Over the 365 days that made up 2018, we had the privilege to get to know a number of inspiring girls who are rockin’ their corners of the world. Among this esteemed group of young women you should know, there were several, ranging in age from 7-17, who completely blew us away with their actions and words.
In case you missed their stories, now’s your chance to catch up and meet them…
Mari Copeny, age 10
On January 21, 2018, 10-year-old, Flint, Michigan native, Mari Copeny, the activist known as Little Miss Flint, Tweeted, “One year ago I was in DC at the Women’s March as the youngest national youth ambassador, I was determined to show the world that kids can have a voice and to use that voice to bring awareness to Flint. This year I’m bummed I’m not at the national event in Vegas. I requested to speak at the Michigan Women’s March but sadly they didn’t have any room for me to speak.” We had the great privilege to amplify the voice and message of this inspiring young justice seeker, role model, and ‘Future Madame President 2044’ who is on a mission to change the world. Read Mari’s full speech…
Jazzy, high school junior
Growing up, based on the examples set by some of the women in her life, Jazzy felt like an object that wasn’t worth very much. She felt like a burden. She thought being mean was how she would make it through anything she didn’t want to do. In this powerful, first-person essay, the now high school junior shares how meeting confident and caring women has allowed her to “gain confidence and do things I never thought I could do.” Read Jazzy’s words…
Havana Chapman-Edwards, age 7Taylor Richardson, age 14
“One girl is powerful, but a movement of girls in unstoppable.” You should know girl change-makers, 7-year-old Havana Chapman-Edwards and 14-year-old Taylor Richardson. Both passionate activists and champions of literacy and representation, here’s how the dynamic duo spent their summer vacations, working together to make a difference in the lives of girls in Ghana. Read all about their determined mission…
Diana Mendoza, age 17
“My name is Diana Mendoza, and I am the next generation of this country’s great architects, engineers and designers.” In this must-read piece, Diana, a 17-year-old high school student, details her path from struggling with self-doubt to discovering her “true passion and potential in STEM careers”. Her inspiring essay holds a powerful lesson for all of us, and we are honored to amplify her voice. Read Diana’s words…