On August 20, 1939, the National Negro Bowling Association (NNBA) was officially organized in Detroit, Michigan, as a response to racial segregation in the sport. Wynston Brown became the first president of the association, which provided African American bowlers a platform to compete and showcase their talent at a time when they were excluded from many mainstream bowling leagues, including the American Bowling Congress (ABC).
The NNBA played a significant role in fostering inclusivity in the sport, and by the mid-20th century, as bowling associations began to integrate, the NNBA evolved and was later renamed The National Bowling Association (TNBA) in 1944. It remains an important organization dedicated to promoting diversity in bowling.
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