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Tag: Arthur Ashe

Posted inSports

Frances Tiafoe Becomes First Black Man Since Arthur Ashe to Reach U.S. Open Semifinals

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor September 9, 2022September 9, 2022

Frances Tiafoe beat Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open on Wednesday, becoming the first American man to reach the Open semifinals since Andy Roddick in 2006.

The life of tennis legend Arthur Ashe, seen here in between sets early in his career, is depicted in the documentary "Citizen Ashe," now in theaters and airing on CNN and HBO Max. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inLifestyle

Arthur Ashe, A Misunderstood Sports Hero

by Brenda C. Siler June 22, 2022June 22, 2022
Arthur Ashe won Wimbledon in 1975. The life of the tennis legend is depicted in the documentary "Citizen Ashe," now in theaters and airing on CNN and HBO Max. (Courtesy photo)
Posted inLifestyle

Arthur Ashe, a Misunderstood Sports Hero

by Brenda C. Siler December 15, 2021December 15, 2021
Posted inLifestyle

Arthur Ashe Statue in Richmond Defaced with ‘White Lives Matter’ Graffiti

by WI Guest Author June 18, 2020December 21, 2021
A statue honoring Arthur Ashe, the first Black so honored in Richmond, was unveiled nearly 25 years ago along the city's historic Monument Avenue but not without heated debate among many longtime residents. (D. Kevin McNeir/The Washington Informer)
Posted inLifestyle

Richmond’s Avenues Honoring Confederate Heroes Now Include Black Images

by WI Webstaff February 5, 2020December 21, 2021
Arthur Ashe
Posted inBlack Experience, Black History, Community

Virginia Street Renamed for Tennis Legend Arthur Ashe

by WI Guest Author June 24, 2019December 21, 2021
Arthur Ashe
Posted inAustin R. Cooper Jr., Op-Ed, Opinion

COOPER: How Arthur Ashe Changed My Life

by WI Guest Author April 19, 2017October 30, 2020
Benjamin Woods (Courtesy photo)
Posted inCommunity, Local Sports, Sports

Silver Spring Vet Gets Top Tennis Honor

by Sarafina Wright –Washington Informer Staff Writer October 5, 2016October 30, 2020

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