Citizen Ashe Film Screening
February 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm – Reception; Citizen Ashe Film Screening / Discussion to follow from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: UCLA Northwest Auditorium, 350 De Neve Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Refreshments will be served. Attendance is complimentary; registration is required. We kindly request your RSVP by Wednesday, February 25, 2025.
On behalf of Arthur Ashe Legacy Project @UCLA, we are pleased to invite you to a 50th Anniversary Celebration of Arthur Ashe’s Historic Wimbledon Victory. This event commemorates one of the most significant milestones in tennis history and the enduring impact of Arthur Ashe’s legacy.
Arthur Ashe, one of UCLA’s most influential alumni, was not only a groundbreaking tennis champion but also a tireless advocate for social justice, civil rights, health, and education. Ashe’s legacy goes beyond his remarkable athletic achievements, including becoming the first African American man to win Wimbledon, the U.S. Open, and the Australian Open. He used his platform to challenge the systemic inequities of his time and fought for marginalized communities both on and off the tennis court. Ashe was particularly outspoken on issues of racial inequality, apartheid, HIV/AIDS awareness, and the importance of education. Many of the systemic issues Ashe fought for — racial injustice, access to healthcare, educational inequities, and global human rights — continue to inflict harm on individuals and communities across the world.
Join us for an exclusive celebration paying tribute to Ashe’s extraordinary contributions to the world and learn more about the ongoing impact of his legacy through the Arthur Ashe Legacy Project at UCLA. The evening will feature a reception followed by a film screening of Citizen Ashe, a biography that highlights his life and enduring influence.
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