nordic,
you're right that article was a laugher! here are some excerpts: (and welcome to the board
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"The Williams family has shown time and time again their gracefulness, confidence, and brilliance."
Yeah right, with Daddy Williams, first thing that comes to mind is gracefulness and brilliance!
"....Williams' persevering spirit and ability to show mental toughness in the midst of bad calls, setbacks, and negative commentators."
Yes the whole world is against them poor things!
"Television commentators like Chris Everett, John McEnroe, and Tracy Austin attempt to discredit the impact of Williams' game during each match. Whether they win or lose Venus and Serena are described as "sloppy" "careless" "athletic" or "power-hitters." Words like "smart" "great-thinker" or "sharp" are reserved for other players. These commentators hardly discuss the strategic approaches that may benefit Venus or Serena. The trio's analyses usually consists of strategies benefiting their opponents. Tracy Austin who is known for her disdain for the Williams sisters commented on how the girls need a "real" coach. In reply, their father and coach, Richard Williams said, "I couldn't care what Tracy or anyone says." "When Venus and Serena were winning, there was something wrong. When they're losing, there's something wrong. "Very honestly, it's a disgrace. I think it's a disgrace at how the system is against those two black girls. If they win, everything is wrong; if they lose; it's get rid of the parents. I just work for them. They've always wanted me around."
It can not be denied that there has been a concerted effort by tennis traditionalists to characterize Venus and Serena as villains of the tennis world. But this image is not reflective of the confidence, intelligence, and determination displayed each tournament by the two women. No matter how cliché it sounds, Venus and Serena Williams are champions and have every right to be respected as such."
Pathetic stuff! It's in the Global Black News...so what can you expect.
the most telling part though was.....
"Whenever I see Venus and Serena on the court, I'm always rooting for them to win. Each Grand Slam I find myself sitting or standing in front of my T.V. talking to the screen and screaming at the top of my lungs for another Williams victory. "Come on Serena" or "Come on Venus" are the usual chants. Like other sports fanatics, I root for Venus and Serena because they are the girls next door and I can identify with them. I holler because I want to see them triumph in every way and sometimes believe I have magical powers that can will them toward another career title."
Yeah cause they're black. Hey sista' Is it OK if I do the same when the athlete is white?????
