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FAMU Marching 100 Thrills at U.S. Open with Althea Gibson Tribute

HBCU history took over the U.S. Open as FAMU’s Marching 100 honored Althea Gibson, the first Black champion in tennis.

FAMU alumna and HBCU icon Althea Gibson will be honored at the 2025 U.S. Open, with tributes from her sorority, FAMU alumni,...

Florida A&M alumnus Althea Gibson is set to have her autobiography re-published soon.

The legend of Althea Gibson didn't start at FAMU, but her time in Tallahassee most definitely helped shape this trailblazing icon.