Restoring a Landmark for African-American Tennis Stars
LYNCHBURG, Va. — A historical signpost here at 1422 Pierce Street tells the story of Dr. Robert Walter Johnson, who fostered generations of...
26 August, 2017
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Althea Gibson’s amazing win at Wimbledon in 1957 paved the way for Venus and Serena
When Venus Williams steps onto Centre Court at Wimbledon on Saturday to vie for her sixth title, she will be following in the...
14 July, 2017
Dr. Robert Walter Johnson, the ‘godfather’ of Black tennis
As Wimbledon gets underway in London, tennis will be a dominate discussion for several weeks. The world may have its eyes on the...
06 July, 2017
Fundraising continues to preserve home of Lynchburg doctor who helped break tennis color barrier
When Dr. J wasn’t making his rounds at Lynchburg General Hospital, he was molding tennis legends at his home and personal tennis court...
05 March, 2017
The Man who Helped Break the Color Barrier in Tennis: Recognizing Dr. “Whirlwind” Johnson
Decades ago at 1442 Pierce Street in Lynchburg, VA, a physician was quietly making history in the two-story house and adjoining tennis court....
07 January, 2016
Time to Save a Bit of Local History
In the space of just a few blocks just past Main Street that wrap around downtown Lynchburg can be found a treasure trove...
05 January, 2016