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BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Black Tennis, A Compilation By Arthur A. Carrington
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Before ever having a substantive conversation with Arthur Carrington, he sent to me what is now my tennis bible; his first compilation, Black Tennis An Archival Collection: 1890-1962. I am so in love with this book and what it represents, thank you so much Arthur.
This compilation is a work that sheds a very necessary light on African American tennis pioneers, tennis clubs and the American Tennis Association National Championships. It has to be virtually impossible to get this wealth of documentation all in one place anywhere else.
I'm going to share a few excerpts from the book here, but you'll have to get your own copy if you want to experience the full effect. Residing inside of this book are priceless historical jewels documenting the rich heritage of Blacks in tennis. (Click on photos for expanded view.)




Posted by Shelia at 3:32 AM Labels: American Tennis Association, Arthur Carrington, Black Tennis An Archival Collection: 1890-1962, Flora Lomax, Frank Jackson, Jackson Crowns, Ora Washington Email this post
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