On July 6, 1957, Althea Gibson became the first African American to win Wimbledon.
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Arthur Ashe becomes the first African American man to win Wimbledon
On July 5, 1975, Arthur Ashe became the first black man to win Wimbledon.
Booker T. Washington opens the Tuskegee Institute
On July 4, 1881 Booker T. Washington opened the Tuskegee Institute.
Calvin Smith sets the 100m record
On July 3, 1983, Calvin Smith set the 100m record.
The First Black Columnist at the Boston Globe dies at 91
On July 2, 2015, Dexter D. Eure Sr., the first black columnist at the Boston Globe, died.
Maryland State College was renamed the University of Maryland Eastern Shore
On July 1, 1970, Maryland State College was renamed the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
Deandra James | Lifestyle Blogger, Podcaster & Content Creator
Deandra James| Lifestyle Blogger, Podcaster & Content Creator
Maya Dent | Fitness Coach
Maya Dent | Fitness Coach
First Black-Owned Grocery Store in Houston
The District Market Green Grocer is the first black-owned grocery store in Houston.
Herman Petty | McDonald’s First Black Franchise Owner
Herman Petty is McDonald’s first black franchise owner.
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