August 19th, 2024 by WCBC Radio

U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia hosted a Girls Rise Up event in Charleston where she promoted female empowerment, education, fitness, and self-confidence.

During the program, Senator Capito discussed with fifth grade female students their career paths and the importance of leadership. Senator Capito said that she originated the program in 2015, and that inspiring the next generation of West Virginians—especially young women—is important to her…

 

“Hopefully we did a job convincing them they can do whatever they want, but also that we are just regular people, we have children and grandchildren and we have things we were afraid of when we were young girls and for them to say maybe I can do that.”