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!⠀⠀⠀⠀

Dr. Zoha is That Girl Friday! When other medical professionals fled hospitals in Yemen, due to conflict and lack of equipment necessary to effectively battle COVID-19, Dr. Zoha stayed and helped the people of Aden.

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!

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?”

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.

You can't talk about Juneteenth without celebrating Mrs. Opal Lee. The Lily featured a (must read!) interview with Mrs. Lee, which focused on why she's been working for years to make Juneteenth a holiday. As today is Juneteenth, she is our That Girl Friday feature!

That Girl Friday celebrates people who inspire and encourage us to work together for a world of good. The title comes from one of my favorite shows, "That Girl," with Marlo Thomas. So, Girl Friday's first That Girl feature had to be the original!