Serena Williams Sends<br />Support to ‘Selfless<br />Friend’ Meghan Markle.<br />Serena Williams is speaking out in<br />support of Meghan Markle in the wake<br />of her tell-all interview with Oprah. .<br />During the interview, Markle and Prince Harry revealed the<br />hardships of royal life, which included an incident of racism.<br />In a statement posted to Instagram,<br />Williams called Markle a “selfless friend” who has<br />taught her what it means to be “truly noble.” .<br />Meghan Markle, my selfless friend,<br />lives her life - and leads by example -<br />with empathy and compassion. She<br />teaches me every day what it means<br />to be truly noble. Her words illustrate<br />the pain and cruelty she experienced. , Serena Williams, via Instagram.<br />Williams went on to compare her own<br />experiences as a Black athlete to what<br />Markle has been through.<br />I know first hand the sexism and racism<br />institutions and media use to vilify<br />women and people of color to minimize<br />us, to break us down and demonize us, Serena Williams, via Instagram.<br />She then urged everyone to “decry malicious,<br />unfounded gossip and tabloid journalism,” as<br />both she and Markle have constantly been the target<br />of media criticism due to their gender and race.<br />Williams ended her message to Markle in the<br />post's caption, saying she is “so proud” of her. .<br />I am so proud of you for being so<br />brave. I know it is never easy. You<br />are strong- both you and Harry. I<br />love you. I adore you. Your friend S, Serena Williams, via Instagram
