Never limiting himself to one title, Arthur Ashe was an author, activist, worldwide civil rights advocate, as well as a barrier-breaking tennis player. Ashe began his tennis journey at seven years ...

Citizen Ashe's director says viewers will learn the "activist that Arthur was off the tennis court and how dedicated he was to fighting injustice" Lindsay Kimble is the Executive Editor ...

There is one statue on Monument Avenue, though, that’s unlike all the others, and which will almost certainly survive any purge: It’s a bronze sculpture of Arthur Ashe, which was erected ...

In November 1973, Arthur Ashe fulfilled a long-held dream by traveling to South Africa to become the first black man to play in that country’s national tennis tournament. Why would an African ...

KTVI-TV St. Louis Arthur Ashe left a legacy on and off the tennis courts Posted: February 26, 2025 | Last updated: February 26, 2025 Ashe's time in St. Louis was pivotal, as he attended Sumner ...

Arthur Ashe’s victory at Wimbledon was particularly ... leaving an indelible mark on both sports and society. All facts from this article were gathered by KTVI journalists.

Cathy Freeman was named this year's Arthur Ashe Award recipient. In using that worldwide stage to raise awareness of her people's plight - comparable to American Indians - Freeman joined the ranks ...