Strong Women Wednesday – Feb. 21, 2018

#StrongWomenWednesday: Shaesta Waiz Here’s the story of another strong, trailblazing woman! Shaesta Waiz is the first certified civilian female pilot from Afghanistan and the first person in her family to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees from a university. She’s...
Strong Women Wednesday – Jan. 31, 2018

Strong Women Wednesday – Jan. 31, 2018

#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...
Strong Women Wednesday – Jan. 10, 2018

Strong Women Wednesday – Jan. 10, 2018

#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...

Strong Women Wednesday – Nov. 22, 2017

#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...