“At last, at last,” Gibson said, per an excerpt from a 2023 biography of the tennis player ... She began singing, even releasing a jazz record, “Althea Gibson Sings,” through Dot Records ...

On day three of Black History Month, The Post and Courier honors Althea Gibson, the first black player at the French and U.S ...

Before Althea Gibson could play -- much less win ... because she repeated the accomplishments in 1958. The 5-foot-11 right-hander had a strong serve and preferred to play an attacking game.

Leon County and Tallahassee are home to two trailblazing African American tennis legends. While one is a household name – and ...

County commissioners will rename Wahnish Way to Althea Gibson Way at Tuesday's meeting ... Tallahassee in the early 1900's," according to a biography on FindAGrave.com, which says Samuel also ...

Before there was Althea Gibson, there was Lilyan Spencer ... While one is a household name – and deservedly so – the other’s accomplishments have not found the spotlight as often.