Shaq O'neal is a far cry from Bill Russell....but both are still blazing trials. It is difficult to compare two different eras. The Williams sisters are fashion designers, as well as tennis players. As a result they are constantly trying new styles. Both women are intelligient, beautiful, and sexy! Outside of their dating choices, I don't think they do anything to disgrace the race. I certainly don't think the tolerance expressed by the members on this post is an example of a societal problem within our race. Indeed I view your saying that brother James as the "pot calling the kettle black", as many would view your opinion on fidelity within a relationship as an example of a societal problem within our race. Unless Serena starts posing new for Playboy, or startings tongue kissing other women, constantly bragging about her drug use, sex partners, and getting arrested for gun violations (like some of our beloved musicians, and actors)....I don't have a problem with her behavior.