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Day One, Part Two at the US Open

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Althea Gibson: Breaking Barriers and Facing Challenges

This chapter discusses the journey and milestones of Althea Gibson, the first African American to win at the US Open, Wimbledon, and the French Open. It explores her groundbreaking achievements in professional sports and her impact on racial integration. The chapter also touches upon her financial struggles and the process of writing a comprehensive biography about her life.

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