Frances Tiafoe ended Rafael Nadal’s 22-match winning streak at Grand Slam tournaments by beating the 22-time major champion 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the U.S. Open’s fourth round on Monday. ... read more »

On this day, July 5, 1975, Tennis star Arthur Ashe became the first African American to win a Wimbledon Men’s Singles Title. Brought to you by the Black365 Calendar. ... read more »

In 1916, the American Tennis Association (ATA) was founded when Black people were being banned from USLTA-sanctioned events. They began an annual national championship tournament a year later. Around Margaret Peters and Matilda Roumania Peters were born, Margaret in 1915 and Matilda in 1917. ... read more »

The Los Angeles Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi will host what many consider to be the kick-off of the African American holiday social calendar here in Southern California, when they host their 82nd Annual Black & White Ball on Saturday, November 17, at the Marina Del Rey Marriott Hotel. ... read more »

Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond. ... read more / view gallery »

Life is a journey and I believe even with all of the ups and downs it can be beautiful if we understand our purpose. ... read more »

Gifts will create an undergraduate scholarship and exhibits celebrating his achievements ... read more »

A new mural honoring black tennis champion and humanitarian Arthur Ashe has gone up in Richmond, his hometown. ... read more »

The recent shooting deaths of Alton Sterling, Philando Castile and five Dallas, TX police officers have affected several members of the sports world. ... read more »

1955- E. Frederic Morrow was appointed as an administrative aide to President Eisenhower and became the first African American to hold an executive position in the White House staff. ... read more »