Renowned tennis player Serena Williams will be inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame in 2024.
Williams has left her mark on history and will be honored at a ceremony in New York during Women’s Month in May 2024.
According to NBC News, the show will air in prime time nationwide for the first time in the network’s history.
Serena Williams wins beyond tennis
Williams, who retired in 2022, is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
During her career, she won 23 Grand Slam titles, revolutionized women’s tennis with her powerful style of play, and left an unforgettable legacy in the sports world.
But Williams didn’t just leave her mark on the tennis court. She is also known for her work as a businesswoman and her activism on social justice issues. Additionally, she is the mother of two daughters, Olympia and Adira, and manages her own fashion line.
10 Outstanding Women in the Hall of Fame
In addition to Williams, nine other women will be recognized and join the 2024 National Women’s Hall of Fame class.
They include Ruby Bridges, Peggy McIntosh, Kimberlé Crenshaw, Judith Plaskow, Loretta Ross, Allucquére Rosanne “Sandy” Stone, Dr. Patricia Bath, Anna Weise Dr. Anna Wessels Williams and Elouise Pepion Cobell.
These women have made a significant impact in areas ranging from feminist theology to reproductive rights and racial justice.
The National Women’s Hall of Fame class of 2024 is a reminder that women have the power and potential to bring meaningful change to the world.
The pioneering contributions and achievements of these women set inspiring examples for future generations.
