NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Billie Jean King Travels With a Message About History
Tennis player and LGBT rights activist Billie Jean King has been selected by President Obama to represent the United States as a part of the American delegation at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Learn why her selection is so...
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Game Changers
Explores the cultural, political, and social barriers women have overcome to play competitive sports.
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Billie Jean Won for All Women
Although she won numerous tennis championships, Billie Jean King will probably always be remembered for her victory against Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes". Biographical facts and career statistics are included at this ESPN site.
Other
Aclu: Title Ix the Nine
Brief biographies of nine visionary people who supported equal opportunity for women in education and sports.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Billie Jean King
The National Women's Hall of Fame gives a tribute to Billy Jean King and her great accomplishments as a tennis player and as a pioneer for women in sports.
Danuta Bois
Distinguished Women of Past and Present: Billie Jean King
This site gives a short summary of Billie Jean King's life and her achievements.
Other
Wic: Short Biography of Billie Jean King
A short biography of Billie Jean King's successful career and her contribution to women in tennis.
Other
Finding Dulcinea: Billie Jean King, Tennis Star and Feminist Pioneer
Article on former tennis pro Billie Jean King, with career highlights and an overview of her personal life. Dated November 2010.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Sally Ride
Learn about the first American woman to go up in space with this brief article on Sally Ride.
Other
Pocantico Hills School: Billie Jean King
A brief article by an elementary school student about the life and career of Billie Jean King. Links to other sites.
Curated OER
Finding Dulcinea: Billie Jean King: Photograph
Photograph of Billie Jean King after winning the Battle of the Sexes tennis match.
Curated OER
President Obama Awards Billie Jean King the Presidential Medal of Freedom 2009
President Obama Awards Billie Jean King the Presidential Medal of Freedom, 2009.