Struggle & Resistance Achievement & Excellence

September 2002

Serena Williams won the 2002 US Open, defeating her sister Venus in the final, to claim the world number one ranking for the first time in her career. With both Williams sisters ranked in the top two in the world, the moment represented an extraordinary achievement in a sport historically dominated by white players.

Events

September 8, 2002
Serena Williams Wins US Open to Begin World Number One Ranking
Serena Williams won the 2002 US Open, defeating her sister Venus in the final, to claim the world number one ranking for the first time in her career. With both Williams sisters ranked in the top two in the world, the moment represented an extraordinary achievement in a sport historically dominated by white players.
September 13, 2002
Barbershop Released as Cultural Touchstone
The comedy film Barbershop, starring Ice Cube and set in a South Side Chicago barbershop, grossed $75 million on a $12 million budget and sparked a franchise, celebrated for its authentic depiction of Black community space and intergenerational debate.