Richard Williams: A life lived on his own terms

By Oscar Wailoo Last August we published an excellent review of Richard Williams’ biography Black And White – The Way I See It by Norman Richmond. That review was the precursor to Williams’ expected visit to Toronto a week later for a book-signing. He did not make it to Toronto; he said he couldn’t at […]

Williams sisters’ dad tells powerful story

Williams sisters’ dad tells powerful story

Williams sisters’ dad tells powerful story By Norman (Otis) Richmond After reading Richard Williams’ new memoir Black and White: The Way I See It, I thought about Black Uhuru’s song, Sponji Reggae. Williams is the “genuine character” that lead singer Michael Rose sang about. If there is one word that captures Williams it is “driven”. Williams is the father of Venus and Serena Williams, two of […]