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  • Billie Jean King

    Billie Jean King

    By: Cece Hymes

    Billie Jean King is a former world tennis player. She won 39 major titles. Did you know that Billie Jean King  won the Battles of the Sexes tennis match against the 55 year old Bobby Riggs?  Billie also is the founder of the Women’s Sports Foundation.

    Billie Jean King inspired so many people she also has an action figure to share with the world. She is doing so much to inspire others. She has a library that she teamed up with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation and Dodgers.

    Here is two of her quotes that stood out to me:

    “After attending the T20 World Cup & watching the Aussies win in front of a crowd of 86,000,. It’s no surprise they are so beloved. When women’s sports are given media attention, sponsors, & marketing they deserve, they thrive.

    “Don’t let anyone define you. You define yourself.

    We definitely have to give her roses today. She is a sports icon and inspiration to the world.

    What are some of your greatest moments of Billie Jean King?Make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl. 

  • Crusoe Gongbay

    Hey,

    Did you miss the article we did on @crusoegb
    As he talks about being a professional athlete and his journey.

    Make sure to check it out https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/wib_april_2022-final_7

    Keep up with all our latest interviews, articles and events. We have so many different talent all over the world.

    https://linktr.ee/Whereitbegins

    Thanks and enjoy your day

  • Serena & Venus Williams

    Serena & Venus Williams

    By: Cece Hymes

    The Williams sisters are two professional American tennis players. They have won plenty of awards and are definitely one of my favorite sport icons. Together they are a great team and can defeat anything that comes their way.

    I love that they support each other as sisters but not just that as women. Their father was their coach that inspired them to be the best they can be. It’s great to have that support system within the family. I like it when they team up for doubles and play tennis together.

    Got to give these women their roses today. Definitely love the sister love and being each other’s number one fan. Teamwork makes the dream work. Family that sticks together.

    Let’s see what 2023 will bring. What is something you love about Serena & Venus? What is a moment you would like to share about them? Make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl. 

  • Kobe Bryant (Great Memories)

     Kobe Bryant

    By: Cece Hymes

    Kobe Bryant, also known as the “Black Mamba, was a professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA. Kobe played for the Lakers his entire career, winning five NBA championships and being named finals MVP in two of them. Kobe is and will always be a basketball legend. He was the ultimate girl dad.

    Kobe won a lot of Awards being an MVP in basketball. He had a foundation and did a lot for the youth. He wrote poetry and he also wrote a book. Did you know that Kobe is the only player to have two jersey numbers retired by an NBA Franchise?

    It’s been 3 years since Kobe and his daughter Gianna gained their wings. It was very sad. He inspired so many people all around the world. It was a tragic accident and we definitely want to keep our prayers up for his family.  Here are some of my favorite quotes of Kobe:

     

    ·         “Dedication makes dreams come true”

    ·         “Once you know what failure feels like, determination chases success”

    ·         “The most important thing is you must put everybody on notice that you’re here and you are real”

    ·         “No matter how difficult the challenge is, always stay positive and believe in yourself

    If you are ever in California, there is a bronze statue of Kobe and daughter Gianna. Make sure to check it out if you get a chance. Kobe left a big impact on the world. He was the goat in basketball and glad we have so many memories to remember him by. If you are someone who loves basketball, get his books and check him out, he worked very hard to get to where he was. Check out this poem by him.

    What was one of your most memorable moments of Kobe? Have you checked on any of his books? What did you think? Make sure to follow me @Cece.atl. Again prayers to all the families and friends that lost their loved ones. Stay strong and take it day by day. Remember the happy moments you’ve had with them.

     

     

  • Pele (Great Memories)

    Pele

    By: Cece Hymes

    Pele was a Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward. I had to do a little research on Pele. I didn’t know much about him but once I researched him I was very interested. When he was 16, he had a dream to play for the Brazilian National team. His dream came true. Pele charmed everyone with his brilliance in sport, stopped a war, performed social work around the world. He was one of the greatest players of all time and labelled “The Greatest” By FIFA.

