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Sat, 09.11.1999

A Second Black Woman Wins the US Open Tennis Title

On this date in 1999, Serena Williams became the first Black woman to win the USA Open since Althea Gibson won it in 1958.

In 2013, she won her fifth USA Open title!

To become a Professional Athlete

Reference:

NewsOne.com

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I want to die while you love me, While yet you hold me fair, While laughter lies upon my lips And lights are in my hair. I want to die... I WANT TO DIE WHILE YOU LOVE ME by Georgia Douglas Johnson.
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