The Arthur Ashe Legacy Funds’ Purpose Served: An Oral History of the Exemplary Life of Arthur Ashe, 1943-1993 is an oral history series documenting stories from Ashe’s colleagues, associates, family and friends. The series not only touches upon epic developments in tennis, but also the many significant historical milestones that parallel his life, including the Civil Rights and Women’s Movements; the Vietnam War; the fall of apartheid in South Africa, and the AIDS/HIV crisis.
Arthur Ashe Legacy at the Oral History Association Conference in Los Angeles
The Arthur Ashe oral history project presented at this year’s Oral History Association’s (OHA) annual conference in Los Angeles. The theme of the conference, “Walking Through the Fire: Human Perseverance […]
Preserving the Image of “A Champion for Justice”: Arthur Ashe
Twenty-four years ago, the USTA honored the late Arthur Ashe by etching his name on the U.S. Open stadium court, an act that heightened the significance of his contributions, not […]
Arthur Ashe: Champion for Justice
Arthur Ashe ’66 was a champion. Not just on the tennis court — where he won 33 titles and set world records — but throughout his life, as a warrior […]
