The Arthur Ashe Courage Award is an annual award presented by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to recognize individuals who have made a significant contribution to society. The award is named after the late tennis player and humanitarian Arthur Ashe, who was the first African-American male to win a Grand Slam title. The award is given to a person who has shown courage in the face of adversity, and this year's recipient is Arthur Ashe Courage Award winner, Arthur Ashe Jr., whose father was the first African-American to win a Grand Slam title. The award is also known as the 'ASHE' award, which is an acronym for Arthur Ashe's initials.