When most kids were still playing with toys, Leanna Archer started her own business called Leanna’s Hair. Archer’s Haitian grandmother would send Leanna’s family homemade …
Ertharin Cousin: World Changer
It’s no wonder that Ertharin Cousin was listed in the TIME’s “The 100 Most Influential People.” As the Executive Director at the United Nations World Food Program, …
Badass Ladies in History: Shajar al-Durr
Welcome back to another installment of Badass Ladies in History! Today, I am extremely excited and honored to introduce you to one of the most …
Jamie Brewer: The First Model with Down Syndrome
When you see a model strutting down the runway, you marvel at her grace, notice her beauty, and gaze upon up-and-coming styles. Today, we can …
Malavath Purna: The Youngest Girl to Climb Mt. Everest
A 13-year-old became the youngest girl to climb to the top of Mount Everest. In May 2014, Malavath Purna proved to the world that someone …
Women’s History Month + 5 Underrepresented Women in History
It’s March again — A.K.A. Women’s History Month, of course! After a series of unofficial community, school district, and women’s organization celebrations of Women’s History Week, …
Chocolate Frogs Just Got a Lot Sweeter: Harry Potter Fans Triumph Against Child Slavery
I can’t be the only Harry Potter fan who’s wanted to try a Chocolate Frog or cover a wall in collectible wizard cards. Or, you …
Banning AP Classes? HB 1380 and Its Implications
Advanced Placement classes, usually known simply as AP, have long been a rite of passage for the gifted and talented among high school students. AP …
Chelsea Werner Defies the Odds
Chelsea Werner is not your average gymnast. Sure, she has been training since she was a young girl and is very diligent in her love …