Chicago celebrating Day of the Girl with empowerment experience in South Shore
CHICAGO (CBS)-- Tuesday is a celebration of all the fierce and fabulous girls out there.
It's the International Day of the Girl, meant to encourage girls to become leaders and use their voices to create change.
The city is showing it's girl power with "Chicago Day of the Girl." The City Council approved it last month.
Alderwoman Pat Dowell plans to give the proclamation to the "Girl Like Me Project."
There will be a girl empowerment experience from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the South Shore Cultural Center, meant to support, protect and direct resources to girls so they can pursue their dreams.
