Arthur Ashe - Mr. Ashe was a prominent professional tennis player who blazed a trail for black athletes particularly in tennis. He won three grand slam titles and was the first black to win the Wimbledon, the U.S. Open and Australian Open titles. He contracted HIV in the early 1990's and prior to his death set up a foundation to combat AIDS.
Pilsen Community Academy - Actually this school is NOT named after an individual. The only Pilsen I'm familiar with is a city in the Czech Republic!! So in all probability it is called Pilsen (around 17th and 18th Streets) as Bohemians settled here in the 1870's. By the end of WW I many Mexicans came to live for employment opportunities. Today this is a thriving Latino neighborhood.
Over the next few days I'll provide some additional insights into what is taking place in the schools and I want to tackle some of the degrading education bills in various states.
Have a good day,
Dick
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