Serena Williams’ former coach Rennae Stubbs issued a warning to the LGBTQ+ community after reports emerged that Proud Boys and Patriot Nation are planning to carry out attacks during pride month celebrations. The two extremist groups have gained notoriety for their violent and hateful actions. As the Pride month approaches, the Proud Boys have ramped up their anti-LGBTQ+ efforts, while the Patriot Front is expected to increase their presence at Pride events.
Proud Boys and The Patriot Front
The Proud Boys is a male-only organization, which espouses far-right neo-fascist beliefs and has been involved in numerous acts of political violence. The Patriot Front, on the other hand, is a white nationalist and neo-fascist hate group that seeks to promote its agenda through intimidation and propaganda. The two groups intend to disrupt the nationwide Pride celebrations, with the aim of impeding progress towards tolerance and inclusion.
Rennae Stubbs’ Warning
Rennae Stubbs proudly identifies herself as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. She made headlines in 2006 when she publicly came out and revealed her relationship with her former doubles partner, Lisa Raymond. On Thursday, May 25, Stubbs took to social media to issue a warning to members of the LGBTQ+ community, requesting everyone attending pride month celebrations to stay safe and vigilant. She captioned her Instagram story, “Stay safe family!”
Stubbs’ Criticism of Tennis Channel’s Coverage
Rennae Stubbs recently expressed her dissatisfaction with the Tennis Channel’s programming decisions, criticizing the channel for prioritizing airtime for discussions about pickleball, instead of focusing on tennis. The increasing popularity of pickleball, especially in the United States, has been a source of conflict among tennis fans and journalists. Many have raised concerns about the possibility of this emerging racket sport displacing tennis.
In conclusion, the LGBTQ+ community should heed Rennae Stubbs’ warning and remain vigilant during the upcoming Pride month celebrations. It’s essential to prioritize safety and stand together against hate and violence.
