This story was originally reported by Mariel Padilla of The 19th. Meet Mariel and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy. Serena Williams Broke Barriers for Black Girls in Tennis. Her Return Could Do the Same for Mothers. When Serena Williams stepped away from tennis in 2022, she refused to use the word retirement. Instead, […]
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Black Women Have Always Belonged: A New Declaration for America’s 250th Anniversary
What would a Declaration of Independence rooted in belonging look like? This story was originally reported by Errin Haines of The 19th. In the lead-up to our country’s 250th anniversary, Errin Haines is writing a series of columns to contemplate the complicated expansion of our democracy. Subscribe to The Amendment newsletter. It is not lost on me as […]