'I won't be silent': Serena Williams pens personal Black Lives Matter essay revealing her fears of police violence against her young nephew

Serena Williams has become the latest athlete to speak out about racial tensions following the deaths of black men at the hands of police.

In a Facebook post, the 22-time Grand Slam winner vowed not to be silent on social injustice in the wake of protests against the slayings around the country.

She joined the debate on police violence after admitting she was scared at the sight of a police officer while her 18-year-old nephew was driving her to meetings.





The tennis superstar's comments come after NBA legend LeBron James revealed he is 'scared' at the thought of his sons being pulled over by police.