I heard we were looking back on our 2016’s? Well… Ten years ago today I founded #LOVEOURGIRLS stating: “I HAVE ALWAYS HAD A PASSION FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS, A HOPE TO SEE THEM FUNCTION ON THE SAME PLAYING FIELD AS MEN AND HAVE THE SAME OPPORTUNITIES AND APPROPRIATE PROTECTIONS. I WANT TO BE MORE THAN AN ACTRESS AND STORYTELLER BUT AN ADVOCATE FOR WOMEN, NOT ONLY IN UNDERDEVELOPED COUNTRIES BUT ALL OVER THE WORLD.” That was the spark that ignited #LoveOurGirls. The spark that had me rededicating my birthday, #ValentinesDay, to loving our girls and women around the world, bringing awareness to their plights and celebrating the courage of many who fight for change. Looking back over these ten years, I am overwhelmed by the inspiring organizations, activists, leaders and warriors we have had the honor to amplify. A decade of emphasizing “love” as a verb, not a noun, for women worldwide. Today, I am still seeking to #LoveOurGirls all these years later, to rededicate my efforts to women and ...