Billie Jean King, another crucial ambassador for women's tennis, gave the speech on Monday at the statue unveiling. "I think it's really important for people to know about Althea Gibson.

This was Althea Gibson, the 25-year-old from New York who had broken tennis’ color barrier in 1950 by becoming the first black player to enter the U.S. Nationals, and who would go on to become ...

When thinking of tennis stars, the first names that most likely come to mind are Serena and Venus Williams. While they are ...

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.

During the event, the 2025 Essex County Althea Gibson Leadership Awards will be presented to five outstanding students.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Raise A Racquet Against Domestic Violence tennis tournament has raised $20,000 for its fourth year. The funds will go to Wilmington’s local Domestic Violence Shelter and ...

Before the tennis world witnessed the Williams sisters, there was Althea Gibson. Who is Althea? Well, Gibson was a trailblazing tennis icon who shattered racial barriers in the sport. In 1957 ...

The first African American to win the Wimbledon Singles Title moved to Wilmington in 1946: Althea Gibson ... The tennis complex at Empie Park is named after her. Gibson was inducted into the ...

The 4th annual Raise a Racket Against Domestic Violence tennis tournament was held at Empie Park’s Althea Gibson Tennis Complex. The tournament is held in honor of MaryAnn Breault, who was ...

Raise A Racquet Against Domestic Violence charity tennis tournament raised $20,000 this year to support Domestic Violence Shelter and Services Inc. in Wilmington.