In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth, History in Five is proud to present a daily profile of somebody who made a difference. Today we celebrate Arthur Ashe, who died on this day in 1993. Ashe was the first black man to win Wimbledon, the U.S. Open, and the Australian Open, along with two doubles titles and a handful of Davis Cup wins. In retirement, Ashe dedicated himself to educational causes before contracting HIV from a blood transfusion during surgery. His health deteriorated quickly but not befor

1.2M views · 7.3K reactions | Arthur Ashe made history at the 1968 US Open, becoming the first African-American man to win the singles title. | US Open Tennis Championships | Facebook

Arthur Ashe was a legend in so many ways, but particularly when he stepped on the court at the US Open Tennis Championships. | United States Tennis Association - USTA (Official)