It’s been 21 years since Serena and Venus Williams endured a heartbreaking loss that heavily impacted their lives. Their older sister, Yetunde Price, tragically passed away at just 31 in a fatal shooting in a Los Angeles suburb. Despite the passage of time, the love and memories they hold for Yetunde have only grown stronger. Now, the Williams sisters are transforming their grief into something powerful and meaningful—a tribute through philanthropy.
The younger Williams sister, Serena, took to her Instagram account and shared an inspiring initiative that she, along with Venus, would be engaging in. The sisters have continued to reflect their love for Price time and again highlighting how much she meant to them. And now, with the latest initiative through the Yetunde Price Resource Centre, they aim to reduce inequity, knit society into a safer space, and overcome the stereotypes and challenges that many people have continued to face.
Serena shared two pictures with her sisters on her social media post, which also included Price. Captioning the post, she shared details of her philanthropic activities. “This #GivingTuesday, we invite you to join us in making a meaningful impact for communities across the country. Our philanthropy focuses on helping individuals and communities mitigate the repercussions of inequity,” Williams wrote. Continuing further, she highlighted that the motivation behind the same comes from the inequalities that she and Venus have experienced in their lives.