Rebellious, rabble-rousing girls have always existed, but stories of how they shaped history are rarely told. Mattie Kahn wants to change that. Her new book “Young and Restless: The Girls Who Sparked America’s Revolutions” chronicles the impact — and subsequent exclusion — of young women and girls in protest movements and cultural progress across two centuries of U.S. history.
Samar shares how she advocates for Pakistani girls and women through her films.
Bushra discusses her accomplishments on the Skokie Board of Ed, achieving work-life balance and a potential presidential run.
We rounded up Assembly contributors’ best tips for navigating your professional life.
Shriya Boppana writes about scouting talent on TikTok, ensuring representation in media and her tips for breaking into the entertainment industry.
University students and Citi Progress Awards Discovery Program participants Susan Ubogu and Carlita Washington share their advice for other young professionals.
23-year-old sports journalist Susan Sarpomaa Owusu-Ansah writes about finding her voice off the field.
Amarachi Nwosu and Ify Obi introduce us to Melanin Unscripted’s 2021 Class of Social Shapers.
Bhumika answers questions from girls around the world — from how to start an Instagram account to landing your dream job at a nonprofit.
As a young storyteller at The Storytelling Center Limited, Athena Wee explores her heritage and preserves the ancient tradition.
From filmmakers to astronauts, leading women offer advice to the class of 2020.
From Afghanistan to Australia, these teachers are helping girls stay in school.
For International Women’s Day, we asked illustrator Joelle Avelino to draw girls in their future jobs.
“We need women to create things that fit our needs as a society and without their contributions, many of our needs might be ignored or misrepresented,” shares the Emirati student.
Bats are critical pillars of our ecosystem. This biologist is making sure they’ll be around for years to come.
Through Cami Camila cartoons, the artist Camila advocates for issues she cares about, including gender equality and education.
Historically, aviation and aerospace have been a “boys club.” Refilwe Ledwaba founded Girls Fly Programme in Africa to change that.
Maria’s distinctive style — Indian soap opera meets Roy Lichtenstein comic — has taken the art world by storm.
Fakhria and Froohar Momtaz are using yoga to help Afghan girls and women.
Mallika Sarabhai shares how she uses the ancient Indian art form to address climate change, gender-based violence and human rights.