Shannon Watts
My local news regularly features stories about gun violence in Washington D.C. and the surrounding area. Given the high rate of gun violence in the U.S., your news might be similar. What can we do? For Gun Violence Awareness Day, learn more about Shannon Watts. That Girl Friday is The Torchbearer, lighting a path toward a safer society.⠀⠀⠀⠀
Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka is a superb athlete with a heart of gold. She uses her impressive platform to start necessary and important conversations, making her an icon on and off the tennis court. That Girl Friday is The People's Champion!⠀⠀⠀⠀
Sara Sidner
Sara Sidner has been a journalist for 25 years, covering some of the most important issues of this generation. From the front lines, she has reported on historic conflicts, female infanticide, political upheaval, and terrorism (just to name a few!). That Girl Friday is a courageous correspondent!⠀⠀
Diana Trujillo
As a lifelong Star Trek fan, I've been excited about the Mars Perseverance mission! NASA's quest is to "seek signs of ancient life." How will the rover retrieve rocks and soil? With a very cool robotic arm that Diana Trujillo, an aerospace engineer at NASA, helped create. She's our That Girl Friday! ⠀⠀⠀⠀
Betty Reid Soskin
Betty Reid Soskin celebrated her 99th birthday on Tuesday! She is the oldest active National Park Service ranger. Did you know that tomorrow is National Public Lands Day? Could not imagine a better week to feature her as That Girl Friday!
Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is That Girl Friday! We've been talking about ocean issues this week, so what better way to end than by featuring the scientist Outside Magazine calls “the most influential marine biologist of our time?”
Jacinda Ardern
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden is a trusted leader, loved by her nation and admired by the world. She led New Zealand through COVID-19 with grace, transparency, and honesty.