Worth Noting: Serena Slam, Misty Copeland Makes History and ESPN Magazine's Body Issue Wins!
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We have quite a number of things on our radar plus a few things that have social media abuzz, from Serena's Slam to ESPN's winning body issue feature.
1. Serena's Slam
Many of us know Serena from her moment of breakthrough to winning titles after titles. Last week, she won her 6th Wimbledon title and 21st Grand Slam. But of course, like many of know, not everyone will be happy with your success and J.K Rowling had to put some 'idiot' in their place after body shaming Serena for being 'built like a man.'
2. J. K Rowling Puts a Troll in Their Place
J. K Rowling who has been a fan of Serena all the way, celebrated Serena's greatness, where she shared
"SerenaSlam# I love her. What an athlete, what a role model, what a woman!" But when a troll decided they had all right to spoil the fun, J.K puts them in their place - because it was simple, she wasn't having it!. BuzzFeed
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3. Venus Williams Inspiring Story - Getting Equal Pay for Women Players at Wimbledon
Until 2007, women champions at the legendary tennis tournament won a smaller cash prize than the men champions, but off court, Venus Williams is advocating for women and has been playing a central role in fighting for equal pay at Wimbledon.
Also, Venus and Serena Williams faced each other in an intense match at this year's Wimbledon tournament, which ended in victory for Serena. - Women in the World
4. Misty Copeland Makes History
Ballerina, Misty Copeland makes history by being named the first African-American female principal at American Ball Theatre in New York recently.
Copeland, 32, joined the company back in April 2001 and was appointed a soloist in August 2007. She has a had a series of accomplishments which includes being the first ballet dancer to appear in an
Under Armour's 'I Will I Want' ad in 2014Misty's story is an inspiration to many, including 12-year-old Sydney Williams, who is breaking colour barriers in her community. - CNN
5. ESPN's Body Issue is Winning
In ESPN The Magazine's 2015 Body Issue, seven (7) inspiring female athletes bared it all and shared their story on tackling their insecurities and embracing their bodies. The feature includes Olympic-qualifying Chantae McMillian, hammer thrower Amanda Bingson and pro golfer Sadena Parks.