Juneteenth is a cultural celebration by African Americans in the U.S. originally in Texas. Also referred to as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, Juneteenth commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery and emancipation of slaves on June 19, 1865. That’s the day the Union army arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce that all African-American…
Community has been the cornerstone during these extraordinary times. All of us at USTA Colorado are thinking of you and our wish is that you and your family stay safe and healthy. We’re a community and are in this together! In honor of the traditions, and history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the…
For 2020 Women’s History Month, USTA Colorado celebrates Gigi Fernandez, a recent Colorado Tennis Hall of Fame inductee. A native of Puerto Rico, Gigi was a pioneer for female sports on the island. From a young age, her natural ability coupled with her instinct on the court, were signs that Gigi would reach levels that…
February is Black History Month, which is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of blacks in U.S. history. Exploring the contributions of African Americans in tennis, the first African American male to win Wimbledon, Arthur Ashe said… “There were times when I asked myself whether…
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the uprising at Stonewall Inn, a seminal event that gave birth to the gay liberation movement’s fight for rights, which continues today. Pride month is an opportunity raise awareness and push for inclusion and equity for the LGBTQ community. Diversity and Inclusion are our core values and strategic…
The 13th Annual Diversity TennisFest will be hosted by City Park Racquet Club in partnership with USTA Colorado. This FREE tennis festival will engage youth and parents of all ages and abilities to participate in a healthy family activity in a festive environment while learning the benefits of the great, life-long sport of tennis. A…
Andrea Jaeger, 2007 Colorado Tennis Hall of Fame Inductee This year’s theme for Women’s History Month is “Visionary Women: Champions of Peace and Nonviolence.” The model of peace, Sister Andrea uses her professional tennis career to help children with terminal illness and their families in her role since 2006 as an Anglican Dominican nun. During…
Black History Month is a time to remember the people of our nation that helped further the idea that all people are equal. Black history is American history — and it’s a varied and rich history. This year’s 2019 theme is the “Black Migrations” tracking the continuous movement of blacks from the American South to…
National Hispanic Heritage Month is the official celebration of the contributions made and the important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrate their heritage and culture. The Hispanic community have had a profound and positive influence on our country through their strong commitment to family, faith, hard work, and service….
June is Pride Month and to celebrate, here’s a shout out to Denver Area Tennis Enthusiasts (DATE). DATE is a Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender tennis group in Denver, whose purpose is to promote opportunities to play tennis. Gay pride or LGBT pride is the positive stance against discrimination and violence toward lesbian, gay, bisexual,…