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Meghan Markle’s friend Serena Williams’ heartbreaking message about inequality
The protests come after George Floyd, a Black American citizen, died at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer. Some of his last words, “I can’t breathe” became the driving force of the demonstrations that have extended past the state and the country’s borders.In July 2019, fellow tennis player Billie Jean King said Ms Williams should focus on tennis and stop acting like a celebrity and fighting for equality.Ms Williams responded: “Well, the day I stop fighting for equality and for people that look like you and me, will be the day I’m in my grave.”Social media-focused news outlet Now This shared the video to their Twitter, contributing to its popularisation.The post was accompanied by the caption: “Serena Williams has a message for those