Day One: Arthur Ashe

Every spring, the youth of King Street learn about Arthur Ashe and they ways he promoted sportsmanship, equality, and academics. Then, they participate in the NJTL Arthur Ashe Essay and Art Contest.

Below, we've compiled some resources for youth to use when considering their answers to this year's question, "Why do you think Arthur Ashe created teh National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) network, and how has your NJTL Chapter impacted your life?"

Here, Arthur Ashe does the alphabet on Sesame Street!

And here's a short biography about Arthur Ashe:

Here are some of the winners of the Arthur Ashe Essay and Art Contest to inspire you:

An essay about Arthur Ashe's accomplishments

A picture of Arthur Ashe

An essay about how Arthur Ashe used his fame to do good works

A picture inspired by the cover of a magazine

An essay about Arthur Ashe helping people

A picture of a young woman inspired by Arthur Ashe