African American Historical Figures, Places & Events: Althea Gibson

In another episode of African American Historical Figures, Places & Events, Soul Toucha the Poet gives you a brief history on artist Althea Gibson who is recognized as the first African American Woman tennis player to break into the sport dominated by white athletes. Originally from South Carolina, she excelled in tennis when her family moved to Harlem, New York in the 1930's
Info Courtesy of: www.blackpast.org and www.history.com Image Courtesy of: www.tennisfame.com