We were standing near the sculpture of Althea Gibson at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center last Sunday when an African American woman stopped. ”It’s hard not to break into tears standing ...

In 1950, Althea Gibson became the first Black person to compete at the U.S. National Championships—the precursor to what we now know as the U.S. Open. The following year, she’d again break the color ...

The US Open pays tribute to Althea Gibson’s trailblazing legacy as Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka, Taylor Townsend, and more stake their claim. Althea Gibson’s legacy is unmistakable at the 2025 US Open. On ...

NEW YORK, Aug 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. Open turns its mega-watt spotlight on an often-overlooked pioneer for Black women in sport at this year's tournament, as the late Althea Gibson is honoured in ...

Tennis fans, mark your calendars! The 2025 US Open is hitting new milestones. This year’s theme art will celebrate the 75th anniversary of Althea Gibson breaking the color barrier. Jamaican-born ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Images of Althea Gibson are everywhere at the U.S. Open, 75 years since she became the first Black player at a major tennis tournament. The American Grand Slam event's logo is ...

An interview with Don Felder, Althea Gibson’s second cousin, where he shares personal memories of the tennis legend and reflects on her new commemorative quarter and lasting legacy. Meredith Herndon ...

If you have been enjoying the US Open over the last two weeks, you’ve probably seen some incredible artwork featuring the profile of Althea Gibson, but you may not be familiar with the groundbreaking ...

Althea Gibson’s legacy is unmistakable at the 2025 US Open. On Wednesday, August 27, the tribute to the late professional tennis star crescendoed with a stirring performance by Florida A&M ...

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