Today in Afro History ! Serena Williams wins Grand Slam Tournament in 1999, making her the first Afro American woman to win it since Althea Gibson won it in 1958 ! Peter Tosh is killed in 1987.

Peter Tosh with Al Anderson and Robbie Shakespeare, Bush Doctor Tour, Cardiff 1978 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

English: Third seed Serena Williams, USA returns a shot during her 7-6 (7-3), 6-3 victory over Natalie Dechy, at the Family Circle Cup Tennis Tournament on Daniel Island in Charleston, South Carolina. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Serena Williams at the 2011 AEGON International in Eastbourne. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)