Serena Williams honored with Jackie Robinson Award at NAACP Image Awards
Tennis Legend Serena Williams was named the Jackie Robinson Sports Award during the 54th annual NAACP Image Awards on Saturday night.
The Jackie Robinson Sports Award is presented to individuals in sports for their high achievement in athletics in addition to their contributions in the pursuit of social justice, civil rights and community involvement, with previous recipients including Steph Curry, LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Wilma Rudolph and Harlem Globetrotters, among others.
Serena was presented the award by actress, producer and activist Kerry Washington.