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Serena Williams and tennis’ challenge of maintaining her momentum
For 25 years, Williams helped make the sport’s audience and participation more diverse. How does the sport capitalize on them after her retirement?
Sports
With the pressure off, Serena Williams can enjoy being herself
‘I have absolutely nothing to lose,’ she says after upsetting No. 2 Kontaveit
Culture
Basketball has Spike Lee. Who will be the great cinematic auteur of tennis?
Serena and tennis deserve their own ‘He Got Game.’ They don’t have one — yet.
Culture
Serena Williams was always en vogue
The tennis star broke style barriers on and off the court
Culture
Serena Williams broke the mold for being a world-class athlete
Unlike others who defined themselves by the need to win, she already has a full life outside tennis
Culture
Founder of Urban Bush Women fuses modern dance and social justice work
A conversation with Gish Prize winner Jawole Willa Jo Zollar
Culture
In Colombia, a new vice president whose wardrobe sends a message
It’s never just clothing when it’s on a Black body
Culture
Shonda Rhimes’ formula for creating a hunk works every time
Jesse Williams, Regé-Jean Page and Conrad Ricamora are just a few of the men who’ve benefited from a Shondaland endorsement
Culture
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson ushers in new era for Black women on the federal bench
Meet the 47 Black women actively serving as federal judges