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I used to be told if I talked about my sexuality in any way that we wouldnt have a tennis tour
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"I used to be told if I talked about my sexuality in any way that we wouldn't have a tennis tour"

- Billie Jean King

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This quote by Billie Jean King speaks with the discrimination and bias that she dealt with as a lesbian athlete in the 1970s. At the time, it was not socially appropriate to be honestly gay, and King was cautioned that if she discussed her sexuality, she would not be able to continue her career as a professional tennis player. This quote highlights the battles that LGBTQ+ people dealt with in the past, and how they were typically silenced and forced to conceal their true identities. It likewise serves as a suggestion of how far we have been available in regards to approval and understanding of the LGBTQ+ neighborhood. King's courage to speak up and fight for her rights paved the way for future generations of LGBTQ+ professional athletes to be open and proud of who they are.

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Billie Jean King This quote is written / told by Billie Jean King somewhere between November 22, 1943 and today. She was a famous Athlete from USA. The author also have 42 other quotes.

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