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Bell Ringer: Dr. Robert Johnson and Tennis Desegregation

Dr. Robert Johnson has been featured on C-SPAN's teacher aid site in the Bellringer section. See the preamble and sample questions below: In addition to being a physician in the community, Dr. Robert Johnson hosted a tennis camp at his home in Lynchburg, Virginia, starting in...

Dr. Johnson helped integrate tennis, hosting Arthur Ashe and Althea Gibson

A foundation in Lynchburg is working to restore a home to honor a historic Black figure in the community. Dr. Robert Walter “Whirlwind” Johnson broke barriers as the first African American physician to practice at Lynchburg General Hospital. “He was my personal doctor,” said Elmer Reid Jr....

National Trust Awards $100K to Preserve Dr. J’s Historic Home

Dr. Robert Walter “Whirlwind” Johnson was the force behind the integration of African American tennis. A coach to two African American grand slam champions, Althea Gibson and Arthur Ashe, Dr. Johnson disrupted the tennis landscape and made space for generations of Black athletes to train...

Tiger Classic crowns 10 champions

Tournament Partner - EDWARDSVILLE — After a year off due to the coronavirus, the Tiger Classic returned for its 26th edition of the tournament and crowned 10 champions. Played on Saturday and Sunday at the EHS Tennis Center, the tournament allowed area players a chance...