Yara Shahidi Speaks Out at Glamour's The Girl Project Event in NYC
Yara Shahidi speaks on stage during Glamour’s “The Girl Project” event, held on the International Day of the Girl (October 11) in New York City.
The black-ish actress joined Uzo Aduba, Freida Pinto, Ashley Graham, model Herieth Paul, senator Cory Booker and Glamour Editor-in-Chief Cindi Leive.
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The interactive event was host to compelling talks and performances designed to address the social, cultural, and political issues that young girls face every day in school.
The event also brought together 300 16- and 17-year-old girls from public schools in New York and New Jersey to rally for their future.
FYI: Yara is wearing Foundrae jewelry.