She began singing, even releasing a jazz record, “Althea Gibson Sings,” through Dot Records in 1959. Her vocal talent saw her invited to perform two tracks off the album on “The Ed Sullivan ...

On Monday, Day 1 at the US Open and Women's Equality Day, a statue of Althea Gibson was unveiled in Flushing Meadows. Placed just outside Arthur Ashe stadium, the sculpture—created by Eric ...

Before Althea Gibson could play -- much less win -- major tennis tournaments, another opponent had to be defeated. But Gibson had less control against this foe, which went by the name segregation.

Althea Gibson will be honored with a statue at the site of the US Open, the USTA announced on Tuesday. In 1950, Gibson broke tennis' color barrier by becoming first African-American to play in ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Althea Gibson left through back doors to open the front door of opportunity for Black players, not just in tennis but far beyond. Gibson’s life began in the tiny town of ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - WECT is proudly celebrating Black History Month as we showcase the people, places and events that shape the history of southeastern North Carolina. The first African ...