Will.I.Am (As In Venus) Dominates the Wimbledon...With a little help from Serena!

Our Williams Sisters once again dominated the Wimbledon...with Venus coming out on top...can one EVER get tired of being a winner??
I'll let you know :)

Venus Williams has won seven majors in her career. (AP)

The Wimbledon Cup


older pics from Google Images (below)

Venus beat 'Serena 7-5, 6-4 Saturday for her fifth Wimbledon title and second in a row.' These young ladies are absolutely amazing!
I'm soooo happy these young ladies have come full circle.
From the little white cornrow beads that used to fly all over the courts, to these girls reppin Nike to the fullest with their line of clothing, going to school, hiring stylists, keepin' their noses clean, keepin' their daddy off camera, bouncing back after their older sister Yetunde price was killed, supporting mama Oracene thru that oooglay divorce...whew!

They've overcome much.

If you want to learn about the Williams' Sisters, and other black pro tennis players-nationally AND internationally...PLEASE point your racket towards my girl Sheila's blog at Black Tennis Pros. - I have yet to understand how she can keep track of all the wonderful black tennis players from around the world! Sheila has pics, their blog information, stats, u name it-and it's on her blog!
Thanks Sheila for giving our black pro tennis player the recognition they so richly deserve!!

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Remember This???

LOOK AT 'EM NOW!

Recently, I presented Serena with Y.B.R's first annual Spirit of Perseverance
Award. For those who are not aware of what the Spirit of Perseverance award:


... presented to those who knew they looked a hot mess, and attempted to "fix it." This included morphing into something that only a cat would drag in, only a mother could love, or a blind person could justify. Because of their strong independent nature, our Spirit of Perseverance Award recipients refused the help of a stylist, and blew THOUSANDS of dollars buying several (unflattering) hairstyles, accessories, outfits, shoes, lotion w/out lanolin or shea butter. Not one to give up easily these recipients knew they were almost to their promised land and therefore continued to persevere, adapt, do it and stick-to-it, until heaven shined upon them and they were FINALLY were able to go out in public and not be talked about in tabloids, blogs, friends, family, co-stars, sponsors, fellow-athletes, children, Simon Cowell, etc. This award is given when consistency exists. Because everyone can have a "good day."

The "powers that be" at Y.B.R. (me) have decided to present this award on a need to basis and not yearly.
Having said that..I believe Serena was sooo honored by the award bestowed upon her, that she jumped on her sidekick and told Venus.
Venus, not one to be outdone by babysis, stepped up her game-and it is on point.
Well..I received an "anonymous" text from someone who advised me to keep my eye on Venus.
Intrigued, I did just that.
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Utilizing my checklist-
Hair:check
Ensemble:check
Lotioned appendages: check
Make up: check
Smile: check
Kind Words (esp when not in the mood to be kind): check check
Underwear not visible: check
Paparazzi feet not ran over: check
Not making a fool of self, or community (drunk, high, feuds): negative
reproachful videos (released sex tapes): negative
Length of Observation: 21 days
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At the conclusion of my observation of Venus, it was apparent this chile was just as deserving of the Spirit of Perseverance Award.


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So, with no further ado, for the first time in Y.B.R's 2-month history
The Spirit of Perseverance Award is being given to two people simultaneously-and their sisters!!


CONGRATULATIONS, VENUS &SERENA-YOU'VE COME A LONG WAY, BABIES!!

Somebody tell Golden Brooks, i'm still hopeful that she'll be a recipient soon and very soon!