Meet the 7 lesbian & sapphic athletes hitting it big in professional women’s tennis
These queer women are breaking down barriers and winning titles!
September 1, 2025
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Billie Jean King is going back to college and hoping to inspire others
King left college 60 years ago to pursue her tennis career. Now she's back to earn her degree.
July 31, 2025
Billie Jean King: Listen to transgender athletes
"Just listen to their stories. Listen – not tell them," says the tennis legend.
July 7, 2025
Sally Ride told her partner it was OK to come out 10 days before her death
“We had a wonderful relationship from the time we were kids until we became lovers,” Tam O'Shaughnessy said.
June 17, 2025
Report: 5 employees quit over LGBTQ+ book removal
Bodacious Bookstore & Cafe denies removing titles, saying it only responded to complaints about age-inappropriate content visible to children.
May 7, 2025
Watch the trailer for 'Sally,' the documentary about pioneering lesbian astronaut Sally Ride
Ride flew to fame as the first American woman in space, but her 27-year relationship with Tam O'Shaughnessy became public knowledge only upon Ride's death.
May 1, 2025
Billie Jean King becomes first woman to receive Walk of Fame star for sports entertainment
Billie Jean King is the first woman to be honored in the Walk of Fame's new category for sports entertainment.
April 8, 2025
31 Period Films of Lesbians and Bi Women in Love That Will Take You Back
For viewers who prefer to time travel with a good love story about queer women, there are plenty of options.
December 9, 2024
Over 30 celebrities join auction to put LGBTQ+ books in classrooms (exclusive)
Pride and Less Prejudice's auction features items donated by celebrities such as singer Janelle Monáe, actor Daniel Radcliffe, interior designer Bobby Berk, and many more.
September 26, 2024
Billie Jean King to be awarded with Congressional Gold Medal: 'An honor and a privilege'
The tennis legend will be the first woman athlete to receive the award.
September 18, 2024
Billie Jean King celebrates anniversary of women's voting rights, noting there's more to be done
She adds that many women of color had to wait for the right to vote.
August 27, 2024
Billie Jean King says a Massachusetts challenge to a kids book about her is ‘so very sad’
A mother has asked her child’s school to remove the book because it mentions LGBTQ+ people and divorce. The lesbian tennis legend had thoughts.
May 16, 2024
Watch these two women's hockey fans get engaged on ice in the cutest way
When given the chance to take a shot on goal during intermission, two women took the chance to surprise the audience — and each other.
May 6, 2024
Billie Jean King sends birthday love to 97-year-old 'A League of Their Own' inspiration Maybelle Blair
Maybelle "All the Way Mae" Blair is still slinging as she marks her 97th birthday.
January 19, 2024
Billie Jean King Calls for Tennis to Come Together After Controversial Season-Finale
The finals were held on the coast of Mexico...during hurricane season.
November 26, 2023
Billie Jean King Revealed as 'Masked Singer' Contestant Royal Hen
She sang "Philadelphia Freedom," which Elton John wrote in her honor.
October 19, 2023
Megan Rapinoe Is Honored in Front of Record Crowd Before Retirement
More than 34,000 came to see Megan Rapinoe at her last regular season home game.
October 8, 2023
Here's Why Coco Gauff Thanked Tennis Legend Billie Jean King After U.S. Open Win
Gauff gave a shout out to the lesbian icon after receiving her $3 million check.
September 11, 2023
California Lawmakers Celebrate Drag Nun & Pride Month While GOP Seethes
The state’s legislature is entering Pride Month loud and proud.
June 6, 2023