LISTEN, LEARN, LEAD
CONVERSATION
ABOUT LEADERSHIP
AND GIVING
While progress has been made, the statistics still bare the hard truth that we are a long way from workplace equity.
%
of CEOs in FORTUNE'S TOP 500 Companies are women
(41 women)
Women earn 83 cents out of every dollar earned by men
(Closing the gap)
CEO position in the Fortune 500 occupied by women of color
(Insufficient Progress)
%
of men think women are well represented in leadership roles
(Raising the bar)
Our Vision
- Everyone, regardless of race, gender, religion, ability, or sexual orientation should have equal rights, opportunity and access.
- Inclusion and equality should be celebrated.
- We must ensure people feel comfortable to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
- People in positions of power must use their platforms to advance positive change.
Our Purpose
To promote
equality, access, and inclusion
To Advocate
for equal pay for equal work
To support
organizations that align with our vision
To partner
with leaders who are making positive change
NEWS
BJKLI Launches Demand IX Campaign
Coordinated by the Title IX Anniversary Coalition, a group composed of Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative, National Women’s Law Center, Women’s Sports Foundation and other key youth and community leaders, Demand IX is working with a number of organizations to increase the pace of change toward equity and fairness for all.
PowHER Redefined: Women of Color Reimagining the World of Work
The report explores a new perspective and unique opportunity to break patterns that have held Women of Color back and to listen deeper to the voices and wisdom of women who have attempted to speak, yet have been ignored. It is an attempt to create more pathways to outcomes where Women of Color are recognized as the vital resource they are.
Equity, Inclusion and Decision Making at the 2020 Olympics
The Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative (BJKLI) team champions and advocates for the Olympic Games, one of the biggest platforms for promoting gender equality in global sports.
TWEETS by @BJKLInitiative
This truly is a historic moment. US Soccer will become the first Federation in the world to equalize FIFA World Cup prize money! #EqualPay #USWNT #USMNT
In a historic accomplishment, U.S. Soccer, @USMNT and @USWNT have come together to agree to new collective bargaining agreements that will run through 2028 and achieve true equal pay – including equalization of World Cup prize money.
Congratulations, @StephenCurry30!
We'd love to read a copy of this thesis! #ListenLearnLead
Steph Curry wrote a thesis on advancing gender equity through sports in order to earn his sociology degree at Davidson
