FAQ About Arthur Ashe
What was Arthur Ashe's role in combating apartheid?
Arthur Ashe was an outspoken critic of apartheid in South Africa. He applied for a visa to visit South Africa to play tennis and was initially denied due to the apartheid regime's policies. His eventual visit in 1973 was a significant event as he used the opportunity to speak out against the country's racial segregation laws. Ashe's advocacy contributed to the international pressure to end apartheid.
