Billie Jean King, a champion on the tennis court and LGBTQ+ icon, is a pioneer for women’s sports. Founder of the Women’s Tennis Association and the Women’s Sports Foundation, she shattered barriers with her historic win over Bobby Riggs in the 1973 Battle of the Sexes. Beyond her 39 Grand Slam titles, King is a trailblazer for equality, serving as a powerful voice and advocate. Her impact is seen in the Billie Jean King Cup, the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, and numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom. With a career spanning decades, King continues to inspire and lead through her philanthropy and activism.

The End of an Era: Women Who Code Closing
Women Who Code started as a community group in 2011 by a small team of engineers in San Francisco who were seeking connection and support