“Together, they represent the potential of young people across the country.”

First Lady Jill Biden, regarding the 15 teenage women who are being honored at the White House for their community advocacy work on a range of issues. President Joe Biden is designating Oct. 11 as International Day of the Girl. The honorees range in age from 15 to 18 and represent 13 states. (Associated Press — Oct. 11, 2023)