Althea Gibson: Breaking Barriers in Tennis & Golf | Black History You Should Know #shorts

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Meet Althea Gibson — the unstoppable trailblazer who changed sports history.
Althea Gibson was the first African American to win a Grand Slam tennis title, claiming victory at the French Open in 1956. She went on to win Wimbledon and the U.S. Open, smashing racial barriers in international tennis. But her legacy didn’t stop there — she also made history in the 1960s as the first Black woman to join the LPGA, making her a pioneer in both tennis and golf.

🏆 In this Global Timeline TV episode, discover:
Althea Gibson’s journey from Harlem to the global stage
Her historic Grand Slam victories
Her impact on both tennis and golf
How she paved the way for generations of Black athletes

💡 Her courage, talent, and perseverance earned her places in both the International Tennis Hall of Fame and the International Women’s Sports Hall of Fame.
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Did you know that Althia Neil Gibson was a trailblazing American tennis player and professional golfer? She was one of the first black athletes to break the color barrier in international tennis. In 1956, she made history by becoming the first African-Amean to win a grand slam event, the French Open. Her groundbreaking achievements earned her a place in the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1971 and the International Women’s Sports Hall of Fame in 1980. In the early 1960s, she continued making history as the first black player to compete on the Ladies Professional Golf Association tour.