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Arthur Ashe

Presents the life of an important black athlete and tennis player, Arthur Ashe. While this book describes Arthur Ashe's successful tennis career, it also focuses on his political activism. It took Ashe several years to receive a visa to travel to South Africa, & he was criticized for his visit. There were some who thought he should devote more energy to the condition of blacks in America. Despite this criticism, Ashe remained an outspoken champion for many causes. Chronology, bibliography, index, & appendix of tournament wins & Ashe's Davis Cup Record. Part of the Black Americans of Achievement series. Library of Congress Summary. Presents the life of an important black athlete and tennis player, Arthur Ashe.

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  • "Presents the life of an important black athlete and tennis player, Arthur Ashe. While this book describes Arthur Ashe's successful tennis career, it also focuses on his political activism. It took Ashe several years to receive a visa to travel to South Africa, & he was criticized for his visit. There were some who thought he should devote more energy to the condition of blacks in America. Despite this criticism, Ashe remained an outspoken champion for many causes. Chronology, bibliography, index, & appendix of tournament wins & Ashe's Davis Cup Record. Part of the Black Americans of Achievement series. Library of Congress Summary. Presents the life of an important black athlete and tennis player, Arthur Ashe."@en

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