Serena Williams advocates for Black women representation at Nike
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 7:19 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Serena Williams spoke at Invest Fest in Atlanta on August 21, advocating for greater representation of Black women at Nike. Reflecting on her 20-year relationship with the company, Williams acknowledged early disconnects due to a lack of diversity in leadership. She praised Nike’s efforts under former CEO Mark Parker to bring more diverse voices into the fold. Williams highlighted the progress made, noting the prominence of Black women in leadership roles within the organization. She emphasized her commitment to continue pushing for diversity at Nike.
- •Williams spoke at Invest Fest in Atlanta on August 21.
- •She reflected on her evolving relationship with Nike over 20 years.
- •Williams highlighted earlier concerns about lack of diversity in leadership.
- •She praised Mark Parker's role in implementing internal changes at Nike.
- •Williams noted increased representation of Black women in Nike leadership.
- 7:19 PMYahoo Sports — During Her Time With Nike, Serena Williams Advocated For Greater Representation Of Black Women Hires At The Company
"Serena Williams made sure more Black women have a seat at the table at Nike.
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