The New York City neighborhood was the backdrop of Gibson’s coming-of-age journey.
A statue honoring tennis legend Althea Gibson was unveiled at the U.S. Open.
Some victories pivotal to African-American advancement in the 1950s occurred by way of boycotts, marches, and legal arguments. For other accomplishments, we have the tenacity, determination, and superlative talent of American tennis legend Althea Gibson (pictured) to thank. SEE ALSO: Was ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ Postracial? Gibson became the first Black player to win Wimbledon […]
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