When the world met track star Sha'Carri Richardson during Olympic 2021 trials this month, there was no mistake: she will be a legend. Women across the country cheered when she said, "I just want the world to know that I'm that girl." With access and equity issues from youth to professional sports for girls and women, how can we ensure that the next generation has an even playing field?

You cannot talk about Juneteenth without celebrating Ms. Opal Lee. She was our second #ThatGirlFriday feature and we called her the "Joyful Warrior," in honor of Kamala Harris's historic presidential campaign's motto. What is Juneteenth and why are so few Americans aware of this critical point in U.S. history?

June 8 was World Oceans Day and this year the United Nations chose the theme "Life and Livelihoods," which highlighted how much our economy relies on our oceans. What are the biggest issues impacting our oceans and what legislation exists to protect them? Below, learn more about the impact of noise, oil spills, and plastic pollution on our oceans.

Happy Pride Month! Girl Friday kicked off Pride Month by highlighting Jen Hatmaker's podcast with her daughter, Sydney. We will continue to spotlight LGBTQ+ change agents and issues that impact this community, starting with inequities transgender people face around the world. Why are homicide and poverty rates so high for this population? Are there any tips for allies who want to help?

A successful menstrual hygiene campaign in India in 2012 convinced WASH United to propose a global day of action the following year. With every passing year, the annual May 28th Menstrual Hygiene Day campaign attracts support from partners, like UNICEF and World Vision, that want to end "period poverty." What is "period poverty" and how can we help achieve that goal?

This month marked the most startling escalation in violence between Israel and Hamas since 2014. During Ramadan, Israeli police forces clashed with Palestinians at the Al-Aqsa compound. In retaliation, on May 10, Hamas launched rockets into Israel that were largely deflected by Israel’s Iron Dome. In response, Israel fired on densely-populated Gaza. There have been a number of disconcerting images, including a video of Palestinian children standing in rubble with their pet fish in a bowl. This issue has been painted as complicated and for politicians that might feel true. For Palestinian and Israeli children living through the conflict, however, it is simply terrifying. What can we do?