Althea Gibson Day

What

Althea Gibson Day

When

9/17/2021

The Althea Gibson Community celebrates the life and legacy of our namesake. In 1956, Althea Gibson became the first African American to win a Grand Slam title. She went on to have a successful career, in spite of the racism she faced. "...she proved again that Blacks, when given an opportunity, could compete at any level in American society." -William C. Rhoden.