In December of 2021, Kimberly and I were discussing our shared dream of wanting to own and design hotels over coffee. Before taking a sip of my drink, she referenced an Instagram video I posted of me playing tennis on vacation. "I didn't know you play play?! We should start a Black girls tennis club!" Kimberly said. I was so excited thinking about how if felt being the only black girl on the tennis court most of my life. Also, I'm not gonna lie, thinking about how fire the merch would be got me hype too!

From that day on we went through 5 different logos, numerous video calls and meetings, several different color palettes, paperwork and became an official 501c3 in March 22'. All of this proved to be worth it after our first successful clinic in April 22'! Now, we are growing our membership, team and locations. With your help, we know this organization will introduce so many Black women and girls to a life-long sport we love!

-Virginia Thornton