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As #BlackHistoryMonth comes to an end, the celebrations will always continue! Althea Gibson broke barriers as a tennis legend and American pioneer. Now, the United States Tennis Association - USTA (Official) will break ground on a statue in her honor on the grounds of the US Open Tennis Championships! #USTAEmbraceAll http://bit.ly/2HReoWv | U.S. Tennis Association of New England

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Althea Gibson was one of the greatest American tennis players who broke barriers being the first Black athlete to compete at the highest level of tennis and win a Grand Slam title. Hear her inspiring story from Billie Jean King on #HISTORYAtHome. Find more on https://www.history.com/history-at-home-billie-jean-king-althea-gibson | HISTORY

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Althea Gibson's legacy will be forever remembered at the US Open Tennis Championships after the #USTA announced that she will be immortalized with a statue on the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Read More: http://ms.spr.ly/6181r0uLF #USTAEmbraceAll #BlackHistoryMonth | United States Tennis Association - USTA (Official)

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#BlackHistoryMonth Spotlight: Althea Gibson As we kick off our celebration of African-Americans' influence on tennis, we focus on Althea Gibson, the first African-American to compete in the U.S. National Championships. Read more: http://ms.spr.ly/6189T8ei9 #USTAEmbraceAll | United States Tennis Association - USTA (Official)

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With courage and strength, Althea Gibson broke the color barrier 75 years ago, paving the way for the future of Black tennis players. | United States Tennis Association - USTA (Official)

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