The Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative (Bjkli) last week convened leaders from a variety of sectors to hear from Emma Stone, Billie Jean King, Shonda Rhimes and Christiane Amanpour on the importance of equity, inclusion and the power of the individual to make change.
Emma Stone, Billie Jean King, Shonda Rhimes and Christiane Amanpour
The luncheon kicked off with an address from Christiane Amanpour, who was presented with the first Bjkli “Inspiring Leader” award before she departed for duty at the United Nations. Speaking about organizations like the Bjkli, Ms. Amanpour said, “It is more important than ever in current conditions that we raise our voices and discuss these issues.” She also discussed the critical need for leadership referring to the global leaders she meets every week, including during Unga, and encouraged the audience to recognize their power to impact change.
Producer, screenwriter and author Shonda Rhimes was recognized with...
Emma Stone, Billie Jean King, Shonda Rhimes and Christiane Amanpour
The luncheon kicked off with an address from Christiane Amanpour, who was presented with the first Bjkli “Inspiring Leader” award before she departed for duty at the United Nations. Speaking about organizations like the Bjkli, Ms. Amanpour said, “It is more important than ever in current conditions that we raise our voices and discuss these issues.” She also discussed the critical need for leadership referring to the global leaders she meets every week, including during Unga, and encouraged the audience to recognize their power to impact change.
Producer, screenwriter and author Shonda Rhimes was recognized with...
- 9/25/2017
- Look to the Stars
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