MIKE FREEMAN
Serena Williams
Opinion: Serena Williams, on optimism about race relations, 'Is that a trick question?'
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Serena Williams is on a Zoom call, and she's funny, smart and honest. The topic is about race, and it's serious, but there's also a moment where Williams finds time to laugh.
Towards the end of the conversation, I asked if she felt optimistic about the future of race relations in America. Her response was almost immediate.