Congratulations to The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the arrival of Lilibet Diana. We are thrilled to welcome another
#strongsmartbold
girl to the world!
#SupportingGirlLeaders
We need to listen to and learn from the voices of girls, especially girls of color. We’re grateful to The Duchess of Sussex for bringing together
@girls_inc
girls and leaders and
@nwlc
to discuss a post-pandemic future that’s equitable for every girl.
"To our daughters: You are powerful. You are limitless.
You belong at every single table where decisions are being made." Thanks to Congresswoman
@AyannaPressley
for speaking directly to girls about the realities of our world & what girls have the right to demand of that world.
Thank you
@selenagomez
for sharing your family's story in this
@TIME
op-ed, and for shining a light on the human stories behind our nation's immigration policies in the Living Undocumented series on
@netflix
.
An amazing group of Girls Inc. girls joined The Duchess of Sussex, the leaders of Girls Inc., and
@nwlc
in a virtual roundtable to discuss a post-pandemic future that is equitable for every girl.
Girls face sexual harassment and violence too. We have the power to end this epidemic & create a culture of respect for today’s girls. Join us:
#GirlsToo
#MeToo
COVID-19 has exacerbated inequalities facing women and girls everywhere. Girls Inc. teen leaders shared their perspectives on what a world that truly centers and leverages the power of girls would look like with
@nwlc
and The Duchess of Sussex:
We are thrilled to announce tennis champion and entrepreneur
@Venuseswilliams
will be a special guest at the first-ever Girls Inc. Film Festival. Join us for the virtual event on June 13 as together we build a stronger future with & for girls:
#GIFilmFest
COVID-19 has exacerbated inequalities facing women and girls everywhere. Girls Inc. teen leaders recently shared their perspectives on what a world that truly centers and leverages the power of girls would look like with
@nwlc
and The Duchess of Sussex:
WOW! Thank you
@BTWFoundation
and
@ladygaga
for all the work you to support young people's mental health. We are SO excited for this initiative to grow✨
We all need to examine and challenge our attitudes and beliefs about gender and power. Together, we can build a more equitable society that values and promotes the dignity of all people. Take the
#GirlsToo
Pledge:
In the words of poet & activist Amanda Gorman, “For while we have our eyes on the future, history has its eyes on us.” The importance of celebrating Black women who have & continue to change our world for the better can't be overstated.
#BlackHistoryMonth
#BlackWomenMakingHistory
"I am not going to vote for any spending bill that does not support
#DREAMERS
. Keep calling on your representatives to do the right thing. Pick up the phone and make those calls."
@SenGillibrand
"Sexism isn’t a women's issue any more than racism is a Black issue," writes Wimbledon champion,
@Venuseswilliams
in an open letter to Vogue Magazine. To read more about her continued activism around
#equalpay
,check out the full article below.
#privilegetax
We must unite and take action to shift deeply entrenched norms. Join a community of individuals committed to make a change. Take the
#GirlsToo
pledge:
#MeToo
Today
@ChrisMurphyCT
,
@RepPressley
,
@SenWarren
, and
@Ilhan
introduced the Counseling not Criminalization in Schools Act to end federal funding for police in schools and replace officers with counselors, social workers and mental health professionals.
Last night on
@Jeopardy
College Championship,
@Jeopardy_Nibir
Sarma told Alex Trebek that he is a
#STEM
volunteer at Girls Inc.! He was the big winner so he moves onto tonight’s final. Good luck, Nibir! We are rooting for you!
#championforgirls
!
Participants from Girls Inc. of Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego got to welcome Vice President Harris back to California this week. They saw Air Force Two land and greet the
@VP
in person!
Mark your calendars! The star-studded Girls Inc. Film Festival with Executive Producer
@marsaimartin
takes place virtually on Sunday, June 13, and will spotlight girls, in partnership w/ leading women directors, telling stories through cinema. Learn more:
5 out of 5 people will go through a challenging time in their lives that affects their mental health. This
#MentalHealthMonth
, let’s come together to reduce the stigma around mental illness and create a safe space to help those who need support and resources.
