Venus Williams's father schools white journalist on how to interview a 14-year-old Black girl (1995)

The father was right to step in, the reporter was contaminating a child's dream. Belief in yourself is powerful thing, oppressors will always try to destroy that power.

Venus was destined for greatness, and her father made sure she knew it. This is how you stand up for your children and their dreams. 🙌🏾🎾

This part! 💯

Look how he ate that

Mr. Williams was right to interrupt. She was only 14 years old. For the journalist to question her confidence instead of applauding it, he could cause her to doubt herself.

They love trying us 😂

You gon’ learn me today 😂😂😂😂

Where is this journalist now? Has he ever openly acknowledged that she was right in her confidence? I’m convinced that her father helped get her confidence there, and he wasn’t about to let someone drag her down. Good for him. This is what real parents do.

That cracka was trying to plant the seed of doubt in her mind.