Ashe's legacy
'Not everyone can be an Arthur Ashe': How a tennis legend created the blueprint for athlete activism
Arthur Ashe balletically leaps across the grass court, his gold chain peeking from behind his white polo shirt. He serves unreturned aces and then returns low forehand volleys as his opponent, Jimmy Connors, looks down in frustration.
Arthur Ashe 'a man who was bigger than tennis'
Directors Sam Pollard and Rex Miller on their film 'Citizen Ashe', which examines the life and legacy of barrier-breaking tennis champion Arthur Ashe and his evolution from athlete to activist
In pictures: Tennis great Arthur Ashe
Arthur Ashe was one of the greatest American tennis players of all time, and he's the only Black man to win singles titles at the Australian Open, Wimbledon and the US Open.
Videos
Continuing the legacy of Arthur Ashe
By Christopher Dawson, CNNTennis legend Arthur Ashe was a champion both on and off the courts. The famous athlete was also a humanitarian, devoting much of his life to making a difference for others.
'Citizen Ashe': Discussion guide
The CNN Film "Citizen Ashe" explores the enduring legacy of tennis great and humanitarian Arthur Ashe, tracing his personal evolution from sports legend to global activist. His own words, and those closest to him, reveal his quiet determination to "use what he had to do what he could."
