Althea Gibson's Historic US Open Milestone Celebrated 75 Years Later
TL;DR
The Florida A&M Marching 100 and other HBCU alumni participated in the US Open's HBCU Live event, celebrating HBCU culture and history, with the band performing on center court at Arthur Ashe Stadium, marking a significant and memorable moment for attendees and alumni.
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- Ben Shelton honors trailblazer Althea Gibson, and meets her family before US Open win Tennis.com
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- Althea Gibson’s Barrier-Breaking First Match 75 Years Ago Not Treated As Any Grand Event World Tennis Magazine
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