Left to right:  Althea Gibson, Dizzy Gillespie, and Mary McLeod Bethune.  (Courtesy of Pinterest)

Althea Gibson (1927-2003)

No matter what accomplishments you achieve, somebody helped you.

Althea Gibson was born in Clarendon County, South Carolina.  In 1956, she became the first black athlete to win a Grand Slam tennis championship, and she captured a total of five during her career.

Dizzy Gillespie (1917-1993)

Mutual respect is so important because as soon as it disappears in relations between you and the next person, there’s trouble.

Dizzy Gillespie was born in Cheraw, South Carolina.  His jazz music featured his highly accomplished skills as a trumpet player as well as being a highly effective bandleader.

Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955)

Invest in the human soul.  Who knows, it might be a diamond in the rough.

Mary McLeod Bethune was born in Mayesville, South Carolina.  In addition to being an educator, she was a philanthropist and humanitarian.