The Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative (Bjkli) partnered with the United States Tennis Association (Usta) to host the 5th annual Bjkli Symposium at the Usta Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Us Open and 45 years of equal prize money at the Us Open.
Robert Iger, Chairman and CEO of Disney, and Good Morning America Anchor Robin Roberts received Bjkli’s annual “Inspiring Leader” awards.
The 50th Anniversary of the Us Open served as the ideal backdrop for the event. Throughout its history, the Us Open has championed individuals who have stood for social change, both on and off the tennis court, from Arthur Ashe, to Billie Jean King, to the players holding the torch today. 2018 also marks the 45th anniversary of equal prize money at the Us Open, as in 1973, the tournament became the first Grand Slam to give the same amount to the...
Robert Iger, Chairman and CEO of Disney, and Good Morning America Anchor Robin Roberts received Bjkli’s annual “Inspiring Leader” awards.
The 50th Anniversary of the Us Open served as the ideal backdrop for the event. Throughout its history, the Us Open has championed individuals who have stood for social change, both on and off the tennis court, from Arthur Ashe, to Billie Jean King, to the players holding the torch today. 2018 also marks the 45th anniversary of equal prize money at the Us Open, as in 1973, the tournament became the first Grand Slam to give the same amount to the...
- 9/13/2018
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