Why the IOC ban on protests at Tokyo Games is breathtaking hypocrisy
In a memoir published a few months after Arthur Ashe’s death the tennis champion reflected on one of the most famous demonstrations in...
23 February, 2020
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Congratulations Black Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2020!
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13 January, 2020
First Black Tennis Player Althea Gibson Honored at U.S. Open
Long before the exploits of Arthur Ashe or the Williams sisters, Althea Gibson was achieving historic results in the previously all-white world of...
29 August, 2019
Althea Gibson, Who Smashed Through Racial Barriers in Tennis, Honored With Statue at U.S. Open
Over the course of her staggering career, Althea Gibson vanquished barrier after barrier standing in the way of African-American tennis players. In 1950,...
28 August, 2019
TennisWorthy: Dr. Robert Johnson, Breaking Color Barriers from His Backyard
Walking past 1422 Pierce Street in Lynchburg, Virginia, it is easy to miss history. The property features a modest home with a modest...
15 February, 2019
Son of legendary Dr. J deserves own page in annals of black tennis history
When I asked tennis pro Julien Delaine if he knew Bobby Johnson Jr., the sparkle in his eyes told me the question had...
10 February, 2019