US Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., was joined by actress Halle Berry on Wednesday for an event in Charleston.
Berry joined Capito at Piedmont Elementary for a Girls Rise Up event promoting female empowerment, education, fitness and self-confidence.
“Inspiring the next generation of West Virginians — especially our young women — is so important to me,” Capito said. “It was so special to have an accomplished female actress like Halle Berry here with me in Charleston to help deliver this message. This message comes at such a critical point in the lives of these young women, and I am confident that they will go on to do great things in the future.”
Capito launched the West Virginia Girls Rise Up program in 2015 and has hosted a total of 32 events.
The initiative aims to instill confidence in young West Virginia women and empower them to be strong and kind female leaders.