Equal rights are something that people have been fighting for since the birth of America. Malcolm X and MLK Jr. are known by many for the feats they accomplished to gain those rights for African Americans. When it comes to women's rights, the name Billie Jean King does not ... women were limited, and, once they were given those opportunities, they were nowhere near equal to men. Billie Jean was on a campaign for women to be equal. According to the Biography.com, "This campaign for equality is most notably remembered for her 1973 'Battle of the Sexes' match against 55-year-old tennis cha...

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