Billie Jean King is phenomenal at this.
She has been a champion of equity
on and off the court for over 50 years,
mever settling for anybody’s
broke-ass anything.
(Laughter)
Our collaboration with Billie Jean
and the Leadership Initiative
on this research
is yet another example.
You know, there used to be a saying:
“Be more like Mike.”
Well, my sisters, we are asking you
(Both) to be more like Billie.
DP: Women of color,
I want to speak to you now.
We need to reimagine power
and leadership in our own terms.
We need to know
that we can do it our own way.
We need to let go of the idea
that success comes on certain terms
and not forgive or forgo our hair,
our history or where we come from.
We need to know that we can lead
in full voice in cultures that see us
and reward us
and give ourselves permission
to walk away from the ones that don't.
And we need to take
good care of ourselves.
And remember not to go this alone,