by admin_shaun | Jan 31, 2018 | #StrongWomenWednesday
#StrongWomenWednesday: Kakenya Ntaiya Kakenya had a dream that every girl from her traditional Maasai village in Kenya would be allowed to attend school. After she was forced into an engagement at the alarming young age of 5 years old, she expected her life to adhere...
by admin_shaun | Jan 10, 2018 | #StrongWomenWednesday
#StrongWomenWednesday: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Ruth Bader Ginsburg, or “R.B.G.” as she is often called, is well-known for breaking down countless gender barriers during her career as an academic and legal professional. She is an active advocate for women’s rights and...
by admin_shaun | Nov 29, 2017 | #StrongWomenWednesday
#StrongWomenWednesday: Jennifer Pharr Davis World-renowned hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis has become a household name in outdoor communities across the East Coast and beyond! Jennifer is one of our featured #StrongWomen for many reasons, including her athletic and...
by admin_shaun | Nov 23, 2017 | #StrongWomenWednesday
#StrongWomenWednesday: Valentina Tereshkova Twenty years before Sally Ride became the first American woman to go to outer space, Valentina Tereshkova became a hero for Russia as the first woman ever in space. In 1963, Valentina was selected from over 400 applicants...
by admin_shaun | Nov 15, 2017 | #StrongWomenWednesday
Welcome to #StrongWomenWednesday! For a special mid-week treat, we’ve decided to shine a spotlight on all of the strong, courageous, confident, and compassionate women in the world! The GEMS team finds inspiration in the stories and successes of others, and we hope...
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