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Tag Archives: US Open

Perceived image of the angry black woman: The world vs. Serena

September 17, 2018 by B. Leigh Howard

Over the past week, media sources have cited that Serena Williams was a sore loser after falling to Naomi Osaka in the 2018 U.S. Open. First, she was penalized for allegedly taking tips from her coach on the sideline while playing the game, which is not allowed. She addressed the umpire during the game for …

Personalized youth tennis program breaks barriers for diversity

August 29, 2017 by B. Leigh Howard

The South Street Seaport in New York City took a youthful persona thanks to the United States Tennis Association this weekend. The crowd was completely bombarded with a different view of an area that is normally associated with business professionals and typically fairly quiet except for the occasional sounds of taxis honking in the background or simple …

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