Category Archives: African American History

1950

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Corky Wicks

Althea Gibson becomes first African American on U.S. tennis tour On August 22, 1950, officials of the United States Lawn Tennis Association (USLTA) accept Althea Gibson into their annual championship at Forest Hills, New York, making her the first African American player to … Continue reading →

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The Original Black Panthers Fought in the 761st Tank Battalion During WWII

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Corky Wicks

These African American heroes battled the Nazis, but were still treated as second-class citizens in their home country. Read more…

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