Tennis star Arthur Ashe achieved many firsts as a Black athlete. In the months leading up to his death, he thrust AIDS ...

American tennis star Arthur Ashe accomplished many firsts in the sport as the first Black man to play on the U.S. Davis Cup team, win a U.S. Open, win an Australian Open and win Wimbledon.

“Ashe’s backhand is one of the touchstones of modern tennis,” wrote McPhee. “Graebner is disturbed. He is thinking, ‘There it is. There Arthur goes, swinging freely.’ Arthur swinging ...

Never limiting himself to one title, Arthur Ashe was an author, activist, worldwide civil rights advocate, as well as a ...

A mural celebrating tennis champion, social activist and Richmond native Arthur Ashe was unveiled Tuesday night at the Henrico Sports & Events Center. This year marks 50 years since Ashe became the ...

Arthur Ashe was only 49 years old when he passed away in 1993, but the tennis superstar accomplished so much in his life—from ...

Imagining Ashe’s reaction to the ordeal, Wilder told the Times, “I think Arthur would say ... black player selected for the U.S. Davis Cup team. In 1968, he became the first black man ...

From local activists and trailblazers to lesser-known names on the national stage, we shed a light on the contributions of Black men and women who shook up the world.

He provided chartered flights for the team to away matches ... named the African Player of the Century. Last year, The Arthur Ashe Courage Award honored Pat and Kevin Tillman, brothers who ...

such as Best Team or Best Female Athlete. In addition, the Arthur Ashe Courage Award is presented annually to individuals whose contributions transcend sports. The ESPY Awards are committed to the ...

The U.S. Open is making a big bet on the potential of mixed doubles, changing the format in ways that will draw curiosity and ...