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Libraries transform lives, and librarians make their power accessible to all.
Thank you to the hardworking staff and at libraries across the world, for their dedication.
#NationalLibrarianDay
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On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Each year on this day, we celebrate his legacy, which forever changed the game of baseball.
Thank you, Jackie.
#Jackie42 #JackieRobinsonDay
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For 42.
Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of a legend that means so much to our game. Thank you for paving the way, Jackie. #Jackie42
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Ed Woolard,former CEO of Dupont, is my mentor, and a dear friend.
Together, we developed 3 important keys to success:
1. Relationships are everything.
2. Keep learning (and keep learning how to learn).
3. Be a problem-solver.
Happy birthday, Ed!
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Congratulations to my dear friend on receiving the Commitment Award, presented to players who competed in a minimum of 20 World Group ties.
Chrissie played in 42 ties and won 8 titles. #BJKCup
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The 2023 theme art poster is stunning. It was so special seeing it in person for the first time today.
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Thrilled to participate in the Champions of Equity Luncheon at the Qualifier in Delray with Yvonne Odom, of the , and .
#EmbraceAmbition #AdvantageAll
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Congratulations to and all others selected as appointees to the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities.
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Wonderful to be together and share stories and memories.
Relationships are everything.
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The #BJKCup Qualifier kicks off tomorrow in Delray Beach, Florida, with the United States vs. Austria.
Can't wait!
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It was always about more than tennis for the @WTA.
Narrated by @BillieJeanKing, #TennisWorthy presented by @Infosys tells the story of women fighting for change on and off the court.
#TranscendingTennis #WTA50
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Today marks the anniversary of an important day in #MLB history.
On April 11, 1966, Emmett Ashford, the 1st Black umpire in MLB history, made his debut in a game at D.C. Stadium. The Washington Senators played the .
#HistoryMatters
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Welcome to the Sparks! 
19-year-old phenom @SwainShaneice is selected in Round 2.
#LetsGoSparks #WNBADraft
19-year-old phenom @SwainShaneice is selected in Round 2.
#LetsGoSparks #WNBADraft
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Loading up in purple and gold. 
@zia_cooke is coming to Los Angeles.
#LetsGoSparks #WNBADraft
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The #WNBADraft is tonight!
The will select 10th, and their home opener is May 19th.
Looking forward to another incredible #WNBA season.
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My brother Randy Moffitt and I were raised by devoted parents who did everything they could for their two very competitive kids.
Randy was an #MLB pitcher, who spent most of his career w/the .
We are very close, and I love him with all my heart.
#NationalSiblingDay
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Happy #Easter to those who celebrate.
May this holiday and the change of season that follows fill you with a sense of renewal, hope, and joy.
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One year ago today, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed to the Supreme Court as the first Black woman to be appointed to the bench in its 233-year history.
#WomenMakingHistory
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One year ago today, the Senate confirmed Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve as the first Black woman and first former public defender on the U.S. Supreme Court.
We’re still celebrating. #JusticeForAll
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In Houston last weekend for the NCAA Men's College Basketball Championship Game, and look what we saw right next to the basketball venue.
Such incredible memories at the Houston Astrodome.
What a night that was.
#BattleOfTheSexes
#ThrowbackThursday
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Tonight is the first night of #Passover.
Wishing all those celebrating blessings, joy, and peace.
Chag Sameach!
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The gratitude I felt on September 21, 2019 when the Billie Jean King Main Library in opened to the public still exists today.
Libraries are a place where everyone belongs.
Having one named after me in my hometown is an honor of a lifetime.
#NationalLibraryWeek
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After all the basketball, it was so great to visit with one of our dearest friends and my mixed doubles partner, Owen Davidson.
Owen Davidson and I won 8 Grand Slam Mixed Doubles titles, 4 of them at #Wimbledon (1967, 1971, 1973, 1974).
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If you're a young adult who has demonstrated how to use the power of sport as a catalyst for change within your local school or community, or you know of one, applications for the 2023 Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award are now open.
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Applications are now open for the 2023 @BillieJeanKing Youth Leadership Award
#ESPN will once again honor high school and college-aged students who, like our co-founder, use the power of sports to improve their communities.
Learn more: bit.ly/BJKYL2023
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The was so exciting last night, and the evening was made even more special because we were able to spend time with , Houston's mayor.
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Such a honor to meet and speak with the incredible @BillieJeanKing tonight at @MFinalFour.
A trailblazer in her own right and a beacon of hope and inspiration for many women and athletes in all sports.
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I'll never forget where I was from October 25-26, 1975, and the incredible photographer captured it all.
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@TheO2 is your oyster #Elton!
We take a look back down The Yellow Brick Road with @BillieJeanKing and late great photographer, Terry O’Neill, at those iconic Dodger Stadium shows.
Buy fine art: iconicimagesgallery.com
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FOR THE FIRST TIME IN PROGRAM HISTORY…
@LSUwbkb is on top of the college basketball world
#WFinalFour x #NationalChampionship
#WFinalFour x #NationalChampionship
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The future of women's college basketball keeps getting brighter.
Congratulations to undefeated , who won their third National Championship in program history.
And cheers to , also undefeated, who won the National Championship!
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Congratulations to and !
They're heading to the NCAA Women's National Championship game on Sunday after two incredible games last night.
Can't wait!
#MarchMadness
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All 11 officials for the #WFinalFour are women, and because of a rule change made last year, these officials will be paid the same as the Men's Final Four officials.
Progress.
#MarchMadness
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The officials for the 2023 Women's Final Four have been announced!
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#WFinalFour
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#WFinalFour
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In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the , Trailblazers includes more than 250 photographs and 148 years' worth of stories about inspiring women and their achievements.
Available on May 2, 2023.
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I’m pleased to partner with to accelerate diversity, equity, & inclusion in the workplace.
Together, we will take meaningful and sustained action, and facilitate accountability for DE&I results.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/5n7faez9.
#RealWorldChange
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Did you know today will be the first time since 1968 that every #MLB team opens on the same day, barring any postponements?
Go, #Dodgers!
#OpeningDay2023 #OpeningDay
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This photo reminds me of my childhood, filled with sports. I played basketball, softball, & tennis, of course.
My undefeated softball team won the All-City Junior Girls Championship.
I played shortstop & was leadoff batter.
Can you find me?
#OpeningDay2023 #ThrowbackThursday
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What makes Caitlin’s 40-point triple-double so special is the fact so many player never had one, not me, Michael Jordan, or Larry Bird!
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. of is the only women's or men's player in history with a 40-point triple-double in an #NCAA tournament game.
She helped her team make the #FinalFour for the first time in 30 years.
Congratulations, Caitlin and Iowa Women's Basketball!
#MarchMadness
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