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September 8, 1957

Althea Gibson Wins U.S. National Championships

In 1957, Althea Gibson won the U.S. National Championships (now the US Open), becoming the first African American to win a Grand Slam title. She broke racial barriers in tennis and paved the way for future generations of Black athletes in the sport.

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People: Althea Gibson
Sources
1. Althea Gibson - USTA Foundation2. Althea Gibson - National Women's Hall of Fame3. Althea Gibson: The First African American to Win a Grand Slam Title - PBS

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