WECT is proudly celebrating Black History Month as we showcase the people, places and events that shape the history of ...

County commissioners will rename Wahnish Way to Althea Gibson ... of her childhood. Gibson had a love for sports, especially tennis, and her skills would gain her some local fame.

Before Althea Gibson could play -- much less win -- major ... 11 Grand Slam events on her way to the International Tennis Hall of Fame and the International Women's Sports Hall of Fame.

Despite many obstacles, Gibson made history as the 1st Black woman to compete at Wimbledon & win a Grand Slam. She remains an ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Althea Gibson left through back doors ... Slam titles and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1971. Her list of accomplishments go on to include ...

Additions to the digital exhibit Breaking Boundaries, podcast episodes and content will highlight the legacies of Arthur Ashe, Althea Gibson and more ...