It was obvious that the Williams sisters had answered the same questions over and over again. They knew what to expect.
“Your father’s not here. He said he could not bear to watch.”
“He’s done his job,” Venus repeated patiently.
“How does it feel to be playing against your sister?” “How will your game differ from when you play another opponent?” And variations on the theme.
The girls from Compton had grown into professional tennis champions. Theirs was the only family on earth where winning Wimbledon twice could be seen as a problem. And the only one in which two siblings would face each other at the final.
Like 2003, I felt SO emotional watching them take their places on the court. They both exuded so much confidence and self-assurance. And they played brilliant tennis.
On winning her FIFTH Wimbledon Championship, Venus immediately commended her sister Serena for her excellent game. She also thanked her other sisters for their support.
So what’s next? A Black man in the White House?
As the author of Black Success Stories and Success Strategies for Black People, I am very aware of the power of positive role models, and the psychological effects they can have.
However, at the moment, I am even more interested in the practical effects of a person in a leadership position, such as Senator Barack Obama.
If Obama is elected, what effect will this have on your day-to-day life? I want to hear your views. Join my Obama phone-in on Tuesday 8th July. Click here for details.
See also, Jay-Z's 99 Problems.
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