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Capito, Halle Berry Take Girls Rise Up Program to Piedmont Elementary

2024-08-15 02:05:02

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and actress Halle Berry today hosted a Girls Rise Up event at Piedmont Elementary School in Charleston, W.Va. where they promoted female empowerment, education, fitness, and self-confidence.

During the program, Senator Capito and Halle Berry discussed with fifth grade female students their career paths and the importance of leadership. Students then had the chance to take the Girls Rise Up Challenge and commit to goals to help put them on a pathway to success. Today’s event marks the 32nd event since the program’s launch in 2015.

“Inspiring the next generation of West Virginians—especially our young women—is so important to me,” Senator Capito said. “It was so special to have an accomplished female actress like Halle Berry here with me in Charleston to help deliver this message. This message comes at such a critical point in the lives of these young women, and I am confident that they will go on to do great things in the future.”

Senator Capito launched the West Virginia Girls Rise Up program in 2015 to instill confidence in young West Virginia women and empower them to be strong and kind female leaders. The program focuses on three areas: education, fitness, and self-confidence.

Photos from today’s event are included below:

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Halle Berry visit Piedmont Elementary School in Charleston, W.Va. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Halle Berry visit Piedmont Elementary School in Charleston, W.Va. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Halle Berry visit Piedmont Elementary School in Charleston, W.Va. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) pictured with students during her visit to Piedmont Elementary School in Charleston, W.Va. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.

Halle Berry speaks with Piedmont Elementary School students in Charleston, W.Va. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.

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