#blackhistorymonth #bhm #Tennis The story of Althea Gibson changed the world of tennis as we know it today. Althea is considered legendary paving the way for women in tennis. When discussing tennis legends she was no stranger to bringing home tournament wins including being the 1st Black Athlete to compete at Wimbledon Join us as […]
Althea Gibson was a trailblazer in the enormously segregated sport of tennis. Find out more about her achievements and influence in this video. Explore the life of Althea Gibson: http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/althea-gibson Listen to live coverage of Gibson’s ’57 Wimbledon victory: http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/althea-gibson/speeches/gibson-wins-us-championship This Day in History: July 6, 1957: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/althea-gibson-is-first-african-american-to-win-wimbledon Learn more about the accomplishments of black […]
Did you know that sports icon Althea Gibson was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha? Gibson pledged the Beta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Althea Gibson was a tennis star who became the first African American to win a Grand Slam title. She is often compared to Jackie Robinson due to the […]