FAQ About Arthur Ashe
What impact did Arthur Ashe have on AIDS awareness?
Arthur Ashe significantly impacted AIDS awareness by using his personal battle with the disease to educate the public and reduce stigma. After announcing his diagnosis in 1992, Ashe helped to humanize the AIDS crisis, making it clear that the disease could affect anyone. He founded the Arthur Ashe Foundation for the Defeat of AIDS to raise awareness and funding for scientific research.
