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 ...

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 ...

02 A metaphorical lightning strike at Gibson's debut Gibson was 23 years old when she entered the public ... She began singing, even releasing a jazz record, “Althea Gibson Sings,” through ...

"I think it's really important for people to know about Althea Gibson. Not only who she is but ... "I know I'm a white girl, but as a 13-year-old, she totally inspired me, and that can happen ...

"It's inspired me even to do more." Before there was Althea Gibson, there was Lilyan Spencer. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Leon County is home to two trailblazing ...

This was Althea Gibson, the 25-year-old 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 the first ...

Althea Gibson was one of the greatest athletes of ... She watched as a 17-year-old Serena Williams captured the U.S. Open title in 1999, becoming the second living Black Grand Slam Champion ...