I’m Carly. I’m 16, upcoming junior at Pell City High School -
Alabama
Varsity cheerleader 📣
Club America President 🇺🇸
Campus Coordinator.
New to X & excited to connect w/ people who care about leadership, faith, freedom, school spirit, & making a difference.
@tpusastudents
Erika Kirk is a reminder of what true strength looks like. In the face of unimaginable loss, public scrutiny, and speculation, she has continued to carry herself with grace. She reminded me that strength isn’t always loud, sometimes it’s choosing to keep going.
“Turning Point’s Chapter Leadership Summit was a blessing unlike no other. I remember the exact moment walking through the hotel doors and seeing teens and adults from all different walks of life wearing freedom shirts and greeting me with smiles. Thousands of patriots in one hotel. To meet so many young people my age at the confrence for the same reason as me simply left me amazed, and just as much filled with genuine gratitude for the Lord’s working hand in this generation. In a world beating you down for having a voice while being young, it is so very easy to feel alone and unsupported. Turning Point gave me a space to find my people and my true potential.
I was also so blessed to meet and have breakfast with Mrs. Erika Kirk. As anyone would be, I was so very eager and filled with questions to ask her. The moment she sat at our table, I realized something about her. She looked each of us in the eye so genuinely and thanked us. She taught us about her and Charlie’s faith. She told us about how every night Charlie would be in his scripture. It reminded me that in an age shouting millions of headlines, hateful words, and hurt, God is still on the throne.
Altogether, Turning Point’s Chapter Leadership Summit taught me that being a leader is firstly about knowing what mission you want to lead, and secondly, equipping yourself with the necessary recourses to do so. I know my mission is to build up my generation to be fierce and on fire for the Lord and the truth. Turning Point provided the second part for me. Thank you Turning Point’s USA.”
- Vienna Graziosi
President | Big Walnut High School
How special is it to be part of an organization where its leaders intentionally invest in the next generation?
@MrsErikaKirk took the time not only to meet with our students, but to truly listen to them, hear their stories, and encourage them. That kind of intentional leadership leaves a lasting impact.
Thank you for showing our students what genuine leadership looks like. I know this is a moment they will hold onto forever.
@TPUSA@tpusastudents
Not every conspiracy or rumor deserves your belief.
Watch how people live. Watch who they invest in. The people spending time with the next generation, encouraging them, mentoring them, & showing up —that tells you far more than the loudest voices!
Actions over algorithms.
Not every conspiracy or rumor deserves your belief.
Watch how people live. Watch who they invest in. The people spending time with the next generation, encouraging them, mentoring them, & showing up —that tells you far more than the loudest voices!
Actions over algorithms.
My favorite moment was meeting Erika Kirk. A special thank you to Maddie and Mason for your leadership. Your investment in the next generation is making a lasting impact. I left encouraged, inspired, and grateful for everyone who made this experience possible. 🤍 #TurningPointUSA
I had the honor of meeting @MrsErikaKirk at CLS 2026.
I made this bookmark for her because reading together is such a special tradition in their family, and I wanted to celebrate that. It was an unforgettable moment to gift it to her, and one I’ll treasure forever.
The South showed out for Chapter Leadership Summit!
So proud of these students who work tirelessly everyday to preserve and continue Charlie’s Legacy 🇺🇸🎤
@TPUSA@tpusastudents
@marina_minas Can’t thank her and the team enough for showing up at CLS. We had no expectations for her to be there after the week she had.
I hope she knows how loved and supported she is. 🤍
My favorite moment was meeting Erika Kirk. A special thank you to Maddie and Mason for your leadership. Your investment in the next generation is making a lasting impact. I left encouraged, inspired, and grateful for everyone who made this experience possible. 🤍 #TurningPointUSA