“A lot of women, Black women specifically, have this weight of perfectionism, but when you see all of you on the court, it kind of gets rid of that mask, and the more you get comfortable on the court, the more you can show up authentically on a court where nobody looks like you,” Thornton says.
“It’s a way to let loose authentically.”
THE VENUE
Black Girls Tennis Club offers separate programming for adults and children, but they center around a common theme: tennis, of course, but also leaning into personal growth off court.
Women partake in “mindful play,” an integration of yoga into practice, and cardio tennis, as well as regular tennis practices. Off court, they attend networking events and community involvement opportunities, such as the WTA Finals Watch Party in New York City.
