Women’s History Month: Jasmine Henderson’s Impact on Tennis in North Texas

DALLAS, Texas — As Women’s History Month shines a spotlight on the impact of women leaders, Jasmine Henderson initiates making her mark in Texas tennis — not just as an organizer, but as a community builder.

Henderson, co-founder of DFW Black Tennis, has helped create a growing space where culture, competition and community intersect on the court. What began as an effort to bring people together has grown into an organization now recognized across the state.

In 2026, the group was named the USTA Texas Small CTA of the Year by USTA Texas, an honor Henderson described as both surreal and deeply meaningful.

“It’s a complete honor,” she said. “To know that our name is now in the history books — we worked extremely hard to get to this point. The leadership team and I have been very consistent about putting on quality events, and to be recognized for that is exciting.”

Henderson founded DFW Black Tennis with a clear mission: to create a welcoming environment for players who have not always felt represented in the sport.

“I created this community as a safe space for Black and Brown communities to come together for culture, community and competition,” she said.

That mission was on full display during a recent community event celebrating Black History Month at Kiest Tennis Center, where Henderson and DFW Black Tennis brought together families and Black-owned businesses for a day that blended tennis with culture and community.

Local vendors, music and on-court drills created an atmosphere Henderson says reflects the organizations focus on connection and inclusion.

“Everybody was dancing, laughing and playing,” she said. “You could see people just enjoying themselves — enjoying the game, but also enjoying the community.”

That sense of belonging is central to Henderson’s work, especially when it comes to diversity in tennis

“Tennis is for everybody,” she said. “When people show up to tennis centers or organizations like USTA, it should feel like a welcoming environment for anyone.”