BILLIE JEAN KING EARNS A COLLEGE DEGREE

 BILLIE JEAN KING EARNS A COLLEGE DEGREE

Billie Jean King raised her right hand in triumph.

Not for victory on the tennis court.

This time she was celebrating earning a college degree 65 years after she first took classes.

The 82 year old sports and equality icon received her bachelor's of art  in history from the California State University, Los Angeles on 18th May 2026.

She said,"It's never too late.  Whatever age you are, whatever your abilities are, go for it if you want it."

Her whole life she had committed herself to working toward equality and inclusion for all.

She held the view," We can never understand inclusion unless we've been excluded."

She punctuated her statement with, "Si se peude!" 

It meant, "Yes, you can!"

When queried, would she go for a master's degree now, the reply was highly motivating.

"I just think it's wonderful to always keep learning."

Times of India

20 May 2026