Arthur Ashe Today
Current events as seen through the legacy of Arthur Ashe
A Look at World AIDS Day 2015
This past Tuesday, December 1st, marked the recognition…
Novak Djokovic takes on the Syrian Refugee Crisis
Over the past several months, the Syrian refugee crisis…
Students Take a Stance, Make Changes at Mizzou
October 6th Student protest against racism at University…
Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe Honored at NYJTL Leadership Awards
Left to right: Russ Thaler, Peter Malkin, Lawrence B. Benenson,…
Arthur and Johnnie Ashe: A Story of Sacrifice on Veteran’s Day
Johnnie and Arthur Ashe © AALC November 11th marks…
The First Lady Puts Girls’ Education Front and Center
The right to education: something enjoyed by many women…
Seven Decades on the World Stage: the United Nations turns 70
Arthur Ashe addresses General Assembly in 1992 This past…
An Ace to Close National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate…
Venus Williams’ Wuhan Win
© Francisco Carbajal, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en…
Celebrating the Life of Cathay Williams, the First Female Buffalo Soldier
Born in September of 1842, Cathay Williams was a slave…
Louis Armstrong – Influential Jazz Entertainer and Queens Local
With new developments at the USTA Billie Jean King National…
A Day at the US Open
© Kristina Joyas, AALC…
2015 Arthur Ashe Essay Contest National Winners
The 17th Annual Arthur Ashe Essay Contest is held annually…
The Main Event: Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day 2015
American Authors rock out to "Best Day of My Life" at…
Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day 2015 Kicks Off!
© AALC
Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day is the biggest single-day…
Serena Williams Revels In the Glory of Golden Slam
© Kacir, Williams jumping for joy after defeating Maria…
Happy Birthday to Althea Gibson, the First African American Tennis & Golf Champion
- Preview of the documentary film, Althea
Many…
Is the NCAA Benefiting Student-Athletes?
©Jarrett Campbell, Presbyterian vs. Duke (2011)
Based…
Rest in Peace Julian Bond, a “Warrior for Good”
© Eduardo Montes-Bradley, A Portrait of Julian Bond in…
Candace Hill, The Fastest Junior Female Sprinter Ever
Photo of Candace Hill, ©2015 Steve Strother / MyTrackPix…
