After an exclusive showing on PBS of “Althea.” the film about tennis legend Althea Gibson was shown at the Gold Coast Film Festival in Port Washington, NY. At PEACE AND LIFE, we were excited to see this impactful film as it portrays the same values and core beliefs that our unique jewelry line is based on, overcoming triumph and trials in life and having a passion for peace in this world.
The “Althea” Storyline
Althea Gibson grew up in the tough streets of Harlem, NY. Instead of taking the path of drugs and crime like so many of her friends fell into, she believed in herself and pursued an entirely different lifestyle through the game of tennis. Years of hard work and dedication enabled Althea to become the first African-American tennis player to cross the color line and win Wimbledon as well as the U.S. Nationals. This meaningful time in history gave other individuals hope that they could succeed just like Althea did in tennis. All it takes is one believer to impact a whole community, and that is just what Althea Gibson did!
One Believer Mission
In the same way that Althea Gibson was able to change the game of tennis through believing in herself, we can change the world around us with that same passion for believing. At PEACE AND LIFE, our mission statement is:
The world is an extension of the ONE BELIEVER
ONE BELIEVER duplicated
And ONE BELIEVER multiplied…
CAN CHANGE THE WORLD
There have been dark times in our nation’s history, and there will continue to be in the future. However, the way that we handle these tough times is what can set us apart as a country. Our founder gained strength through the PEACE AND LIFE® Pendant that she developed and keeps close to her heart. Combining the symbol of peace and the biblical symbol of life is how the PEACE AND LIFE® jewelry line was created.
Just as Althea brought peace and equality to the game of tennis, PEACE AND LIFE is trying to bring this same passion to individuals in our country. Consider investing in our unique jewelry line that combines symbols of peace and life, which can serve as a reminder that the future is bright in this country, even during tough times. Visit our website, www.peaceandlife.com or email [email protected] to learn more about our jewelry collection that you can wear close to your heart, our t-shirt line and giftware items.