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Serena Williams’s Final Run

Sep 12, 2022
Wesley Morris, a Pulitzer Prize-winning culture critic for The New York Times, dives into the impactful legacy of Serena Williams as she retires from tennis. He reflects on her transformative role in redefining the sport, particularly regarding race and representation. Morris highlights the emotional moments of Serena's final U.S. Open, her defiance of traditional norms through style, and the barriers she broke alongside sister Venus. Their journey not only changed tennis but also resonated deeply within the Black community, marking a cultural shift.
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