Life and Legacy of Arthur Ashe

Professor Eric Allen Hall spoke about professional tennis player Arthur Ashe’s personal life, career, and involvement in the Civil Rights… read more

Professor Eric Allen Hall spoke about professional tennis player Arthur Ashe’s personal life, career, and involvement in the Civil Rights movement in both the United States and South Africa. In his book, Arthur Ashe: Tennis and Justice in the Civil Rights Era, Professor Hall explores how the Richmond, Virginia, native and African American overcame racial and class barriers to win three of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments. close

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  • Eric Allen Hall Assistant Professor Georgia Southern University->History Department
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Life and Legacy of Arthur Ashe

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Program ID:
327261-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Richmond, Virginia, United States
First Aired:
Aug 23, 2015 | 6:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Aug 29, 2015 | 11:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3

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  • Aug 23, 2015 | 6:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 23, 2015 | 11:03pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Aug 29, 2015 | 11:00am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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