Harris, Cecil

"Different Strokes closely examines how African Americans collectively are faring in tennis, on the court and off"--.

A collection of stories of that chronicles the experiences of blacks in professional hockey and how they overcame racial and cultural prejudices to excel at one of the most popular sports in North America.

Profiles successful African-American tennis players, including Arthur Ashe, Evonne Goolagong, and the Williams sisters, and discusses the United States Tennis Association's alleged discrimination of officials based on race, gender, and age. Includes photographs.