Althea Gibson’s Second Act
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Lead Story · July 27, 2026

Althea Gibson’s Second Act

Most people remember Althea Gibson as a tennis legend. Fewer know she also became the first Black woman to compete on the LPGA Tour, breaking another barrier and opening doors for generations of Black women golfers.

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