It’s a day where those with intellectual disabilities can forget about their disability, show off their athletic skills and ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Raise A Racquet Against Domestic Violence tennis tournament has raised $20,000 for its fourth ...

County commissioners will rename Wahnish Way to Althea Gibson Way at Tuesdays meeting in honor of the Florida A&M alumna and ...

This was Althea Gibson, the 25-year-old from New York who had broken tennis’ color barrier in 1950 by becoming the first black player to enter the U.S. Nationals, and who would go on to become ...

Before Althea Gibson could play -- much less win -- major tennis tournaments, another opponent had to be defeated. But Gibson had less control against this foe, which went by the name segregation.

On Monday, Day 1 at the US Open and Women's Equality Day, a statue of Althea Gibson was unveiled in Flushing Meadows. Placed just outside Arthur Ashe stadium, the sculpture—created by Eric ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Althea Gibson left through back doors to open the front door of opportunity for Black players, not just in tennis but far beyond. Gibson’s life began in the tiny town of ...

The first African American to win the Wimbledon Singles Title moved to Wilmington in 1946: Althea Gibson. Gibson started training at the home of Dr. Hubert A. Eaton and graduated from Williston High ...

The Arizona Republic's photo archives highlight some of the biggest moments of 1950, including growth and historical buildings.

Rudy Hubbard was the head coach of FAMU’s football program from 1974 to 1985. He led the Rattlers to the first-ever NCAA ...