“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.”
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Althea Gibson
Althea Gibson, born on August 25, 1927, and died on September 28, 2003, was an American tennis player. She was the first African American to win a Grand Slam singles title and the first woman to win a Grand Slam doubles title. Gibson's achievements not only excelled in the tennis field but also broke racial and gender barriers, setting an example for many athletes. more
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