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Frozen Yogurt And Fundraising

Our Girl Up Club would receive 20 percent of Red Mango's profits whenever a customer presented a flyer.

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Girls Write For The Future Of Girls

Every war tests the resiliency of its victims. A very few walk away stronger, redefining both victimhood and valor.

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Exclusive: Dinner With Ted Turner

Last week we had the honor of hosting another event in Atlanta at the home of Ted Turner, the founder and chairman of the United Nations Foundation.

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Why Choose When You Don’t Have To?

As a Girls Inc. MVP (Mentor Valuing Peer), I mentor younger girls and participate in town halls on topics like teen pregnancy, high school dropout rates, and teen dating violence.

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Francisco Middle School Students Relate to Melka

Each year Levi's® employees take a break from making your favorite jeans and apparel to spend a day in the community.

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Your Voice Matters

It starts with one voice. I speak up and while, I won’t be ignored, combining my voice with yours will make our calls stronger. Your representative in Washington listens. 

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A Royal Tea

Last month the GirlUp Club from Westfield Friends School in Cinnaminson, New Jersey had an eventful day.

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Thank You Mom: Joi and Remy

Since I was four years old, it has been my mother and me against the world. So, my mother is my biggest role model and the most influential person in my life.

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Thank You Mom: Itzel and Rocio

My mother's belly was rapidly expanding. “Is it a boy?” many would ask. My mother would reply, “No, it's a girl.” She recalls the look on the faces of my aunts – total concern.

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Giving Back

Last Friday, Melissa and I visited Viacom to engage in Viacommunity Day. While the initiative involved thousands of employees from all different networks, we were lucky enough to have eight great representatives hailing from BET, Comedy Central, MTV and Viacom Corporate. 

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