Thanks to
@AyannaPressley
&
@Ilhan
for your bold leadership in introducing the
#PUSHOUTAct
to Congress. We stand with you & endorse the bill, which demands the END to the overuse of discipline practices that push students out of school, especially girls of color.
#PUSHOUT
The bill, introduced by Rep.
@AyannaPressley
and co-sponsored by Rep.
@Ilhan
, targets discriminatory discipline policies that push black and brown students out of schools at disproportionately high rates, often directly into the criminal justice system.
Most Girls Inc. girls are too young to vote but they aren't too young to make a difference in combatting voter fatigue. This fall Girls Inc. girls will be teaming up to get people out to the polls. Stay tuned for more details this fall....
#SheVotes
#WhenWeAllVote
Girls Inc. is pleased to honor
@Venuseswilliams
. Venus is a tennis champion & one of the most accomplished women in the history of sports. She is also an inspiring entrepreneur & a committed advocate for pay equality–a true role model for girls! Join us:
Congratulations to Justice
#KetanjiBrownJackson
swearing in as the 116th Supreme Court Justice and the first Black women to serve on the highest court. Her appointment inspires girls everywhere to be
#strongsmartbold
leaders.
#HistoryIntheMaking
Do you believe that every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect? Take a stand and sign the
#GirlsToo
pledge. Together, we will promote the dignity of girls and all young people.
International Day of the Girl is the worldwide day of recognition that girls not only desire change—they create it! This truth fuels our mission, so that every girl feels a sense of belonging and hope for the future just as Melanie points out.
#IDOTG
#GirlsIncDifference
The special guest list for the Girls Inc. Film Festival is pretty much awe-inspiring and includes the one and only
@TraceeEllisRoss
! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unique virtual fundraiser and evening of girls’ stories this Sunday:
#GIFilmFest
In remembrance of the life and work of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. An eloquent advocate. A fearless role model. A protector of women's rights & girls' futures. We honor her by feeling the loss & continuing the fight.
#NotoriousRBG
#RBG
#strongestsmartestboldest
Thank you to
@Simone_Biles
for serving as a constant inspiration for girls and women. Prioritizing mental health is a challenge under any conditions, and Simone’s actions only reaffirm her legacy. So proud that she is a part of
@TeamUSA
@USAgym
!
It’s
#NationalMentoringMonth
, an opportunity to recognize the power of relationships between caring, trusted adults and youth. Mentors promote confidence, enable dreams, and encourage growth.
#InHerCorner
#MentorIRL
We're saddened by the passing of celebrated
#HiddenFigures
mathematician Katherine Johnson. Today, we celebrate her 101 years of life and honor her legacy of excellence that broke down racial and social barriers:
International Day of the Girl is a global celebration of girls and their action, leadership, and ability to inspire us all. Today, we raise up the voices of girls and their vision for the world — and how Girls Inc. helps girls lead change.
#IDOTG
#GirlsIncDifference
Black History Month is a historical celebration of the achievements of African Americans from all walks of life. This month, Girls Inc. will be dedicating posts to exceptional Black women in sports, entertainment, politics, & business
#blackhistorymonth
#blackwomenmakinghistory
Today history is being made as
@KamalaHarris
is sworn in as the Vice President of the United States! It is a special moment we witness with friends and family, and most importantly with girls as they see leadership in action!
What a special way to celebrate International Day of the Girl -- with words of encouragement, celebration, and advice for girls from the wonderful and inspiring Marsai Martin! Watch for messages from Marsai on our channels throughout the week!
#DayoftheGirl
#StrongSmartBold
As of this week:
23 women are in the running for Senate
239 are in the running for House of Reps
16 women are in the running for governor of a state
The more women who serve as elected officials, the more girls & young women will be inspired to pursue careers in public affairs.
Singer-songwriter
@HERMusicx
inspires girls to believe in themselves & share their talents. She is a
#ChampionforGirls
and we thank her for participating in our
#GirlsTaketheLead
event. We are just $50K away from our goal. Help us get the rest of the way:
Join us today on the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment for a discussion of the amendment's legacy & the women of color who fought for ALL women to be able to vote. Watch LIVE at 5pm ET! Register FREE:
@USOWomen
@WhenWeAllVote
#WhenAllWomenVote