"Think of all the girls who could become top athletes but quit sports because they're afraid of having too many defined muscles and being made fun of or called unattractive."

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Source: Serena Williams: How Black Women Can Close the Pay Gap. fortune.com. July 31, 2017.

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Serena Williams

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Serena Williams is a professional tennis player known for her powerful game and advocacy for gender equality in sports.

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