Althea Gibson, the first black woman to win a grand slam ! |
As an African-American man, that has seen more than his share of racism in over four decades of life in the United States, I am saddened to say that, many of today’s young blacks seemingly, don’t care very much at all about black history – or, more importantly – the black pioneers that paved the way in a multitude of professions, for them to be doing what they are today.
Beloved Beauty: Althea Gibson |
Well, I say it’s time to take a stand and reeducate our black youth – and there may be no better place for them to start, than with the wonderful, history-making Williams sisters!
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