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Day 27 of Black History Month challenge: One black history post everyday for the entire month. . . Williams’ achievements reach beyond the tennis court. In 2004, she launched a custom-designed Nike apparel line, as well as her own clothing line, Aneres. Committed to philanthropic work, Williams is involved with numerous charitable organizations, such as The Owl Foundation, an organization that funds programs addressing learning problems for individuals who experience academic failure. In 2008, she helped fund the construction of the Serena Williams Secondary School in Matooni, Kenya and her Foundation also provides scholarships in the United States. Williams has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador with a focus on education and has donated significant resources to nonprofits addressing gun violence. In 2016, she went further, joining with her sister Venus to found the Yetunde Price Resource Center. It honors the memory of their sister, who was tragically killed in a 2003 shooting. The Center aims to aid those affected by community violence. . . The numerous accolades Williams has received include: the President’s Award, received with her sister Venus at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s (NAACP) 34th Annual Image Awards in 2003; the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year Award in 2003; the Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Awards (ESPY) “Best Female Athlete of the Year in 2003 and 2013; as well as the ESPY “Best Female Tennis Player of the Year” in 2003, 2004 and 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2017. . . #tennis #blacktennis #blacktennisplayers #serenawilliams #venuswilliams #venussister #tennisgirl #tennis🎾 #womeninsports #blackgirlmagic #blackgirlsrock (at Lansing, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9Fv8iMALbP/?igshid=1svqds7skx851