Bibliograph

Althea Gibson and Arthur Ashe, breaking down tennis's color barrier, Jackie F. Stanmyre

Type

Label

Althea Gibson and Arthur Ashe, breaking down tennis's color barrier, Jackie F. Stanmyre

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

collective biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Althea Gibson and Arthur Ashe

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

919202243

Responsibility statement

Jackie F. Stanmyre

Series statement

Game-changing athletes

Sub title

breaking down tennis's color barrier

Summary

"Barriers have existed to deny people the chance to compete athletically based on their race, ethnic background, or sex. Some athletes, through their courage and class, have broken down the barriers that have afflicted our society, and sometimes affected greater social change. Althea Gibson integrated tennis competition at its highest levels, and Arthur Ashe used his success to challenge racism and apartheid, and later to raise AIDS awareness."--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Courting success -- Passing a test -- Opening doors -- New causes to champion -- Following leaders

Target audience

juvenile

Classification