Wimbledon Kicks Off!
Today the eyes of tennis turn toward London as Wimbledon begins. In honor of the 138 year old tournament, take a look at photographs of men’s players throughout the years […]
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BBC’s More Than a Champion
Competition is a driving force that inspires athletes to perform their best and we celebrate athletes for those accomplishments. But what makes an athlete impactful is how they take that […]
It’s Showtime at the Apollo
©Hans Joachim Dudeck via WikiCommons “….the Apollo probably exerted a greater influence upon popular culture than any other entertainment venue in the world. For blacks it was the most important […]
40 Years Later: Ashe vs Connors
This year will mark the 40th anniversary of Arthur Ashe winning the Wimbledon men’s singles title. There are many plans in effect to mark the occasion, including an upcoming documentary […]
Winning Ace: The Cary Leeds Center Opens for Youth Tennis
© Ed Goldman NYJTL participants, led by Director Fay Ann Lee, conduct the Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem. © Ed Goldman On June 15, New York Junior Tennis and […]
The Stand in the Schoolhouse Door
Photo by Warren K. Leffler, U.S. News & World Report Magazine On this day, June 11th 1963, one of the seminal moments in the Civil Rights Movement occurred: the Stand […]
Hard Road to Glory Moments: Remembering Jack Johnson
Before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball, another Jack broke the color barrier in boxing. Jack Johnson, cited by Arthur Ashe as one of “the most famous people […]
Happy Birthday to Nikki Giovanni
Nikki Giovanni is a cherished American poet, writer, commentator activist and educator. She became prominent in the 60s and 70s. A mother, a teacher, a civil rights advocate, her poetry […]
Landmark Decision: The Anniversary of Plessy’s Arrest
© Skywalker, via Wikicommons June 7th marked the anniversary of the arrest of Homer Plessy for the violation of the Louisiana 1890 Separate Car Act. Plessy’s arrest in 1892 escalated […]
A Look Back at the French Open
This weekend the French Open, affectionately known as Roland Garros, will draw to a close and new champions will emerge. In honor of the occasion, here is some history about […]