McKenna Pope's younger brother loved to cook, but he worried about using an Easy-Bake Oven -- because it was a toy for girls. So at age 13, Pope started an online petition for the American toy company Hasbro to change the pink-and-purple color scheme on the classic toy and incorporate boys into its TV marketing. In a heartening talk, Pope makes the case for gender-neutral toys and gives a rousing call to action to all kids who feel powerless.

Want to be an activist? Start with your toys

A young activist inspired a major toy company to make its iconic Easy-Bake Oven more inclusive after her four-year-old brother felt excluded by its pink, girl-focused marketing. In just three weeks, her online petition gathered over 46,000 signatures and led to the launch of a gender-neutral version. Despite facing harsh criticism, she discovered that even kids can make their voices matter. Her story highlights the power of speaking up and rallying others through digital platforms.