Althea Gibson: Breaking Barriers from Court to Course

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Submitted by afulton on Tue, 10/14/2025 - 16:30
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In the left “w” container, a grayscale portrait of Althea Gibson holding a tennis racquet. In the right “m” container, a blue colorized image of a tennis ball.

NWHM Presents! A Free Virtual Talk Celebrating Trailblazer Althea Gibson

After breaking racial barriers as the first African American to win a Grand Slam tennis title, Gibson made history again by becoming the first African American woman to join the LPGA Tour in 1964. This talk explores her early life, the many challenges she faced as well as those who championed her participation, her groundbreaking achievements, and her lasting impact on professional sports.

 

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In the top “w” container, a grayscale portrait of Althea Gibson holding a tennis racquet. In the bottom “m” container, a blue colorized image of a tennis ball.