Coco Gauff‘s US Open victory last year wasn’t just an achievement on the court for her. While the tennis star broke several stereotypes ahead of her journey, she emerged as one of the new faces of the Gen Z generation. Using her position to spread positivity, the rising has been performing activities that resonate with the true essence of Black History Month.

Recently, Coco Gauff talked about the differences that she feels exist in the previous generations and the current ones in terms of rising up as a black woman. As the tennis star gave out her perspective, it presented a completely fresh image that the Gen Zs have adapted.

Coco Gauff narrates the differences between generations on growing up as a black woman

US Open champion Coco Gauff recently highlighted the fresh experience of growing up as a Gen Z black woman compared to her parent’s generation. The 19-year-old shed light on the pivotal impact that social media has been creating on the awareness of racial disparities. She mentioned, “I think it’s very different because with the rise of social media, it’s very hard to turn a blind eye into the differences we have.”

Detailing the impact of social media on the current generation, Gauff shared how the current generation is moving towards celebrating diversity. She added, “I feel like we’re not the generation that’s gonna be colorblind or pretend that racist doesn’t exist.”

Along with talking about the differences, the rising WTA star also reflected on the progress made by her parents’ generation in laying the base for legal equality. “They were like the first generation to grow with complete legal equality and I think my generation is now more so just really uplifting and embracing the changes in peoples cultures and you know when I go on social media and I see like just different food things,” she explained, sharing a positive perspective on the matter.

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As the tennis star shared her perspective on the changes that the current generation has adapted to, she not only gave an update on the current scenario but also explained how the current generation celebrates diversity rather than running towards racism.

Continuing her amazing journey of being a point of inspiration for the young generation, the tennis star is establishing herself as the new bearer of the change flag.