![]() Outside of tennis, Williams was as an executive producer on the Oscar-nominated film “King Richard,” a biopic based on her family. She has won Wimbledon seven times as a singles competitor. Williams is regarded as one of the sports greatest athletes of all time. He said Williams is the “quintessential example of Black excellence.” “From her record-breaking wins on the tennis court to her business acumen to her philanthropic endeavors, she has set the bar for athletes everywhere,” said Derrick Johnson, president and CEO of the NAACP. Previous honorees include Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Magic Johnson, Wilma Rudolph and the Harlem Globetrotters. ![]() The award recognizes individuals in sports for high achievement in athletics along with their pursuit of social justice, civil rights and community involvement. The NAACP announced that Williams will receive the Jackie Robinson Sports award during the ceremony, which will air live on BET. LOS ANGELES – Serena Williams will be honored for her tennis achievements, business success and efforts to uplift the community at the NAACP Image Awards.
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