The NYPR Archives Celebrates Black History Month

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Arthur Ashe at the New York Public Library, 1987

A man of firm convictions but gentle demeanor. Aug 31, 2011

With books in one hand, a tennis racquet in the other... Jan 2, 1972

"It's Good to be alive." Baseball great Roy Campanella talks about coping with paralysis at this 1959 Books and Authors Luncheon. Mar 1, 2016

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The 'Negro Leagues' remembered. Feb 5, 2013

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Official reception for tennis star Althea Gibson after her ticket-tape parade, right after her first victory at Wimbledon. Apr 30, 2014

Jackie Robinson answers questions about the fight for civil rights in this 1968 interview. Dec 14, 2012

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Sugar Ray Robinson returns home. Aug 2, 1951

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Joseph Louis Barrow becomes Joe Louis. Apr 1, 1943

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Jackie Robinson was the first African American player to play for Major League Baseball. Jul 25, 1962

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Evander Holyfield interviewed by Casper Citron on 1996-uu-uu. Jan 1, 1996