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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.Ted Weissberg is the author of 'Arthur Ashe (Black Americans of Achievement)' with ISBN 9780791011157 and ISBN 0791011151.
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