@harvardkennedyschool: “Bobby Riggs is as old as my dad. We can beat Bobby Riggs.” Tennis legend and activist Billie Jean King recounts the famous 1973 Battle of the Sexes and its societal impact. Watch the full conversation: ken.sc/KingForum #BattleOfTheSexes #Tennis #Activist #Feminism #TitleIX

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lilibeetoo
Lili 🇺🇸 - 🇫🇷 :
I remember watching this as a young girl. I cried when she won. Pivotal moment.
2026-05-08 18:45:28
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cdawg_nation
Cdawgnation :
Why was I never taught about this 😭 this is incredible. What a woman.
2026-05-10 01:23:59
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bobjones142
Bob Jones :
The song Philadelphia Freedom by Elton John is written about her. Billie Jean King played on a tennis team called Philadelphia Freedom
2026-05-09 05:01:26
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speckie40
Sylvia Beale :
We had such faith in Billy Jean. There was never any doubt in our eyes🥰
2026-05-09 01:05:06
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kevinbachelder
Kevin Bachelder :
She is a LEGEND!
2026-05-08 13:57:59
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ak_geo
KB :
Love her!! I was 8 years old and it was a BIG deal… everyone in my orbit was for Riggs except me. I was secretly pulling for King and even when she won I kept to myself but it was a huge moment for me!!!
2026-05-08 21:06:07
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book.guy26
book guy :
what an intelligent woman
2026-05-09 00:54:28
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enzocannoli
Enzo Cannoli :
I was 8 years old and watched the match in the living room of my best friend - we were 100% focused - it was great to go back to school and flaunt it in front of the boys.😊
2026-05-10 03:08:25
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skibnidyrizz
SkibiddyzNutz :
What a beautiful human being.
2026-05-08 21:46:06
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matthuber5
Matt Huber :
Girl dad here, my daughter will be shown this ASAP! 👍
2026-05-10 14:32:59
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erinaballoon1
E :
It was hugely important and she DID IT !! ❤️❤️
2026-05-09 14:45:15
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k404found
кали :
The last part about the raises is so important and essential.
2026-05-11 17:05:06
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pen5920
Pen :
She’s amazing what an inspiration
2026-05-09 08:35:28
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monroyesme
Esme Monroy :
**Athleticism varies by person
2026-05-12 02:59:43
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caltam3
caltam3 :
I was 8 and remember my whole family watching together, rooting for her. She’s not wrong on how important it was for her to win.👏 I remember it vividly.
2026-05-09 15:04:14
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grannysboyantics
Granny’s Boy stupid stuff :
I love Billy!! Changed the futures of so many women!!
2026-05-09 01:21:34
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luvtherileys
luvtherileys :
I watched this match and it was important- I remember as a little girl thinking wow we can do it!!!!🥰
2026-05-09 16:22:04
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rkapstein
rkapstein :
I was 13 yrs old. This was a huge deal at the time. A pivotal moment.
2026-05-11 11:42:59
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ih8theans
ih8theans :
Our queen
2026-05-10 00:04:54
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user3475372530521
CeceCP :
I never knew about this until I watched the movie Battle of the Sexes with Steve Carell and Emma Stone. Billie Jean King was a trailblazer. ❤️
2026-05-09 19:19:47
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globalconnectsocal
Kifaya :
She is amazing ❤️
2026-05-08 23:20:03
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just_a_bored_artist
Syd the science kid! :
As a former female college athlete, thank you!!!
2026-05-10 19:51:22
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futureanimous
ELILILY🏳️‍🌈💗 :
my mom was 15 thank you
2026-05-09 20:14:22
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ontheedgelibrarian
ontheedgelibrarian :
I was 7 and remembered it being a huge event
2026-05-09 04:07:20
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themoreuknow74
TheMoreUknow :
I was so excited to see you win!!!
2026-05-09 05:56:50
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