Women Inspire
Ever pick up a history book and wonder where all the women were? Over half the world's population are female, so what have they been doing all this time? Well an awful lot as it happens! Join Laura as she delves into our rich and colourful past to tell stories of truly remarkable women through time. Stories which will uplift, empower and inspire.
Women Inspire
Althea Gibson
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Laura Adams
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Season 2
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Episode 17
“Shaking hands with the Queen of England was a long way from being forced to sit in the colored section of the bus going into downtown Wilmington, North Carolina.”
Althea Gibson knew from the start she was going to be somebody. Her incredible story takes her from the streets of Harlem to the courts of Wimbledon. Listen here to how through talent and self-belief she broke down barriers and went on to leave a remarkable legacy.