Althea Gibson: First Black Tennis Champion – Fast Facts | History
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 […]