Coco Gauff honors her roots and defends the black community
Coco Gauff has always stood out. Not just for her tennis, but for her powerful voice and deep ties to her heritage and now the 21-year-old is using her platform to reflect on her upbringing and speak out on the challenges still faced by the black community.From her breakout moment defeating Venus Williams at just 15 years old to her current world No. 2 ranking, the youngster is continuing to light up the tennis courts around the world.But she also values politics close to her heart, particularly the matters that mean most to her, such as her background and the barriers she had to overcome to make sure she made it to the professional game.In a recent appearance on the Game Changer documentary series, Gauff opened up about her family's legacy in Delray Beach, Florida, and how it shaped her […]