Title: Inclusion and Diversity in Major Sports: NBA, NFL, NBA, WWE, USTA
Headings: The Growing Impact of Diversity and Inclusion in Professional Sports – Part 2
The Growing Impact of Diversity and Inclusion in Professional Sports – Part 2
Remembering Those Who Paved the Way for Diversity in Sports Organizations
Kenny Washington — Advancing Diversity in Sports in the NFL
Jackie Robinson — Advancing Diversity in Sports in MLB
Earl Lloyd — Advancing Diversity in Sports in the NBA
Althea Gibson — Advancing Diversity in Sports in the National Lawn and Tennis Association
The Importance of Being Bold for Diversity and Inclusion

Content: Though recognized in the NBA’s Hall of Fame for his talents, he is well appreciated for advancing diversity in sports. Adam Silver, Current Commissioner, National Basketball Association
Althea Gibson — Advancing Diversity in Sports in the National Lawn and Tennis Association
Breaking the barrier for diversity in sports in the NFL, NBA and MLB were incredible feats. But doing so in professional tennis was even more challenging. Althea Gibson, however, represents a very courageous figure in advancing diversity in sports for tennis. Growing up in Harlem, Althea Gibson had little support, but she was a natural at tennis. Fortunately, two tennis-playing doctors active in the Black community took her under their wing. They encouraged her education and provided her with tennis lessons and a place to stay. And so, Althea Gibson excelled. Unfortunately, Althea Gibson continued to meet obstacles despite her incredible tennis talents. It finally took tennis star Alice Marble to openly demand Althea Gibson’s presence on the court that made the difference.