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Althea

National Archives at Kansas City
Kansas City, MO

Wednesday, February 1, 2017 - 6:00 p.m. CST

 

A portrait/biography of Althea Gibson, who in 1950 became the first non-white person to compete for the U.S. National Tennis Championship. Post-film discussion to be led by local tennis coach/pro Daniel Wellington. This program is presented in partnership with the Greater Kansas City Black History Study Group.

Reservations are requested for all programs by calling 816-268-8010 or emailing kansascity.educate@nara.gov.

All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.

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