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In 1956, she became tennis's first Black Grand Slam champion. She started with a wooden paddle. #AltheaGibson #BlackHistory

More Than An Athlete! Singer & Actress: Althea Gibson - Pro Tennis Player & Golfer #Altheagibson #altheagibsonsinger #altheagibsonactress

On Sept. 8, 1957, Althea Gibson beat Louise Brough to become the first Black player to win the U.S. National Championships, now the US Open.

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In 1956, she became tennis's first Black Grand Slam champion. She started with a wooden paddle. #AltheaGibson #BlackHistory

More Than An Athlete! Singer & Actress: Althea Gibson - Pro Tennis Player & Golfer #Altheagibson #altheagibsonsinger #altheagibsonactress

On Sept. 8, 1957, Althea Gibson beat Louise Brough to become the first Black player to win the U.S. National Championships, now the US Open.