It has been quite a journey for Serena Williams. Winning, losing, appearing in music videos and her engagement to Reddit co-founder, Alexis Ohanian! However, it hasn’t stopped their, from her blunting racism situations and slamming critics about her body which is her strength that has given her opportunities to be the worlds greatest tennis player she could be.
This is her message:
As we know, women have to break down many barriers on the road to success. One of those barriers is the way we are constantly reminded we are not men, as if it is a flaw. People call me one of the “world’s greatest female athletes.” Do they say LeBron is one of the world’s best male athletes? Is Tiger? Federer? Why not? They are certainly not female. We should never let this go unchallenged. We should always be judged by our achievements, not by our gender.
For everything I’ve achieved in my life, I am profoundly grateful to have experienced the highs and lows that come with success. It is my hope that my story, and yours, will inspire all young women out there to push for greatness and follow their dreams with steadfast resilience. We must continue to dream big, and in doing so, we empower the next generation of women to be just as bold in their pursuits.
So it’s a brave year for us to dream big! Happy 2017 – do make a difference.
