Late Bloomer, Legacy Builder: Billie Jean King's Historic Graduation The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles was abuzz on Monday as 6,000 students from Cal State LA's Class of 2026 accepted their degrees.
Amidst the sea of mortarboards and caps, one graduate stood out – not just for her age or achievements, but for the trailblazing spirit that has defined her life's work.
Billie Jean King, the tennis icon and equality champion, earned her bachelor's degree in history at 82 years young.