1 hr 16 min

Althea Gibson Part 1 The History Chicks

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There are quite a few lines on a tennis court; sideline, baseline, service line - all of which have their functions. But beginning in 1950, a powerful and charismatic African American athlete named Althea Gibson began to smash tennis' color lines, one after another. Althea Gibson broke new ground and changed the world's perception of what was possible in the world of sports.

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There are quite a few lines on a tennis court; sideline, baseline, service line - all of which have their functions. But beginning in 1950, a powerful and charismatic African American athlete named Althea Gibson began to smash tennis' color lines, one after another. Althea Gibson broke new ground and changed the world's perception of what was possible in the world of sports.

Come join us live at the Missouri History Museum on March 7, 2024, from 5:00-8:00 PM, and March 8 from 11:30-12:00!
Spaces are filling fast for our Field Trips to Paris and New York City! Visit Like Minds Travel for details!

RocketMoney: rocketmoney.com/HISTORYCHICKS
Factor Meals: Use code hc50 for 50% off at Factormeals.com/hc50
Lume: $5 off a starter pack with code CHICKS at LumeDeodorant.com
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr 16 min

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