Serena tells the NYT
"If they want to market someone who is white and blond, that’s their choice. I have a lot of partners who are very happy to work with me. I can’t sit here and say I should be higher on the list because I have won more.
I’m happy for her, because she worked hard, too. There is enough at the table for everyone. We have to be thankful, and we also have to be positive about it so the next black person can be No. 1 on that list. Maybe it was not meant to be me. Maybe it’s meant to be the next person to be amazing, and I’m just opening the door. Zina Garrison, Althea Gibson, Arthur Ashe and Venus opened so many doors for me. I’m just opening the next door for the next person."
Racism everywhere....
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Racism would never end cos it is a way of life. Linda take note!
DeleteRacism would never end cos it is a way of life. Linda take note!
DeleteRacism would never end cos it is a way of life. Linda take note!
DeleteI was surprised d day I found out dat Maria was richer dan Serena dats pure racism goin on der cos maria has more endorsement. Forget dis white pple
DeleteRacism is everywhere, that's a known fact
ReplyDelete#it WILL only GET better
#IT must END in PRAISE
In 21st century! I still can't believe some ppl r racists!
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ReplyDeleteRacism will take place when you go to a white man land and want to make it home, no white man can come to a black land and racially abuse you, except for lazy south africa
Deleteis like a girl forcing herself on a guy, she will see anyhow
Don't mind dem white racists . You're a legend whether they like it or not.....love Maria though!
ReplyDeleteRacism will take place when you go to a white man land and want to make it home, no white man can come to a black land and racially abuse you, except for lazy south africa
Deleteis like a girl forcing herself on a guy, she will see anyhow
If this is actually the way it happened! Then it is not good ,lol
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Okay in as much as she's not been weakened by it, it a shame on Forbes....
Don't mind them jare!
ReplyDeleteYou rock!
More wins! More money!
I love her words. Good 4 her.
ReplyDeleteNo mind them my sister,no be say the lady fine pass u,just one lenge lenge bonga fish wey talk. No bleast,no yansh,bone them abegi. U r no 1,make dem deal with that,forbes or not u made for life. Nonsense and ingredient
ReplyDeleteI hope the messed up racists are seeing this.
ReplyDeleteWhat's going thru their minds.
Nice one dear,tell dem bikooo
ReplyDelete...Am gettin dere...
Saw this sometime ago and was surprised. It's a good thing she's talking about it now.
ReplyDeleteGood speech
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ReplyDeleteThat's the spirit girl, don't take certain things personal.
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Haters must be forced to love this lady. She is the best. Forbes is a private company and can rank how they like. Keep Doing your thing Maam.
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ReplyDeleteRosie Said........That's my Gurl Serena!!!!!!!! What a classy answer.
ReplyDeleteWorld No.1,,,clearr road for jaga. Jaga,,i av a crush on this babe,,,forbes knows you are the No.1,,btthey need this attantion jst to sell their market....love u gurl
ReplyDeleteWell no matter what happens serena you are a legend fobes or not fobes you are one amazing woman and we will always love you.
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ReplyDeleteShame
ReplyDeleteWell talk 4rm her, live dam u are already a star
ReplyDeleteSerena, you are simply the BEST! And there is NOTHING they can do about it. And I love you to bits!
ReplyDeleteWin the US open, and shame them
ReplyDeleteDnt mind dem. Dey re jus jealous of the skin color cus no matter how much tanning dey do, it cud neva luk black and shiny and strong.
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How about the entrenched tribalists right here at home...in this very Naija? What is one to do with such undesirable elements in any forward looking community? For all those quick to shout racism this, racism that: Why not remove the log that is lodged in your eyes b/4 attempting to remove the speck from another person's eye? QED@atm
ReplyDeleteTaking it graciously on the chin! That is big of her.
ReplyDeleteIn the words of sponge Bob square pants For shame Forbes,for shame.
ReplyDeleteOk
ReplyDeleteRacism is their cup of tea don't mind them you are the boss
ReplyDeleteBlack and proud, proud of you girl.
ReplyDeleteBlack and proud, proud of you girl.
ReplyDeleteAs it was in the beginning so it is in the Western world but worse off in Nigeria. Nigeria's case being tribalism.
ReplyDeleteRacism is a Bitch, Serena has beaten Sharapova 17 times in a row and still earns half of what Sharapova earns.
ReplyDeleteSerena is a beautiful hardworking legend
ReplyDeleteTruly there's racism in sports. Brands decided to hand Sharapova huge endorsements despite her under achieving just because she fits their picture perfect poster girl of tennis. She's on Forbes list because she earns more than Serena in endorsements. Even the former Russian poster girl, Anna Kournikova earned so much back then despite never winning a grand slam. Big companies are sad because Serena is unbeatable and she has shamed them by winning more slams despite their obvious neglect of handing her huge endorsements other than the pittance they hand over to her.
ReplyDeleteThat picture looks like Venus not Serena.
ReplyDeleteDoesn't change the fact that you are dope at what you do. I am a big fan.
ReplyDeletepeople are saying its racism its totally wrong its only sharapova that is ahead of serena none of the other white tennis players are notably azarenka its all abt the looks and beauty and sharapova is more beautiful and beauty is always what sells with women
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