• Althea Gibson

  • Jun 15 2021
  • Length: 19 mins
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Althea Gibson

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  • “Shaking hands with the Queen of England was a long way from being forced to sit in the colored section of the bus going into downtown Wilmington, North Carolina.”

    Althea Gibson knew from the start she was going to be somebody. Her incredible story takes her from the streets of Harlem to the courts of Wimbledon.  Listen here to how through talent and self-belief she broke down barriers and went on to leave a remarkable legacy.
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