The Confab -- Sept. 10, 2010
The Root Podcast:"Black Farmers and Venus Williams' Fashion Sense RC10091001-blackfarmers.mp3 This week on The Confab: The delay in paying black farmers, Venus Williams' sartorial choices and more....
View ArticleVenus and Serena: When Will They Compete Again?
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View ArticleVenus Williams Pulls Out of French Open
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View ArticleVenus Williams a Nonfactor at Wimbledon
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View ArticleVenus Ousted in First Wimbledon Round
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View ArticleOn Blacks and Fat: Venus Williams
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View Article16 Black Firsts at the Olympic Games
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View ArticleVenus, Serena Williams Win Women's Doubles
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View ArticleVenus, Serena Williams Reflect on Their Start
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View ArticleDirectors Defend Venus and Serena Doc
Venus and Serena: Directors Defend Its Accuracy The filmmakers told us that the upcoming movie on the Williams sisters is an accurate portrayal of their lives. julie.walkerThe filmmakers told us that...
View ArticleSerena Williams Responds to Sloane Stephens
Serena Williams Says She's a Sloane Stephens Fan jozen.cummingsWilliams says Stephens "can be the best in the world."Who got served?Last week, young up-and-coming tennis star Sloane Stephens came at...
View ArticleIntimate Look at the Williams Sisters
'Venus and Serena' Documentary: Michelle Major Talks Sisters' Relationship With Dad Director explains how Venus and Serena doc explores the way their enigmatic dad shaped their lives....
View ArticleNo One Does Victory Like Serena Williams
Serena Williams Victory Photos: Expressions of Celebration The 2013 French Open champ's post-win jubilation -- whether she just beat a stranger or her sister -- is a sight to behold....
View ArticleSerena Williams Wins 5th US Open
Serena Williams Wins 5th US Open jozen.cummingsThe victory gives her 17 Grand Slam singles titles.In order for No. 1-seeded Serena Williams to take home her fifth U.S. Open title, she had to beat No....
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