    Did you know Pele was included in the “Time” list of the 100 most important people in the 20th Century? Pele had a statue made in Rio de Janeiro. Pele was the minister in sport and inspired people all over the world. Pele had several autobiographies, starred in documentary films, and composed musical pieces. Here was some of the films to check out:

     

    ·         Pele

    ·         Hotshot

    ·         Victory

    Check those out and tell me what you think? Also, what was your most memorable moment with Pele? Here are some of my favorite quotes by him:

    ·         “Success is no accident”

    ·         “The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning”

    ·         “Everything is Practice”

    ·         “The Ambition should always be to play an elegant game”

    Here are 3 most interesting fact about Pele:

    ·         Pele was born as Esdon Arantes do Nascimento in Brazil

    ·         Pele was signed by Santos when he was 15

    ·         At 17, Pele became the youngest-ever winner of a World Cup

    Check him out. So many Great Memories he left all over the world. Also make sure to follow me @Cece.Atl 

  • Santia Deck

    Interview with Santia Deck

    By: Where It Begins

    Q. Tell us who you are and where you’re from.

    A. Hello I am Santia, aka track baby, aka Queen of Abs. I am a professional women football player & owner of Tronus, a shoe company.

    Q. What made you want to become an athlete?

    A. Honestly, I feel I was just born to be an athlete. I was always an athletic. I started off with tennis when I was four years old, a lot of people didn’t know I played tennis. Then I started with basketball then track, now I play professional football.

    Q. Are you an ambassador for Fashion Nova?

    A. I used to be, but right now I just wear it because I like the clothes and they fit well. They have a lot of different clothes for everyone.

    To see full article go to https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/wib_magz_november_2020-_final_

  • Dawn Harper- Nelson

    Interview with Dawn Harper Nelson

    By: Where It Begins

    Q. Tell us who you are and where you’re from.

    A. I am Dawn Harper-Nelson, an Olympic gold and silver medalist. I am a wife and a mom and I am also from East St. Louis.

    Q. What made you want to compete in the Olympics?

    A. Well, I started running track and became passionate about it early in life. Then I really started competing once I reached UCLA. I met my role Joyner Kersey, when I was about 13 and she gave me some encouraging words. I had the talent and I worked hard at it and I took off from there.

    Q. How was the experience training for the Olympics in Japan?

    A. It was mind blowing! I actually competed in two other Olympics, Beijing and London. It was just the thought of meeting people with different cultures all over the globe, and to be amongst the best of the best from each country. 

    To see full article go to https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/wib_magz_november_2020-_final_

  • Deshaune Green

    Interview with Deshaune Green

    By: Where It Begins

    Q. Tell us who you are and where you’re from.

    A. My name is Deshaune Green & I am from Portsmouth, VA.

    Q. Who is your sports hero?

    A. My favorite sports hero is Lebron James because of what he stands for. His great philanthropy efforts to help others and being a great father is what motivates me to do the same thing. He is a true champion on and off the court. I respect that a lot.

    Q. What or Who inspired you to want to play basketball?

    A. My grandmother and older cousin that I grew up with inspired me to play basketball. When my grandmother died in 2007, is what kept me motivated to pursue basketball at the next level.

    To see full article go to https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/wib_magz_november_2020-_final_

  • Jeremy Mincey

    Interview with Jeremy Mincey

    By: Where It Begins

    Q. Tell everyone who you are and what you do?

    A. I’m from Statesboro Georgia Originally but I was in Jacksonville Florida the last 15 years of my life.

    Q. How did you get into playing football?

    A. A bet with my cousin Amos. I originally thought football was stupid until I came out my junior year of high school.

    Q. Can you tell us what are some of your most favorite accomplishments?

    A. Winning the State Championship, National Championship, playing in the Super Bowl, Dallas Cowboys defensive MVP 2014 and Dropping a Classic record with the Legendary Scarface as an artist. It’s only up from here. 

    To see full article go to https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/wib_magz_november_2020-_final_

  • Jack Tocho

    Interview with Jack Tocho

    By: Where It Begins

    Q. Tell everyone who you are and what you do?

    A. My name is Jack Tocho. Born in Gastonia NC, raised in Charlotte NC

    Q. What made you want to play football?

    A. My dad was an avid football watcher & I wanted to do something that made him as excited as he was while watching football.

    Q. Who is your favorite sports hero?

    A. Michael Jordan. He was born in North Carolina, and he changed the whole definition of what it means to be a professional athlete.

    To see full article go to https://issuu.com/cecewibnet/docs/wib_magz_november_2020-_final_