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05/27/2026

On May 26, 1956, Althea Gibson made history as the first Black tennis player to win a Grand Slam Tournament. Gibson won the Women’s Singles at the French Open.

Gibson won the tournament in Doubles with Angela Buxton.

Throughout her tennis career, Gibson (1927-2003) made history. She was also the first Black player to win Singles at Wimbledon and the US Open in 1957 and successfully defended both titles in 1958. She retired from tennis in 1958 with a total of 11 Grand Slam victories as a Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles player.

Gibson first made history in the sport in 1950 when she broke the color barrier by competing in the US Open.

is home to her photo collection, the first edition copy of her autobiography, “I Always Wanted to Be Somebody,” and more.

teaches tennis to underserved youth in New Jersey, where she lived after retiring from the sport. Founded in 1998, Gibson’s dream was to give young people the opportunity to learn and enjoy tennis 🎾

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Photo: Althea Gibson at New York City Hall after successful tennis tournaments in Europe,” 1956, James C. Campbell, Althea Gibson Portrait Collection, Photographs and Prints Division, Schomburg Center

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05/27/2026

May 26th, we celebrated Althea Gibson.

By winning the trophy on the Parisian clay 70 years ago, she became the first person of colour to win a Grand Slam tournament 🧡

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05/27/2026

May 26th marked the 70th anniversary of Althea Gibson winning the French Open .

On May 26, 1956 Althea defeated Great Britain’s Angela Mortimer in the final, she became the first African American to ever win a Grand Slam tournament.



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05/25/2026

Today is more than cookouts, sales, and long weekends.
It’s a day to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to this country and never made it back home.

On Memorial Day, we honor the sacrifice behind the freedom so many of us enjoy every day. We remember the families who carried the loss. The soldiers whose names may not appear in history books, but whose courage changed generations.

We also honor the generations of Black servicemen and women who fought bravely for a country that did not always fight for them.

From the Buffalo Soldiers to the Tuskegee Airmen… from Dorie Miller to the countless unsung heroes whose names history forgot… their sacrifice, courage, and patriotism helped shape America’s story.

Memorial Day is a reminder that freedom has always carried a cost, and many paid that price while still fighting for equality back home.

We remember them too.

Today, we pause to say thank you.
Not just with words, but with remembrance.

May we never forget the price that was paid by those who stood for something bigger than themselves.

Honor. Courage. Sacrifice.
Happy Memorial Day. ❤️🤍💙

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A beautiful evening in Paris 🇫🇷🎾🥂

AGSEF extends a heartfelt Thank you to everyone who took time to swing by Ti Case Creole and raise a glass with us ahead of tomorrow’s actual 70th Anniversary of Althea Gibson’s historic win at Roland-Garros (French Open).

Mercǐ to for that toast (we’re working on the 🇫🇷 to 🇺🇸 translation😉)

Sunday was about Legacy, History, Conversation, Culture, and ensuring Althea’s groundbreaking journey continues to be Honored Generations later.

Here’s to Althea. 🥂
Here’s to Barrier Breakers.
And here’s to continuing to speak 🗣️ Her name on Courts and in Countries around the World. 🎾✨

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05/16/2026

🐎🌸 The 151st PReakness Stakes is well underway in Baltimore, and one thing this season has beautifully reminded me of is that PR is about so much more than publicity; it’s about relationships, community, collaboration, and positioning people to win 🤍💜

Watching Angela Wooten of Society In Bloom continue to bloom as a Black woman business owner and milliner this PReakness season has been such a joy. From television features to key 🔑 introductions to seeing her designs embraced during one of Maryland’s biggest cultural weekends… this is what intentional support looks like 👒✨

Special kudos to Governor Wes Moore and First Lady Dawn Moore for continuing to show love to local and Black women-owned businesses. In this climate, where visibility and support truly matters.

And shoutout to the styling dream team Angelique Michelle & Maria for always understanding the assignment 🌸 Women supporting women will forever be in style.

PReakness fashion, culture, creativity, and community all in one place… Baltimore is showing up beautifully this weekend 💫

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05/15/2026

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BLACK FOLK MUST VOTE 🗳️

Yes these photos where from an imPRomptu renegade photoshoot my MUA .by.veney (who also doubled as photographer this night 😉😂🥰) did as part of a 🗳 x campaign more relevant today as it was a few years back!!!!

Not telling you how to Vote 🗳️ just telling you to get out and do so!!

DC your Election Day is June 16th

I know it’s a lot of noise do your homework and Vote 🗳️ what’s right for You & the Collective

That is it…That is All!

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