Billie Jean King Discusses Althea Gibson, the 'Jackie Robinson of Tennis'

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Billie Jean King

Sports Icon and Equality Activist

Althea Gibson, the 'Jackie Robinson of Tennis'

Sports icon and equality activist Billie Jean King tells the story of Althea Gibson, the first black athlete to break the color barrier at the highest level of tennis. Watch the video above, download the activity and share your answers with #historyathome.

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