In 1968, a year fraught with violent civil rights protests and the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., tennis legend Arthur Ashe became the first black male athlete to win the U.S. Open. But beyond his groundbreaking accomplishments on the tennis court, his tireless activism off of it is equally commendable. And to celebrate his legacy, the city of Richard, Va., will be naming a street in his honor.
WRIC reports that the official dedication and street unveiling ceremony will take place on Saturday at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.
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“In addition to an official sign unveiling to re-name the roughly 2.5-mile Boulevard in honor of the late tennis champion, the celebratory events will re-introduce Ashe’s inspiring life story to Richmond and offer a variety of family-friendly events,” the city of Richmond said in a press release.
The three day celebration kicked off on Thursday and will feature free community events such as a social justice forum, a community celebration and a bowling party. Civil rights legend Rep. John R. Lewis will provide the keynote address at the dedication.
Source: Tennis Great Arthur Ashe Honored With Street Naming Ceremony in Virginia
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