The First Lady Puts Girls’ Education Front and Center
The right to education: something enjoyed by many women around the world. But for others, it is not yet a reality. In an article published in The Atlantic on November […]
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Seven Decades on the World Stage: the United Nations turns 70
Arthur Ashe addresses General Assembly in 1992 This past Saturday, on October 24th, the United Nations celebrated its 70th anniversary. Founded in 1945, the initial purpose of the formal intergovernmental […]
An Ace to Close National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of Hispanic and Latino Americans across all fields and as that period comes to a close, it is important […]
Venus Williams’ Wuhan Win
© Francisco Carbajal, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/deed.en This past weekend, Venus Williams captured the Wuhan Open title – her 47th title win and first title since 2010. An outstanding performance throughout the entire […]
Celebrating the Life of Cathay Williams, the First Female Buffalo Soldier
Born in September of 1842, Cathay Williams was a slave who would later come to pose as a man under the pseudonym Williams Cathay in order to join the army, […]
Louis Armstrong – Influential Jazz Entertainer and Queens Local
With new developments at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, there is a lot to be excited for. There are construction projects to upgrade […]
A Day at the US Open
© Kristina Joyas, AALC © Kristina Joyas, AALC The Unisphere at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park © Jodena Michel, AALC © Jodena Michel, AALC A view of the Hall of Champions © Jodena Michel, […]
2015 Arthur Ashe Essay Contest National Winners
The 17th Annual Arthur Ashe Essay Contest is held annually by the USTA/NJTL. Arthur Ashe was an American hero fighting battles both on and off the court. He broke barriers […]
The Main Event: Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day 2015
American Authors rock out to “Best Day of My Life” at Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day © AALC, Adrienne Umeh © AALC, Kristina Joyas The 20th Annual Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day–filled […]
Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day 2015 Kicks Off!
© AALC Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day is the biggest single-day event in the world, filled with grassroots tennis and entertainment. The event takes place the Saturday before U.S. Open. This […]