CBC – Q interview with Billie Jean King

 THE INTERVIEW: Tennis great Billie Jean King serves up social change (click here)  19 minutes.


“Billie Jean King is one of the most famous athletes and social icons in American history. She has long been a champion for social change and equality. King created new inroads for men and women in sports and beyond during her legendary career and she continues to make her mark today.

King was named one of the “100 Most Important Americans of the 20th Century” by Life magazine and, in 2009, President Obama awarded her with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.”

– from American Masters

 

 THE INTERVIEW: Tennis great Billie Jean King serves up social change (click here)  19 minutes.

 

 

 

 

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