During a 1970 interview at the Hall of Fame, Althea Gibson spoke about using her platform to pave the way for future generations in tennis. With her boldness, she changed the game forever. #BlackHistoryMonth 🔗: https://bit.ly/3kBvhMB | International Tennis Hall of Fame
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#BlackHistoryMonth Spotlight: Althea Gibson As we kick off our celebration of African-Americans' influence on tennis, we focus on Althea Gibson, the first African-American to compete in the U.S. National Championships. Read more: http://ms.spr.ly/6189T8ei9 #USTAEmbraceAll | United States Tennis Association - USTA (Official)
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Althea Gibson's legacy will be forever remembered at the US Open Tennis Championships after the #USTA announced that she will be immortalized with a statue on the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Read More: http://ms.spr.ly/6181r0uLF #USTAEmbraceAll #BlackHistoryMonth | United States Tennis Association - USTA (Official)
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With courage and strength, Althea Gibson broke the color barrier 75 years ago, paving the way for the future of Black tennis players. | United States Tennis Association - USTA (Official)
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With Wimbeldon starting today, have a listen to this post-match interview from 1957. Althea Gibson had just made sporting history, becoming the first black tennis player to win the tournament, beating fellow American Darlene Hard in the Woman's Singles Championship. #Wimbledon #Tennis #1950s #AltheaGibson #DarleneHard #BBCArchive | BBC Archive
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