It is not fair to claim Madison Keys as black (or white). She does not self identify with either. Claiming her race for her feels like a form of appropriation.

Thank you for making the correction to the article from 3 black women to 2. It’a very important. Madison Keys’ self identification is important. I have total respect for the writer and editors for making the change.

Madison Keys IS NOT BLACK! Why are people saying she is black? Her mother is white and her father is black. She is mixed race and she herself has said this: