Feature: Flo Hyman

F L O H Y M A N

"To have courage and the sensitivity to follow your hidden dreams and stand tall against the odds that are bound to fall in your path. "

Meet Flo Hyman. Flo Hyman was born July 31, 1954 in Inglewood, California and would soon become the first African American woman to be famous not only in the US, but around the world.

Flo Hyman attended University of Houston, where she became a pioneered athlete and was awarded a three time All-American. There was no one like Hyman, which made her unique and a favorite when it within the sports realm of volleyball and the representation of black female athletes.

In 1975, she joined the USVBA team and proceeded to secure first team All-American 1976-78. She proceeded to join the olympic team in 1980 and 1984, where she won silver in 1984.

Hyman was named best attacker in the 1977 and 1981 World Cup and continued to show the world her talents, being named numerous All-Star Teams and in 1985 was named All-Time Great Volleyball Player.