Arts Sep 20 On 50th anniversary of Billie Jean King’s ‘Battle of the Sexes’ victory, a push to honor her in Congress By Brian Mahoney, Associated Press
Nation Sep 05 Watch 8:36 Billie Jean King on her legendary career and fight for equal pay in women’s sports Today, some women’s tennis players are among the highest-paid athletes in the world. But that wasn’t always the case. Equal pay was a long battle fought by the same women playing the game, including the legendary Billie Jean King. Amna… By Amna Nawaz, Anne Azzi Davenport
Nation Aug 17 Watch 1:56 Billie Jean King reveals how a $1 contract shaped professional women’s tennis The 19th, an independent nonprofit newsroom focused on gender and politics — and a streaming partner of the NewsHour— hosts its annual Represents summit this week. In an interview with NewsHour's chief correspondent Amna Nawaz for the event, tennis icon…
Nation Sep 04 Watch 8:00 Billie Jean King on athlete activism: ‘Our job is to lead’ Billie Jean King, one of the most renowned and beloved athletes of our time, made her mark on the court as the top women’s tennis player in the world. Off the court, she continues her advocacy for equality. King joins… By Jeffrey Brown
Economy Apr 12 Equal pay for equal play. What the sport of tennis got right And what still needs work. By Joshua Barajas
Aug 12 Watch Medal of Freedom Recipients Honored at White House President Barack Obama awarded 16 people with the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Wednesday. Judy Woodruff offers a look at the ceremony. Continue watching