This Year’s U.S. Open Puts Social Justice Courtside

The tennis event’s 'Be Open' campaign expands on 2020’s push for diversity, inclusion and equity

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In 2020, the U.S. Open used its empty facility in Queens to amplify statements of inclusion and social responsibility. This year, it’s taking those declarations right to fans in the stands.

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) launched its “Be Open” campaign last year amid the horrors of Covid-19 and the racial reckoning following the murder of George Floyd in police custody. The organization asked artists of various backgrounds to create images depicting social injustice, inclusion and diversity. 

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