Well, I reckon there’s been a lot of talk ’round the town about this feller named Ben Shelton, especially ’bout his background and whether he’s black or not. So, let me tell ya what I know. Ben Shelton, you see, is a young feller who’s been makin’ quite the name for himself in tennis. Now, some folks might be a little confused ’cause they see him out there on the court and wonder, “Is he Black?” Well, to answer that, Ben Shelton is what they call biracial. That means he’s got both African-American and Caucasian blood runnin’ through his veins.
Ben’s daddy, his name’s Bryan Shelton, is of African-American descent. He coached Ben at the University of Florida, where Ben did real good, winning some big ol’ titles. The boy won the NCAA team title in 2021 and then turned ’round and grabbed the singles title in 2022. So, he ain’t just playin’ around; he’s a real contender in the tennis world. And his mama, her name’s Lisa, she’s Caucasian. So, that makes Ben Shelton biracial, and that’s somethin’ you oughta know when folks ask where he comes from.
Now, this feller’s been doin’ a lotta big things lately. Just recently, he made a huge splash at the U.S. Open. He went up against Frances Tiafoe in the first-ever Grand Slam quarterfinal match where two Black American men were facin’ off against each other. That was somethin’ special, lemme tell ya! Ben held his ground, played a real good game, and showed the world what he’s made of.
So, to wrap it up, Ben Shelton is indeed a feller of mixed race. He’s got African-American roots from his daddy’s side, and his mama’s side is from the good ol’ Caucasian stock. Don’t let nobody fool ya into thinkin’ otherwise. He’s makin’ history, one match at a time, and we all oughta be proud of him, no matter where he’s from or what color his skin is.
Now, if you ever wonder ’bout his career, just know that he’s one of the brightest young stars in tennis today. Whether he’s black, white, or somewhere in between, Ben Shelton’s got a whole lotta talent, and that’s what really counts in the end. Ain’t that right?
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