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“Seven out of 10 black faces you see on television are athletes. The black athlete carries the image of the black community. He carries the cross, in a way, until blacks make inroads in other dimensions.”

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Arthur Ashe
Arthur Ashe

Arthur Ashe was an American tennis player who achieved significant success in the early 1970s. Known for his exceptional skill and tenacity, Ashe won the men's singles title at the U.S. Open in 1975, and the doubles titles at the French Open and Wimbledon in 1968. Beyond his tennis achievements, Ashe was also committed to the causes of racial equality and social justice. more

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