Laver Contemporary is a job title held by Arthur Ashe, an American professional tennis player who won three Grand Slam titles and was the first African American to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. He was also a social justice advocate and a leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Ashe held the position of Laver Contemporary from 1993 until his death in 1993. The role involved Ashe promoting the sport of tennis and advocating for social justice issues.