WATCH: When I first met South Carolina tennis champion Althea Gibson, I thought I had met an angel.

When I first met South Carolina tennis champion Althea Gibson, I thought I had met an angel. To this day, I believe I had.

We should be proud of her accomplishments and do what we can to help pass on her legacy.

Happy Birthday, Althea. pic.twitter.com/sbzzmbR08z

— James E. Clyburn (@WhipClyburn) August 25, 2021

Remembering Althea Gibson on her birthday.. the first Black person to win a Grand Slam title & the first Black golfer in the LPGA (August 25, 1927 – September 28, 2003) #Legend #Pioneer #AKA1908 #FAMU 💚💗🕊 pic.twitter.com/T5UVPS5Gwa

— Double L must Rock The Bells (@LoveThePuck) August 25, 2021