Finding My Fight Again: How Billie Jean King Lit My Fire—Twice

Finding My Fight Again: How Billie Jean King Lit My Fire—Twice

I’m tired. Maybe you are too. I’ve been fighting for gender equality for over two decades—pushing against outdated norms, challenging industries that resist change and speaking up in rooms where I wasn’t always welcome. And while I’ve seen progress, the setbacks have a way of draining your spirit. But last week, I felt a shift in my energy. I saw Billie Jean, the new play about Billie Jean King, at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater. And just like …