If you haven't heard, The White House launched a new Summit celebrating the advances of gender equality and plan to continue changing the future: The United State of Women. Thus, I wanted to showcase a few of the many female characters on TV who I feel embody strength, confidence, and have taught me a few good things to remember.
1. Gina Linetti - Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Be confident in yourself because you're awesome.
2. Galina "Red" Reznikov - Orange is the New Black
Be strong.
3. Mindy Lahiri - The Mindy Project
Look better, feel better.
4. Linda Belcher - Bob's Burgers
Have fun, too.
5. Tina Belcher - Bob's Burgers
You don't need to have a boy in your life to be happy.
6. Jessica Jones - Jessica Jones
Say what you want to say.
7. Liz Lemon - 30 Rock
Be open to new opportunities.
8. Leslie Knope - Parks and Recreation
Always remember to keep emergency snacks.
9. April Ludgate - Parks and Recreation
Everyone gets worried about the future.
10. Donna Meagle - Parks and Recreation
No one has the right to anything of yours.
11. Donna Meagle Part 2
You deserve a reward once in a while.
12. Nellie Bertram - The Office
You can "wear the pants" when you need them.
13. Donna Noble - Doctor Who
Sometimes people need to be put in their place.
14. Irene Adler - Sherlock
You're sexy, so flaunt it!
15. Elaine Benes - Seinfeld
Get rid of the negativity in your life.
16. Michonne - The Walking Dead
Keep trying.
17. Sue Sylvester - Glee
Don't let the crazy in your life get you down.
18. Kitty Forman - That 70's Show
Family can be hard but remember, they love you.
19. Lana Kane - Archer
Your body is your body.
20. Larissa Loughlin - The Carrie Dairies
Respect yourself.
21. Carla Espinosa - Scrubs
Stand up for yourself.
Show your support for women's rights by getting involved with the #StateofWomen, www.theunitedstateofwomen.org.
