Standing up for myself has definitely made me feel a lot better. You don’t always have to comment back, just talking about it is important to raise awareness about just how vile things can get online. 

It’s amazing how many people still don’t know that it goes on. Whether it’s responding back to that person directly or talking to a principal or a parent, raising the awareness about online and real-life abuse and bullying, it needs to be a conversation. It doesn’t seem like we’ve gotten to that point yet. 

That’s why I’m excited with FearlesslyGirl to kick off #KinderGirlWorldDay on May 21st. It’s an opportunity for all of us to take a meaningful step to fight back against the toxicity of social media by posting about a woman you respect, admire, and want to recognize with a supporting message online.

There is so much negativity on the internet, and it can be hurtful and damaging. I want to help show the world the power of kindness, and the difference we can make when we take action. We start with a day, a day can become two days, two days become a week, a month, and so on. It can start with us.  

Madison Keys is a proud ambassador for FearlesslyGiRL. The organization is asking everyone to join #KinderGirlWorldDay on May 21st and help change the world one day, one post and one girl at a time. Participants are challenged to tag and recognize a fellow girl or woman on social media, and leave them a message of support and kindness, using the hashtag #KinderGirlWorldDay and tagging @fearlesslygirl.