Fifteen young women were honored at the White House on Wednesday for their advocacy on a range of issues in their communities across the United States.
Jill Biden hosted the “Girls Leading Change” celebration at the White House on Wednesday. WASHINGTON — Fifteen young women were honored at the White House on Wednesday for their advocacy on a range of issues in their communities across the United States, from lobbying for tighter gun laws and against book bans to encouraging civic engagement and ensuring access to menstrual supplies.
— Mona Cho, 15, of Redondo Beach, California, works to combat online harassment and abuse by through her service on the Beach Cities Health District’s Youth Advisory Council. — Anja Herrman, 17, of River Forest, Illinois, is a disability rights activist and advocate for equity and inclusion. She has served since 2021 as the youngest appointed member of the her community’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Group.
— Gabriella Nakai, 17, of Phoenix, is a Navajo and Choctaw leader who works on improving food security and sustainability. She works to address youth homelessness and mental health in Phoenix.
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