Serena Williams to be inducted into National Women’s Hall of Fame

Serena Williams is being recognized for her work on and off the tennis court.

The National Women’s Hall of Fame announced Williams this week as a member of the Hall of Fame’s 2024 class.

“Serena Williams is a highly regarded tennis champion, entrepreneur, investor, fashion designer and executive producer,” the organization said.

Williams will join more than 300 other women in the Hall of Fame, which honors “outstanding American women.”

Other women inducted include Maya Angelou, Julia Child, Amelia Earhart and Aretha Franklin.

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In addition to Williams’ achievements in tennis, which include 23 Grand Slam titles, the organization also praised the 42-year-old for helping women in the business world.

“Serena founded Serena Ventures in 2017 to focus on investing in women and founders of color and has since built a portfolio of more than 20 early-stage companies,” the nonprofit said.

The induction ceremony will be held in March. The ceremony will be televised nationally for the first time.

“The 2024 inductees include scientists, activists, performers and athletes who are today’s changemakers and an inspiration to the women of tomorrow,” Hall of Fame CEO Jennifer Gabriel said in a statement .”

In addition to Williams, other 2024 inductees include educator Peggy McIntosh and civil rights icon Ruby Bridges, the first inductee in 1960 Black children integrating at an all-white elementary school in New Orleans.

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