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 81 cents out of every dollar earned by men
CEO position in the Fortune 500 occupied by women of color
(Insufficient Progress)
%
of men think women are well represented in leadership roles
ALL IN: AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY
An inspiring and intimate self-portrait by Billie Jean King
ALL IN IS A MUST-READ ABOUT AN AUTHENTIC AMERICAN HERO…
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
Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative directs majority of 2020 giving to social justice reform and COVID-19 relief efforts for women
During 2020, BJKLI donated to several community organizations doing critical work to promote racial equality and support the black community, including the Audre Lorde project, NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, and multiple community-based bail funds.
Seven youth using sport for social change receive the Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award
The Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award celebrates the legendary sports icon’s commitment to leadership and service, and honors high school and college-aged students who, like Billie Jean King, use sports to improve their communities.
BJKLI Supports Research that Highlights Barrier for Black and Latinx Girls
BJKLI support Girls Leadership’s new study Ready to Lead by Charlotte E. Jacobs, Ph.D., data was collected and analyzed to explore the leadership supports and barriers for Black and Latinx girls.
TWEETS by @BJKLInitiative
#JuneTeenth is tomorrow. But do you know what this date symbolizes?
It's an annual holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States and has been celebrated by African-Americans since the late 1800s.
Learn more ⬇️ #HistoryMatters
https://www.nytimes.com/article/juneteenth-day-celebration.html