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Venus Williams Signed A Reported $12M Reebok Deal When She Was Only 15 Years Old

When Venus Williams was just 15 years old, the tennis player reportedly signed a $12 million Reebok deal at the time.

Aug 29, 2023

Tennis Icon Venus Williams Reveals Her Biggest Hurdle As An Entrepreneur

In an interview with AfroTech, Venus Williams recalled her journey of gaining respect after venturing into business.

Oct 31, 2022

Venus Williams' Support System Helped Her Cope With Sjogren’s Syndrome — Now, She Hopes To Help Others Have Support With BetterHelp

For the second consecutive year, Venus Williams has teamed up with BetterHelp to giveaway $3 million for free therapy.

Oct 10, 2022

Serena Williams And Kevin Durant Invest In Happy Viking, Venus Williams' Plant-Based Superfood Nutrition Company

Venus WIlliams has raised $2M for plant based company Happy Viking, in a round led by star athletes Serena Williams, Kevin Durant, and more.

Aug 17, 2022

Venus Williams Talks Closing The Gender Pay Gap — 'I Want It To Happen In Time For My Niece'

Venus Williams takes on the gender pay gap. To do so, Venus William's company EleVen, is spearheading the #PrivilegeTax movement.

Mar 15, 2022

'Even I Am Overlooked' — Serena Williams Blasts The NYTimes For Using A Photo Of Venus In A Story About Her

Serena Williams recently announced the Serena Ventures inaugural fund. Unfortunately, her success was overshadowed by the NT Times' ignorance.

Venus Williams Tapped As The Global Brand Ambassador For Lacoste

Venus Williams becomes global ambassador for lifestyle brand Lacoste and will also support brands foundation.

Mar 1, 2022

These Are The Top-Paid Black Female Athletes In 2022

Forbes just released its list of top-paid athletes. These are the top-paid Black female athletes that made that list. Is your fave on here?

Naomi Osaka Tops The Forbes List Of Highest-Paid Female Athletes — Again

Naomi Osaka has once again made the Forbes list of top-paid women athletes, and that's thanks to her earnings both on and off the court.

How 'King Richard' Laid The Foundation Of Generational Wealth For A Family Of Queens

Venus and Serena Williams kept their success "all in the family." Here's how their sisters were instrumental in their success.

Tennis Star Venus Williams To Give Away $2M In Free Online Therapy Through Joint Initiative

Venus Williams understands that with great power comes great responsibility. She's teamed up with BetterHelp to destigmatize mental health.

Tennis Icon Venus Williams Joins Blue Shield Of California To Advocate For Women's Health Issues

Blue Shield of California announced that tennis champion Venus Williams has partnered with them to address healthcare bias in a new campaign.

Sep 20, 2021

Calm App Pays Fines For Tennis Players Needing A Mental Health Break Thanks To Naomi Osaka

The meditation app, Calm will pay for fines for any tennis player who opts out of Grand Slam press conferences in support of Naomi Osaka.

Jun 4, 2021

Venus Williams' New Sunscreen Line Caters to Women of Color

Venus Williams’ talents extend far beyond the tennis court. Not only is she revered as a tennis legend, but she is also the go-to expert for skincare tips among her family and friends. Honing in on her knack for beauty tips, Williams recently announced the launch of her new mineral-based sunscreen collection. Williams’ clothing brand, EleVen, teamed up with beauty brand Credo to release the sunscreen collection which consists of the On-The-Defense Sunscreen SPF 30 , a semi-matte mineral sunscreen, and the Unrivaled Sun Serum SPF 30 , a product for daily use. “Credo is the leader in clean beauty. It really was just the perfect partner for EleVen to launch a clean mineral sunscreen,” Williams told Allure . Now that Williams is older, she makes her skincare a priority, especially with her career. “When I was younger, I was wild and too free, and I took it for granted that I had great skin,” Williams told Allure. “But that is not the case now. I am covered from head to toe when I’m...

May 26, 2020