Vice President Kamala Harris invited some of the country’s most influential women in sports to celebrate Women’s History Month. The event, in collaboration with the Women’s Sports Foundation (WSF), was hosted to celebrate the contributions of women in history and society.
During the event, Harris spoke about the strength of women, who have valiantly fought to achieve gender parity in the world of sports.
“The work you do every day benefits people regardless of their gender,” Harris said. “My mother would always say, ‘You may be the first, but make sure you are not the last.’ Never let anyone tell you who you are. You tell them who you are. That’s the spirit behind this work.”
Some of the event’s guests included: Scout Bassett, Paralympian & President, Women’s Sports Foundation; Jessica Berman, commissioner, National Women’s Soccer League; Nikki Fargas, president, Las Vegas Aces; Darcie Kassewitz, owner, Tampa Bay Bucaneers; Francie Gottsegen, president, North Carolina Courage; and Renee Montgomery, owner, Atlanta Dream.
Founded by Billie Jean King in 1974, WSF was created with the aim of enhancing the experiences of women and girls through sports and physical activities, our organization is dedicated to enabling all females to achieve their fullest potential in both sports and life. The organization offers financial support to aspiring champion athletes, funds pioneering research initiatives, provides education, advocates for change, and facilitates initiatives to encourage girls’ participation in physical activities within communities. While acknowledging there’s still much progress to be made, the organization remains committed to our mission until it’s fully realized.
Named one of the “100 Most Important Americans of the 20th Century” by Life magazine and the first female athlete to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, King established the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative, the Women’s Tennis Association, and the Women’s Sports Foundation. She is also part of the ownership groups for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Angel City FC, and the Los Angeles Sparks.
