Althea Gibson Estate & Althea Gibson Sports & Education Foundation Travel to Paris

PARIS - May 22, 2026 - PRLog -- The Althea Gibson Estate and the (AGSEF), led by Estate Administrator and Foundation Founder Michelle Tatum-Curry, will travel to to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of becoming the first African-American athlete to win a Grand Slam singles title at in 1956.

The delegation will participate in cultural, community, and media engagements surrounding this historic milestone while continuing efforts to elevate awareness of Althea Gibson's global impact on sports, resilience, and opportunity.

Michelle Tatum-Curry will be available for interviews Friday, May 22, through Tuesday, May 26, 2026 to discuss:

• The significance of Althea Gibson's historic 1956 Roland-Garros victory
• The continued preservation and elevation of her legacy internationally
• How Althea Gibson reshaped access and opportunity in sports worldwide
• Why her story remains culturally relevant nearly 70 years later
• The ongoing mission of AGSEF

In partnership with, the French organization founded by dedicated to empowering young people through tennis and education, the AGSEF delegation will participate in activities recognizing Noah's historic 1983 Roland-Garros victory, further highlighting the global significance of barrier-breaking moments in tennis history.

On May 26, 1956, Althea Gibson defeated Britain's Angela Mortimer to become the first African-American athlete to win a Grand Slam singles championship at Roland-Garros. Gibson's groundbreaking victory transformed the sport forever and paved the way for future generations of athletes.

MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Friday, May 22, 2026 – Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | Paris, France

Interview Requests & Media Inquiries:
Thomasina Perkins,
On Behalf of the Althea Gibson Estate & AGSEF

📧 Thomasina@capitolpublicrelations.com
📱 WhatsApp: +1 (202) 486-0698