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Billie Jean King

@BillieJeanKing

Sports Icon, Equality Champion, Founder of @BJK_Foundation, @adidas Global Ambassador.

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Libraries transform lives, and librarians make their power accessible to all.

Thank you to the hardworking staff at the BJK Main Library in City of Long Beach, the Long Beach Public Library system, and at libraries across the world, for their dedication.

Libraries transform lives, and librarians make their power accessible to all. Thank you to the hardworking staff at the BJK Main Library in @LongBeachCity, the @LBCityLibrary system, and at libraries across the world, for their dedication. #NationalLibrarianDay
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Congratulations to #1 draft pick Caitlin Clark, the rest of the #1 picks, and to all players selected to play basketball at the next level.

The upcoming season of the WNBA is going to be electric!

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77 years ago today, on April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

We celebrate his legacy each year on this day. His bravery forever changed the game of baseball.

Thank you, Jackie.

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Ed Woolard, former CEO of Dupont, was a dear friend & my mentor. He passed away in December 2023.

We developed 3 important keys to success:

Relationships are everything.

Keep learning (and keep learning how to learn).

Be a problem-solver.

Remembering him today on his…

Ed Woolard, former CEO of Dupont, was a dear friend & my mentor. He passed away in December 2023. We developed 3 important keys to success: Relationships are everything. Keep learning (and keep learning how to learn). Be a problem-solver. Remembering him today on his…
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Tonight's the night!

Good luck to all the players and teams at the , which takes place on ESPN at 7:30pm ET.

I've been looking forward to this!

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A little snippet from my discussion today at Vilnius University in Lithuania.

Such a warm and welcoming community of people.

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58 years ago today, on April 11, 1966, Emmett Ashford, the first Black umpire in history, made his debut in a game at D.C. Stadium.

The Washington Senators played the Cleveland Guardians, and Emmett was the third base umpire.

He quickly became a popular umpire, and well known…

58 years ago today, on April 11, 1966, Emmett Ashford, the first Black umpire in #MLB history, made his debut in a game at D.C. Stadium. The Washington Senators played the @CleGuardians, and Emmett was the third base umpire. He quickly became a popular umpire, and well known…
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Vitas Gerulaitis' family came from here in Lithuania.

We played World TeamTennis together, and he helped start the City Parks Tennis Program for youth in New York.

He left us far too soon.

Vitas Gerulaitis' family came from here in Lithuania. We played @WorldTeamTennis together, and he helped start the City Parks Tennis Program for youth in New York. He left us far too soon.
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My brother Randy Moffitt and I were two very competitive kids, right from the start.

He had a terrific career as an pitcher (he spent most of his career with the SFGiants).

We were so fortunate to grow up in a loving home. Our bond is unbreakable to this day.…

My brother Randy Moffitt and I were two very competitive kids, right from the start. He had a terrific career as an #MLB pitcher (he spent most of his career with the @SFGiants). We were so fortunate to grow up in a loving home. Our bond is unbreakable to this day.…
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Following a 38-year career as the winningest coach in NCAA history, the inimitable Tara VanDerVeer is retiring.

Congratulations, Tara! Looking forward to seeing where your journey takes you next.

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Having a library named after me in my hometown of City of Long Beach is an honor.

I felt such gratitude on September 21, 2019 when the Billie Jean King Main Library opened to the public. This feeling still exists today.

Libraries are truly a place where everyone belongs.

Happy…

Having a library named after me in my hometown of @LongBeachCity is an honor. I felt such gratitude on September 21, 2019 when the Billie Jean King Main Library opened to the public. This feeling still exists today. Libraries are truly a place where everyone belongs. Happy…
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What a gorgeous first day it was in Vilnius, Lithuania, the nation's capital and largest city.

Cherry blossoms everywhere!

What a gorgeous first day it was in Vilnius, Lithuania, the nation's capital and largest city. Cherry blossoms everywhere!
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A true honor to be a part of this year's Inc. 250, a list of the most creative and inspiring female leaders in America.

inc.com/magazine/20240…

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Bill Moffitt was an athlete, a hardworking police officer, and a brave firefighter.

His work ethic was inspiring, and taught me the value of going after my dreams.

Happy birthday, Dad. I love you.

Bill Moffitt was an athlete, a hardworking police officer, and a brave firefighter. His work ethic was inspiring, and taught me the value of going after my dreams. Happy birthday, Dad. I love you.
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Our sport has lost a passionate and dedicated coach.

I always looked forward to catching up with Alan at Wimbledon.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

May he rest in peace.

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Congratulations to South Carolina Women's Basketball on completing an undefeated season by winning the NCAA D1 Women's Basketball National Championship! 🏆🏀

What a win for women's sports this college basketball season has been!

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