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The Human Spirit

Bilerico  12 hours ago

"When an oppressed people are given an opportunity, they will make the best of it and you must never, ever, underestimate the human spirit.
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Freida Pinto AND Gerard Butler: Harry Winston Wonderful

EyeGossip.com  Sep 15 09

Slumdog Millionaire actress Freida Pinto and 300 stud Gerard Butler host a cocktail event at Harry Winston Jewelers for The New York Collection at 718 Fifth Ave, NYC on Sunday (Septemeber 13).
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Roger Federer: Greatest Shot of Career?

EyeGossip.com  Sep 14 09

Roger Federer of Switzerland returns a shot through his legs to Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their semifinal match at the 2009 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, in New York on Sunday (September 13).
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VIDEO: Serena Williams' Outburst and Bizarre Exit from U.S. Open

Rod Online  Sep 13 09

On the verge of tying Billie Jean King for the number Grand Slam singles titles, Serena Williams' US Open seminfinals title defense ends with an expletive-laden rant and a bizarre loss to Belgium's Kim Clijsters.
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Serena Williams Meltdown — Serena Attacks Judge During U.S. Open (VIDEO)

EyeGossip.com  Sep 13 09

Serena Williams had a meltdown — that cost the tennis ace a match on a conduct violation — after an unusual call at the U.
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Sienna Miller AND George Baker: U.S. Open PDA!

EyeGossip.com  Sep 05 09

Sienna Miller gets her bottom grabbed by her boyfriend DJ George Baker during the 2009 U.
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Face Of The Day

Andrew Sullivan The Daily Dish  Sep 02 09

Rafael Nadal from Spain against Richard Gasquet of France during their 1st round US Open match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center September 2, 2009 in New York.
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Thank you, Mr. President

Washington Blade Opinion  Aug 21 09

Thank you, Mr. President Obama deserves our gratitude for recognizing two of our icons, Harvey Milk and Billie Jean King By Kathi Wolfe Friday, August 21, 2009 AWARDS AND HONORS — from the Oscars to the People's Choice Awards — are given so often to celebrities, artists and politicians that it seems as if soon every man, woman and child in the world will receive a prize.
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Milk's family reflects on Medal of Freedom honor

Washington Blade National News  Aug 21 09

Milk's family reflects on Medal of Freedom honor 'It took his death for me to come out to everyone in my life' By Lou Chibbaro Jr.
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Devil's Advocate

Kenneth in the 212  Aug 17 09

Wow! I'm really flattered by this thoughtful write-up about my blog over on GayDemon.com (site NSFW, link OK).
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Billie Jean King Corrects White House: 39 Grand Slams, Not 12

Towleroad  Aug 13 09

Politico caught up with Billie Jean King after yesterday's Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony and she noted that the White House got some of her stats wrong.
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Billie Jean King, Harvey Milk receive Pres. Medal of Freedom

PageOneQ  Aug 13 09

Billie Jean King, Harvey Milk receive Pres. Medal of Freedom
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Heavy Medal

Kenneth in the 212  Aug 13 09

I can't imagine a gay person in the world who wasn't proud to see President Obama bestow Billie Jean King and Harvey Milk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom yesterday at the White House.
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Obama Awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to LGBT Icons Milk and King

Topix Gay News  Aug 12 09

President Barack Obama honored two icons of gay rights; gay rights leader Harvey Milk and tennis star Billie Jean King, by awarding them the nation's highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom in a White House East Room ceremony today.
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Obama Extends Honors in Show of Unity

Advocate  Aug 12 09

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama on Wednesday honored LGBT rights icons Harvey Milk and Billie Jean King with the Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor.
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President Obama Awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Billie Jean King and Harvey Milk

Rod Online  Aug 12 09

President Barack Obama presents the Medal of Freedom—the nation's highest civilian award—to 16 highly accomplished individuals including openly gay tennis superstar Billie Jean King and iconic gay activist and politician Harvey Milk.
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Obama Honors Harvey Milk, 15 Others, with Highest Civilian Honor

Towleroad  Aug 12 09

UPDATED President Obama honored 16 people today with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor.
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Presidential Medals Of Freedom Awarded To Billie Jean King & Harvey Milk

Joe My God  Aug 12 09

Accepting Harvey Milk's posthumous award was his nephew, Stuart Milk. Subscribe to Joe.My.God.
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The Only Gay Freedom Barack Obama Handed Out Today Was on a Medal

Queerty  Aug 12 09

It's no small honor to receive a Presidential Medal of Freedom, like the one President Barack Obama gave Harvey Milk today, along with 15 others, including Billie Jean King.
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Billie Jean King, Harvey Milk receive Presidential Medal of Freedom today

PageOneQ  Aug 12 09

Billie Jean King, Harvey Milk receive Presidential Medal of Freedom today
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