Photo credit: El Grafico/Wikimedia Commons Althea Gibson was a tennis trailblazer. Now, the Hall of Famer has earned super hero status. Fans can celebrate Gibson’s glorious legacy at next week’s US Open Fan Week. The USTA today announced that the US Open and Marvel will continue their collaboration for a second straight year by spotlighting this year’s US Open … [Read more...] about Althea Gibson and Fantastic Four Join Forces for US Open Breaking Barriers Comic Book
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Hall of Fame Announces Initiatives for Black History Month, Featuring Althea Gibson
The pivotal role black tennis athletes have played in history and culture is a centerpiece of the International Tennis Hall of Fame's celebration of Black History Month. The Newport, Rhode Island-based Hall of Fame is celebrating Black History Month with two new education initiatives that highlight the roles of Black tennis athletes in history and culture. As part of the … [Read more...] about Hall of Fame Announces Initiatives for Black History Month, Featuring Althea Gibson
New York City Honors Althea Gibson Renaming 143rd Street in Her Honor
Althea Gibson's birthday bash left its mark on Manhattan. New York City honored the International Tennis Hall of Fame champion by renaming West 143rd Street in Harlem, where she lived with her family, as "Althea Gibson Way" last week The renaming ceremony was held on the late tennis icon's 95th birthday on August 25th from noon to 2 p.m. at West 143rd Street between … [Read more...] about New York City Honors Althea Gibson Renaming 143rd Street in Her Honor
New York City Renaming West 143rd Street in Althea Gibson’s Honor
Althea Gibson will receive a homecoming celebration on her birthday next month. New York City will honor the International Tennis Hall of Fame champion by renaming West 143rd Street in Harlem, where she lived with her family, as "Althea Gibson Way." The renaming ceremony will be conducted on the late tennis icon's 95th birthday on August 25th from noon to 2 p.m. at West … [Read more...] about New York City Renaming West 143rd Street in Althea Gibson’s Honor
Althea Gibson’s “I Always Wanted To Be Somebody” Autobiography Re-Released
Althea Gibson continues touching lives through tennis. “I Always Wanted To Be Somebody,” the autobiography of tennis legend Althea Gibson, has been re-released by New Chapter Press. Originally published in 1960, the book had fallen out of circulation and was only available for exorbitant prices by book resellers. However, New Chapter Press, a leading publisher of tennis … [Read more...] about Althea Gibson’s “I Always Wanted To Be Somebody” Autobiography Re-Released