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Martina wears rainbow in peaceful protest, writes letter to Margaret Court

Melbourne, Australia

01.27.12

Martina protested in peace by wearing a simple rainbow ribbon stitched to her shirt during legends' doubles matches at the 2012 Australian Open.
Melbourne's Herald Sun published a letter from Martina to Margaret Court regarding gay rights today. "Giving gays and lesbians the right to marry isn't just a gay rights issue; it is a human rights issue."
Read the article here.

Photo by Derek Hardy.

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    Martina wears rainbow in peaceful protest, writes letter to Margaret Court

    Melbourne, Australia

    01.27.12

    Martina protested in peace by wearing a simple rainbow ribbon stitched to her shirt during legends' doubles matches at the 2012 Australian Open.
    Melbourne's Herald Sun published a letter from Martina to Margaret Court regarding gay rights today. "Giving gays and lesbians the right to marry isn't just a gay rights issue; it is a human rights issue."
    Read the article here.

    Photo by Derek Hardy.
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    Martina responds to Court's anti-gay message

    Paris, France

    12.03.11

    Martina was interviewed by Tennis Channel's James LaRosa in response to Margaret Court's comments regarding gay marriage and gays themselves. "Her myopic view is truly frightening as well as damaging to the thousands of children already living in same gender families," said Martina.
    Read LaRosa's article here.

    Photo by John Wright Photography.
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    Martina speaks at Women's Foundation of Colorado fundraising luncheon

    Denver, CO

    11.03.11

    Martina joined Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper at a luncheon to raise money for the Women's Foundation of Colorado. More than 2000 guests attended the fundraiser for the foundation which builds resources and leads change so that the women and girls of Colorado are full and equal participants in society on the road to economic self-sufficiency. For more information on the Women's Foundation of Colorado, visit their website at www.wfco.org

    Photo by Susan English Photography.
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    Martina & Elton tear it up at the 2011 WTT Smash Hits

    Cleveland, OH

    10.27.11

    Martina joined team Elton to win over Team Billie Jean at the 19th annual WTT Smash Hits.
    This year's event was held in Cleveland and raised more than $500,000 for various charities. Read more.

    Photo by cameraworks USA.
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    Martina and Prime Minister David Cameron join forces to end homophobia and transphobia in sport

    UK

    07.01.11

    Martina and Prime Minister David Cameron met at Number 10 to sign the Charter for Action - a charter introduced to stop violence and bullying towards lesbian, gay, and transgendered athletes worldwide.

    Photo by Barb Delaney.