Elaine Welteroth and Serena Williams Launch birthFUND to Support Maternal Health
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Elaine Welteroth is on a mission to safeguard maternal health one birth at a time. This week (which also happens to be Black Maternal Health Week), the mother, journalist, and TV host launched birthFUND, a fund that supports families in the U.S. who can’t afford the out-of-pocket costs of midwifery care. “It all started with […]
Serena Williams Memoir in Works After Tennis Icon Secures Two-Book Deal
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Serena Williams is taking on an exciting new project — her memoir. The AP reports that Williams has secured a two-book deal with the Random House Publishing Group. Her first release from the deal will be an “intimate” memoir that will cover topics like her epic tennis career and her journey from childhood to her […]
Serena Williams Makes History as First Athlete to Receive CFDA Fashion Icon Award
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Serena Williams is being recognized as a trailblazer in athletic fashion! Williams has always pushed the fashion envelope on the court. From skirts to bespoke tennis outfits and Flo-Jo inspired get ups, she has been just as influential in athleisure as she has been in the game of tennis. That love of fashion led the […]
10 Times Serena Williams Made History and Reminded Us She Is the G.O.A.T.
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Serena Williams is an undeniable force. Since her debut as a child, she’s shown time and time again that not only is her talent one in a million, so is her heart. On and off the court, Williams has led with the same intensity, commitment to her craft, and determination that puts her a step […]
Coco Gauff Praises Serena Williams, Says Her ‘Only Regret’ Is Never Playing the Tennis Legend
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Coco Gauff is opening up about the influence tennis great Serena Williams has had on her career. Following her semifinal win at the US Open on September 7, Gauff was asked about Williams’ historic career and how it has inspired her own. “Serena is Serena,” Gauff said in her post-match interview, reports Today. “She’s the […]