Which landmark 1972 U.S. civil rights law did Billie Jean King lobby for to ensure equal funding in school sports?
Chapter 1

Rebellion of the Original 9

Chapter 2

The Battle of the Sexes

Chapter 3

Championing Title IX and equal sports

Chapter 4

A legacy of inclusion and equality

YOUR GOAL

Master of The legacy of Billie Jean King

Ch 3 · Championing Title IX and equal sports
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diego Title IX and Equal Sports

We fought for the law and we claimed the court, now the game is equal for us all!

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diego The power of World TeamTennis

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Coaching the boys

diego King broke barriers by coaching professional men's and co-ed teams.

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Founding the Women's Sports Foundation

diego King created a charity to fund and advocate for girls in sports.

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Billie's Fair Play
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Fun Fact

Coaching history: In 1984, Billie Jean King became the first woman to coach a professional co-ed team, the Philadelphia Freedoms.

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Glossary
title ix (noun)
A federal civil rights law in the United States that prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity receiving federal funding. In 1972, Billie Jean King campaigned on Capitol Hill to advocate for the landmark legislation's passage.

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Gossip

Which school sport deserves more funding and attention?

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Quiz

Which U.S. President signed Title IX into law in 1972, which King heavily championed?

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diego Founding the Women's Sports Foundation

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What unique court design feature did World TeamTennis introduce to make the sport more modern?

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What foundation did Billie Jean King establish in 1974 to advance athletic opportunities for girls?

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Which team did Billie Jean King coach to Olympic gold medals in 1996 and 2000?

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In what year did Billie Jean King co-found the innovative World TeamTennis league?

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Which landmark 1972 U.S. civil rights law did Billie Jean King lobby for to ensure equal funding in school sports?

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What was the name of the professional co-ed team that Billie Jean King coached in 1984?

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In 1984, Billie Jean King became the first woman to coach a professional team in which co-ed league?

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