covering tennis at "the new york times." arthur ashe was at west point in their data processing department and i thought i'd go up and interview arthur. ♪ what would i give ♪ >> i got the distinct impression that arthur was beginning to realize what he was capable of being off the court. that he could be a spokesperson for social change. >> i felt that i was coming into my own as far as being able to say what i wanted to say and have it be taken seriously. >> he had been approached about making a talk in washington, d.c. which would be the first time to really putt himself on the line to reveal some of the ideas that he had. ♪ slip away ♪ ♪ i need you so ♪