Althea Gibson
won both Wimbledon and U.S. championships in 1957 and '58; 1st black to play in either tourney and 1st to win each title.
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Althea Gibson: July 6, 1957. (became the first African American to win a singles final at Wimbledon on this date) (This Week in Black History) (Brief Article) (Jet)
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