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I strongly believe the black culture spends too much time, energy and effort raising, praising, and teasing our black children about the dubious glories of professional sports.

Arthur Ashe

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Arthur Ashe
Age: 49 †
Born: 1943
Born: July 10
Died: 1993
Died: February 6
Military Officer
Tennis Player
Richmond
Virginia
Arthur Robert Ashe
Jr.
Black
Professional
Teasing
Children
Praise
Praising
Much
Glory
Glories
Believe
Sports
Dubious
Time
Effort
Tease
Belief
Spends
Energy
Raising
Culture
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