Venus Williams wins Wimbledon for the first time
Venus Williams wins Wimbledon for the first time. Continue reading Venus Williams wins Wimbledon for the first time
Profile: Satchel Paige (1906-1982)
Satchel Paige, byname of Leroy Robert Paige was an American professional baseball pitcher whose prowess became legendary during his many years in the Negro leagues; he finally was allowed to enter the major leagues in 1948 after the unwritten rule against black players was abolished Continue reading Profile: Satchel Paige (1906-1982)
Althea Gibson is first African American to win Wimbledon
Althea Gibson is first African American to win Wimbledon Continue reading Althea Gibson is first African American to win Wimbledon
Profile: Queen Brooks
Queen Brooks is an artist from Columbus, Ohio, best known for her distinctive, brightly painted, wood-burned pieces. Brooks has been described by The Columbus Dispatch as “one of Ohio’s best-known African-American artists,” and by Columbus Museum of Art director Nannette Maciejunes as “a leading arts elder in our community. Continue reading Profile: Queen Brooks
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