Despite many obstacles, Gibson made history as the 1st Black woman to compete at Wimbledon & win a Grand Slam. She remains an ...

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

Allison Feaster, Lindell Bradley, Althea Gibson, William "The Refrigerator" Perry, Dawn Staley, Jasmine Camacho-Quinn off our ...

As such, it’s important to revisit one of the most pioneering figures to grace the U.S. Open's grounds, the trailblazing Althea Gibson. Gibson made history in 1957 as the first Black American to ...

when Gibson was 23 years old, she was permitted to play at the U.S. Nationals, becoming the first black to compete in the tournament. Besides making history like Jackie Robinson, Althea Gibson ...

Through their accomplishments and contributions to tennis, these five former players have paved the way for the success of present day champions on the WTA Tour. Many black players have been ...

Additions to the digital exhibit Breaking Boundaries, podcast episodes and content will highlight the legacies of Arthur Ashe, Althea Gibson and more ...

Never limiting himself to one title, Arthur Ashe was an author, activist, worldwide civil rights advocate, as well as a ...