After decades of struggle against obstacles and expectations that would defeat most of us, Althea Gibson achieved international success in the world of tennis; breaking the color barrier at Wimbledon and opening the game to future generations of players. She built many bridges and fought the good fight in many fields of endeavor - we only wish that her admirers had made sure that Althea realized during her lifetime what an impact she had made on the world.
If you'll be in the New York City area in mid-September, please join us on our Locals' Meet-up Dinner Cruise on September 14th- it's quite a party- and there are only a couple of spots left to join us on our New York City Field Trip that week, find information for both at Like Minds Travel.
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