The late Arthur Ashe Jr. was a trailblazing giant on the tennis court and in advocating for human rights and social change.

1968: Arthur Ashe becomes the first black person to win a U.S. singles championship, beating Bob Lutz in the final of the United States Amateur Championships. RICHMOND, Va. – Arthur Ashe was ...

Cathy Freeman was named this year's Arthur Ashe Award recipient. In using that worldwide stage to raise awareness of her people's plight - comparable to American Indians - Freeman joined the ranks ...