Ashley Brown
Historian specializing in sport, women's, and African American history; Alan H. Selig Chair in the History of Sport and Society and author of Serving Herself: The Life and Times of Althea Gibson.
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Jul 28, 2022 • 34min
Bonus: How to Transition Your Routine From One Season to Another with Ashley Brown
It’s bonus episode day! Today, I’m chatting with routine expert Ashley Brown about transitioning your routines from one season to another. I love Ashley’s no-nonsense, yet kind approach to routines, and I hope you will, too!Helpful Companion LinksFind Ashley online at routineandthings.com and on Instagram @routineandthings
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Jan 3, 2026 • 46min
Ashley Brown, "Serving Herself: The Life and Times of Althea Gibson" (Oxford UP, 2023)
Ashley Brown, a historian specializing in sport and African American history, discusses Althea Gibson's groundbreaking achievements. From her early days in Harlem to becoming the first African American to win major tennis championships, Brown details Gibson's fierce competitiveness and struggles against racism and sexism. The conversation highlights her transition to golf, the challenges she faced on the LPGA tour, and her legacy as a mentor. Brown's extensive research reveals the complexities of Gibson's life, illuminating her desire to be recognized as an individual beyond race and gender.
Sep 1, 2023 • 31min
Day One, Part Two at the US Open
Former USTA CEO Katrina Adams discusses growing tennis in the US and equal pay for female athletes. Ashley Brown, an Assistant Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, talks about her book on Althea Gibson, the first African American to win at the US Open, Wimbledon, and the French Open. Topics include the impact of Serena and Venus Williams on tennis, accessibility of tennis programs for inner city youth, concerns about pickleball, pay parity in women's sports, and Althea Gibson's milestones and financial struggles.
