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King awarded historic Congressional Gold Medal

Billie Jean King is the first individual female athlete to receive the Congressional Gold Medal, recognizing her contributions to sports and gender equality.

Two Brooklyn Organizations Win Female Sports Grants

New Heights Youth and PISTE Academy received $5,000 grants to support initiatives that empower women and girls through sports and education.

King awarded historic Congressional Gold Medal

Billie Jean King is the first individual female athlete to receive the Congressional Gold Medal, recognizing her contributions to sports and gender equality.

Two Brooklyn Organizations Win Female Sports Grants

New Heights Youth and PISTE Academy received $5,000 grants to support initiatives that empower women and girls through sports and education.
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Billie Jean King took tennis equity to the top of sport. She never got comfortable there

Billie Jean King, despite her achievements, feels frustration with the slow progress towards women's equality in tennis and society.

Billie Jean King to be awarded with Congressional Gold Medal: 'An honor and a privilege'

Billie Jean King will become the first woman athlete to receive the Congressional Gold Medal for her achievements and dedication to equality.

When will the pay gap in tennis be bridged? DW 08/24/2024

The US Open will equalize prize money for women and men at $75 million in 2024, reflecting over five decades of advocacy for pay equity in tennis.

2024 US Open Fan Week, Mixed Madness brings party atmosphere to America's tennis major in Queens | amNewYork

US Open fan week offers exclusive events and close encounters with tennis stars, making it a vibrant experience for all attendees.

Billie Jean King took tennis equity to the top of sport. She never got comfortable there

Billie Jean King, despite her achievements, feels frustration with the slow progress towards women's equality in tennis and society.

Billie Jean King to be awarded with Congressional Gold Medal: 'An honor and a privilege'

Billie Jean King will become the first woman athlete to receive the Congressional Gold Medal for her achievements and dedication to equality.

When will the pay gap in tennis be bridged? DW 08/24/2024

The US Open will equalize prize money for women and men at $75 million in 2024, reflecting over five decades of advocacy for pay equity in tennis.

2024 US Open Fan Week, Mixed Madness brings party atmosphere to America's tennis major in Queens | amNewYork

US Open fan week offers exclusive events and close encounters with tennis stars, making it a vibrant experience for all attendees.
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#womens-sports

Dodgers' Owners Eyeing Success in Women's Sports Ventures

Billie Jean King's influence on women's sports and investments in multiple women's teams are significant.

Dodgers Co-Owner Produces Baseball Film to Air During World Series

Billie Jean King is producing a film to inspire girls and women in baseball through the documentary 'See Her Be Her.'

King to make history with Congressional Medal

Billie Jean King is the first female athlete awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, recognizing her advocacy and contributions to women's sports.

Dodgers' Owners Eyeing Success in Women's Sports Ventures

Billie Jean King's influence on women's sports and investments in multiple women's teams are significant.

Dodgers Co-Owner Produces Baseball Film to Air During World Series

Billie Jean King is producing a film to inspire girls and women in baseball through the documentary 'See Her Be Her.'

King to make history with Congressional Medal

Billie Jean King is the first female athlete awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, recognizing her advocacy and contributions to women's sports.
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Billie Jean King celebrates anniversary of women's voting rights, noting there's more to be done

The 19th Amendment granted voting rights to white women, but systemic discrimination delayed equality for women of color in the U.S.

Minnesota becomes the inaugural champion of the Professional Women's Hockey League

Minnesota wins inaugural Professional Women's Hockey League championship.
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Billie Jean King says a Massachusetts challenge to a kids book about her is 'so very sad'

Billie Jean King expresses dismay over parent's challenge to her biography book in a Massachusetts school library.

Dodgers Co-Owner to Make Special Appearance on Jeopardy!

Billie Jean King will feature in a special 'Trailblazing Women in Sports' category on Jeopardy!

Billie Jean King says a Massachusetts challenge to a kids book about her is 'so very sad'

Billie Jean King expresses dismay over parent's challenge to her biography book in a Massachusetts school library.

Dodgers Co-Owner to Make Special Appearance on Jeopardy!

Billie Jean King will feature in a special 'Trailblazing Women in Sports' category on Jeopardy!
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Senate unanimously passes bill awarding Congressional Medal of Honor to Billie Jean King

Billie Jean King to be awarded Congressional Medal of Honor for advancing equal rights in athletics and society.
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