Bille Jean King and Oprah
As I was watching T.V. on a regular day, I noticed an important woman who I had recognized, throughout an Oprah commercial and it was Billie Jean King. I was excited to see a famous woman on October 16, 2008 who I had studied about in Kinesiology class on T.V. as she would be in today’s society. Oprah gave Billy Jean a Minerva Award to recognize her unique way to change the world. Minerva was a roman goddess and she symbolizes peace and justice. Billie Jean is a tennis player who aided awareness to fight for sex equality in sports as well as the strengthening title IX. As I saw Billie socialize with other important women and Oprah I couldn’t help but noticed how down to earth she is. Billie sits around with Oprah discussing her historical tennis match with Bobby Riggs and her fears and nightmares she still has to this date awakening thinking of herself where she once stood before the game. Billie always knew the match was more than just tennis but it was a match that symbolized social change. Maria Shriver, Gloria Steinem, Billie Jean King and Oprah discuss what society has imposed on women the super women title which means the ability to work as well as service the home and yet many women have been fitting society standards and not have society fit them.
Alondra Cobian kinn338Isect 01
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I am responding to this blog because I have had the fortunate opportunity to meet Billie Jean King. She is one of the co-founders of the World Team Tennis (WTT) Organization, a co-ed professional tennis league. One of the teams in the WTT is the Newport Beach Breakers, which is sponsored by the physical therapy company I work for. I have had the opportunity to work and meet up with some of the athletes, including Anna Kournikova and Venus Williams. The most rewarding part of working at the WTT was meeting Billie Jean King herself. I shook her hand and told her that I was a huge fan, and told her thanks for everything she has done for women in sports, and females in general. She was very modest, considering that she was one of the pioneers that paved the way for women in sports. Her victory against Bobby Riggs in the "Battle of the Sexes" in 1973 raised awareness in the capabilities of females, empowering women all over the country, and educating their male counterparts. Following that match, she contributed to many organizations that would benefit women to this day, such as the Women’s Tennis Association, the Women’s Sports Foundation, and Women’s Sports Magazines. It is no wonder why she is named one of the 100 Most Important Americans of the 20th Century by Life Magazine. Her contributions to society has helped propel the increasing progression in women in athletic participation and opportunities in general. Thanks Billie Jean!
Laura Wong Kin338I Section01
I also seen this episode of Oprah as I was switching through the channels.If it had not been for the class i would have no idea who Billie Gean is.Like most people that Oprah features, Billie Jean is most definately one of the inspiring pioneers for women to participate in sports and thus deserves the recognition.Not only did she break into the sports world but she still continues to be an advocate for women throughout the world.She helps though charities and events which I believe for a person of her stature is very impressive.To her she does not feel as if she is such a "hero," she just felt it was something to be done.People like Billie Jean are truly an inspiration to show others that you can overcome barriers that people never thought imaginable, and excel in the area. Billie Jean is an inspiration, role model and someone who makes me proud to say I am a women.
-Vani Leon Kin338i Sect 01
WOW... Today in class a brief discussion came up on the topic of Oprah and Billy Jean! I was interested in this so here I am writing a comment! I wish I able to see that episode with Billy Jean! She is an amazing women who has made a huge difference in sports for women! She had paved the road for other women to stand up and make a change, be who others said she shouldn't be and make a change for all women! As I clicked on the topic to write and comment I saw that there was 2 other comments and of course I read them as well! The first comment I read was Laura's and that was awesome! She meet Billy Jean, I am jealous! Your comment was so awesome! I can't believe you have not bragged about this in class before, I would of!
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