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Billie Jean King is an American tennis player and social justice pioneer. She became known for championing women’s rights, was instrumental in establishing equal pay for women, and has been a voice for empowerment in the LGBTQIA community.

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Billie Jean King: The First Female Athlete-Activist

Billie Jean King isn’t interested in being a legend—she’s interested in succession.

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Caitlin Thompson
2021
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Why Billie Jean King Finally Took Control of Her Own Story

As she releases her memoir "All In," tennis icon Billie Jean King discusses her career, her causes and "living truthfully."

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Helene Elliott
2021
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Tennis Legend Billie Jean King Transformed the Game

A recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009, Ms. King says she’s “still going full blast” to promote equality and inclusion in sports and beyond.

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Emily Bobrow
2021
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Life’s Work: An Interview with Billie Jean King

At age 11 King tried tennis for the first time and found her calling. She not only became the top female player in the world but also founded the Women’s Tennis Association and WTA Tour and pushed for gender pay equity and more diversity in the sport.

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Alison Beard
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