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OUR ROAD TO THE VOTE
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As part of our She Votes 2020 initiative, which helps girls realize the power of
their voices and learn about the structure and role of the U.S. government,
Girls Inc. is taking the opportunity to address the 100th anniversary of the
19th Amendment. While it is important to mark the occasion, it is also crucial
to address the racial disparities of this milestone. Learn more here.
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GIRLS INC. TEEN LEADERS ADVOCATE FOR CHANGE
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On August 3-5, members of the Girls Inc. Teen Advocacy Council came together to
participate in our virtual “fly-in” where they focused on building a sisterhood,
strengthened their advocacy and leadership skills, and met with different
Congressional staffers and Congresspeople to voice their opinions and advocate
for different issues like racial justice, menstrual equity, and gun violence
prevention. This year’s cohort represented nine U.S. states, one Canadian
province, and 12 Girls Inc. affiliates. Learn more here.
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ENVISIONING THE #BLACKGIRLFUTURE
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More than 70% of the girls Girls Inc. affiliates serve across the U.S. and
Canada identify as girls of color, 40% of whom are Black girls. The growing
outrage and protest of the systemic racism in the U.S. and police brutality and
violence toward the Black community led Girls Inc. to launch #BlackGirlFuture, a
network-wide social media campaign built around the disparities that impact the
girls and the future we want to see for them. Learn more here.
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LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION'S ONGOING COMMITTMENT TO GIRLS' WELLBEING
Through a partnership of seven years, Girls Inc. and Lockheed Martin Corporation
invest directly in girls and their ability to create a better future — by broadening their STEM skills, creating access to inspiring role models, and
providing them with hands-on opportunities to learn and succeed. Building on
this comprehensive partnership, we are proud to announce that Lockheed Martin is
sponsoring the production of a public-facing video that applies Girls Inc.’s
knowledge of trauma-sensitive programming practices to relationships with youth.
Designed to help the adults in their lives learn to support young people in
trauma-sensitive ways, the video will be available on the Girls Inc. website by
month’s end. We are grateful for Lockheed Martin Corporation’s ongoing
commitment to girls’ wellbeing, and to ensure that all youth receive the support
they need to be connected, to move forward, and to thrive.

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