Althea Gibson was a trailblazer in the enormously segregated sport of tennis. Find out more about her achievements and influence in this video.
Explore the life of Althea Gibson:
http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/althea-gibson
Listen to live coverage of Gibson’s ’57 Wimbledon victory:
http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/althea-gibson/speeches/gibson-wins-us-championship
This Day in History: July 6, 1957:
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/althea-gibson-is-first-african-american-to-win-wimbledon
Learn more about the accomplishments of black women in sports:
http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/black-women-in-sports
Celebrate Black history today and every day:
http://www.history.com/topics/black-history
HISTORY Topical Video
Season 1
Episode 1