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Stars Donate to Banned Books Auction for Pride and Less Prejudice Oct 6, 2023

From October 5 to October 8, non-profit organization Pride and Less Prejudice (PLP) will hold its third annual #BannedTogether virtual auction to raise $15,000 to send 1,200 LGBTQ-inclusive books to elementary schools across the U.S. More →

Pride and Less Prejudice Holds #BannedTogether Auction to Send LGBTQ+ Books to Elementary Schools Sep 23, 2022

From September 22nd to September 25th, non-profit organization Pride and Less Prejudice (PLP) will hold its second annual #BannedTogether virtual auction to raise $10,000 to send 800 LGBTQ-inclusive books to elementary schools across the U.S. and Canada. More →

Billie Jean King Joins Crusade For Children's Health and Education Aug 9, 2022

Billie Jean King joins PHIT America to help kids all over the nation improve their physical and mental health by implementing new school physical activity programs using the Billie Jean King Eye Coach Brain Training system (BJK-BTS). More →

Billie Jean King Joins First Women's Bank in Effort to Close the Gender Gap in Access to Capital Mar 30, 2021

First Women’s Bank (in organization), an innovative commercial bank with a strategic focus on the women’s economy, announced Billie Jean King has committed to invest in First Women’s Bank and will serve as the Bank’s strategic advisor on gender equality. More →

Women's Sports Foundation Celebrates Female Athletes and Leaders Raising Their Voices for Equality and Justice Oct 9, 2020

The Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF), for the first time ever, will host the Annual Salute to Women in Sports via a free, online broadcast produced by Yahoo Sports at 8PM ET on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. More →

Stars To Read Bedtime Stories on World Sight Day Oct 8, 2020

On World Sight Day, Oct 8th, numerous celebrities, athletes and authors will read Bedtime Stories to children globally to launch the free digital children’s book Through the Looking Glasses: Stories About Seeing Clearly. More →

Laureus USA Announces 2019 Fashion Show Gala Featuring Star Athletes Aug 7, 2019

Laureus USA today announced details for the second annual Laureus Fashion Show Gala on Tuesday, September 10 at Mercedes-Benz Manhattan, featuring star athletes and Olympians walking the runway to support Laureus’ mission to improve the lives of youth and unite communities through the power of sport. More →

Bruno Mars Rocks Star-Studded Blue Diamond Gala Jun 14, 2019

Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) hosted its 5th Anniversary Blue Diamond Gala, a star-studded evening that featured an exhilarating performance by world-renowned musician Bruno Mars. More →

Bruno Mars To Rock Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Blue Diamond Gala May 24, 2019

On Wednesday, June 12, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) will host its Fifth Anniversary Blue Diamond Gala featuring a benefit concert by world-renowned musician Bruno Mars. More →

Billie Jean King To Be Honored at Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Blue Diamond Gala Mar 14, 2019

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) announced today that equality trailblazers Billie Jean King and Ilana Kloss will be honored at its 5th Anniversary Blue Diamond Gala on Wednesday, June 12 at Dodger Stadium. More →

Elton John To Host EJAF’s 27th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party Jan 15, 2019

Sir Elton John and David Furnish will host the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF)’s 27th annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at West Hollywood Park in Los Angeles. More →

The Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative Salutes Billie Jean King's 75th birthday Nov 26, 2018

The Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative (BJKLI) hosted a tribute night in honor of Founder Billie Jean King's 75th birthday at the New-York Historical Society on November 14, 2018. More →

2018 New York Fall Gala Raises $3.9 Million for the Elton John AIDS Foundation Nov 9, 2018

On Monday, November 5, 2018, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) raised $3.9 million at its 2018 annual New York Fall Gala to support HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, supporting services, and advocacy programs across the globe. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Announces 2018 New York Fall Gala Oct 12, 2018

On Monday, November 5, 2018, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) will host its annual New York Fall Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. More →

Robin Roberts Presented With Award By Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative Sep 13, 2018

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. More →

adidas And Billie Jean King Collaborate To Drive Change For Girls In Sport Aug 28, 2018

This week on Women’s Equality Day, adidas – a global leader in sport performance – announces its commitment to changing the future for NYC’s young female athletes. More →

43rd Annual Gracie Awards Winners Announced by The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Apr 20, 2018

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) announced the winners of the 43rd annual Gracie Awards to take place May 22 at the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. More →

Serena and Venus Williams Join Advisory Board of the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative Apr 12, 2018

Tennis icons and equal rights champions, Serena and Venus Williams have joined the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative (BJKLI) advisory board, it was announced today. More →

Arizona Foundation For Women To Honor Ashley Judd Mar 15, 2018

Arizona Foundation for Women has selected two-time Golden Globe nominated actress, humanitarian and author Ashley Judd, as its 2018 Sandra Day O’Connor Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Presents Its 26th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party Feb 1, 2018

Sir Elton John and David Furnish will host the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF)’s 26th annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at West Hollywood Park in Los Angeles. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Launches Campaign For World AIDS Day With New Mobile Messaging App Kwippit Dec 4, 2017

This year for World AIDS Day, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) has partnered with Kwippit, the new mobile messaging app, to raise awareness about the global AIDS epidemic and dollars for the Foundation’s lifesaving work. More →

HRC Announces Full Lineup For The 21st Annual HRC National Dinner Oct 25, 2017

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, announced the lineup for the 21st annual HRC National Dinner set to take place this Saturday, October 28, 2017, at the Washington Convention Center. More →

Emma Stone Attends Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative Luncheon Sep 25, 2017

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. More →

Sir Elton John To Be Honored At Elton John AIDS Foundation New York Fall Gala Sep 13, 2017

On Tuesday, November 7, 2017, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) will host its annual New York Fall Gala at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City. More →

Citizen Announces Partnership With Billie Jean King To Celebrate Equality And Social Justice Aug 1, 2017

Citizen is pleased to announce its partnership with Billie Jean King, former number world number one professional tennis player, who is well known for her advocacies for gender equality and social justice. More →

Stars #EmbraceAmbition On International Women's Day Mar 8, 2017

The Tory Burch Foundation today announced the launch of a global campaign, #EmbraceAmbition, to encourage women to embrace ambition. More →

Elton John And Tennis Stars Raise $600,000 At World TeamTennis Smash Hits Oct 19, 2016

On Monday, October 10, 2016, Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King hosted the 24th annual all-star charity tennis match – World TeamTennis (WTT) Smash Hits at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. More →

Maria Sharapova Joins Elton John's WTT Smash Hits Charity Tennis Event Oct 6, 2016

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) is pleased to announce that tennis star Maria Sharapova will join Mardy Fish, John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, Mark Philippoussis, and Andy Roddick to headline World TeamTennis (WTT) Smash Hits at Caesars Palace, a charity night of tennis co-hosted by longtime friends Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King on Monday, October 10, 2016. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation To Honor United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Sep 19, 2016

On Wednesday, November 2, 2016, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) will host its 15th annual An Enduring Vision gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. More →

World TeamTennis Presents LGBTQ Pride Night With The New York Empire Aug 2, 2016

Thanks to the generosity of Elton John AIDS Foundation board members Billie Jean King and Ilana Kloss at World TeamTennis (WTT), the Elton John AIDS Foundation is pleased to offer friends and contributors an opportunity to purchase special tickets to see WTT’s newest franchise – the New York Empire! More →