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Michelle Obama's Call for Equal Pay Puts Tennis Gender Inequality in Spotlight.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Tan, Gillian 3 of 3

Abstract

(Bloomberg) -- Former US First Lady Michelle Obama advocated for equal pay for female athletes at the US Open, the latest prominent figure to push for progress in women's sports. Addressing the Arthur Ashe stadium crowd on Monday night in Flushing Meadows, New York, Obama honored Billie Jean King, who implored sponsors and the United States Tennis Association to facilitate equal prize money. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2023/08, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:170897820
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