ORLANDO, Fla. – The American Tennis Association is the oldest Black sports organization in the U.S. and this weekend, it will be launching the Black Tennis Experience.

The weeklong celebration will highlight the rich legacy and ongoing impact of Black athletes in tennis. There will be three signature events, including the ATA National Championships, an Awards Gala and a Celebrity Pro-Am Tournament.

The Celebrity Pro-Am Tournament kicks off the week of events. It will have pro players Donald Young, Jermaine Jenkins, Thomas Blake, and Jeri Ingram.

Celebrity participants include All American, Grown-ish and BMF star Da’Vinchi, SWV vocalist and author Tamara “Taj” Johnson-George, and philanthropist, activist and former athlete Dr. Trisha Bailey.

The American Tennis Association was founded in 1916 and it was once the sole platform for Black tennis players to compete nationally. The ATA now champions growth, inclusion, and excellence in the sport. Today, the organization has more than 4,000 members.

Click here to learn more about the signature events going on from July 27 to Aug. 3 in Orlando.