Billie Jean King on athlete activism: 'Our job is to lead'

Billie Jean King, one of the most renowned and beloved athletes of our time, made her mark on the court as the top women’s tennis player in the world. Off the court, she continues her advocacy for equality. King joins Jeffrey Brown for a conversation at the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Open.

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