Black Tennis Week
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The role of HBCUs and the black press in the rise of the American Tennis Association
Historically black colleges and universities hosted all but six ATA tournaments from 1927-68
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Richard Williams let his work do the talking at Hall of Fame induction
Father and coach of Venus and Serena was a man of few words at American Tennis Association ceremony
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How Baltimore came to host the first American Tennis Association National Championships
The inaugural ATA championships were about more than just tennis for its planners
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The day James Blake rallied to capture his first ATP singles title
Blake became the first black man since Yannick Noah and first African-American man since Arthur Ashe to win the Legg Mason Tennis Classic
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Sloane Stephens works her way back from foot injury
Former Citi Open champion falls in first round but is still alive in doubles
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Richard Williams to be inducted into the ATA Hall of Fame
The father of Venus and Serena Williams is receiving recognition as a contributor
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The rich and nuanced history of black people in tennis
Keeping it 100: From the American Tennis Association to Brienne Minor
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Arthur Ashe led the charge for Washington, D.C., to host Citi Open
Ashe wanted to get ‘black faces to come out and watch the tennis’
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Althea Gibson to be remembered at American Tennis Association Tournament
Documentary about the first black Grand Slam champion will be shown during 100th national championships