This Mother-Daugther Duo Created An Mobile Gaming App Designed To Empower Black Girls
For one mother, it was important to expose her young daughter to games that would make her feel empowered and build self-confidence--so she decided to...
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Crittenton Services is Supporting Underserved Black and Brown Girls and Their Families During the COVID-19 Crisis
America’s education system has been disrupted by the COVID-19 crisis. Crittenton Services of Greater Washington is helping girls and their families thrive....
New Documentary Exposes Discrimination Toward Black Girls In U.S. Schools
PBS released a new documentary called PUSHOUT: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools, exposing the cruel treatment against school-aged black girls....
Stephen Curry and Actress Storm Reid Team Up with Under Armour to Uplift the Next Generation of Girls
NBA star Stephen Curry and actress Storm Reid have collaborated on an International Women's Day sneaker with Under Armour to empower young women....
Turning Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming’ Into a Class Curriculum for Black Girls
Lauren Christine Mims is one of the many women inspired by Michelle Obama's "Becoming, Now she is turning Obama's book into a curriculum to empower...
Columbia Girls in STEM Initiative Inspires Young Women to Achieve in STEM Careers
Last week I attended a mentorship talk of the Columbia Girls in STEM Initiative, a week-long program in its second year that selects high school...
Afrocentric Empowerment Dolls Changing the Way Black Girls See Beauty
After watching her 4-year-old have a meltdown over her hair, Múkami Kinoti Kimoth created a line of Afro-centric avatars that empower girls to be original....
Obama’s Track Record for Helping Young Women of Color
The White House has released a new report the Obama Administration’s progress to advance equity for women and girls of color over the past eight...
Schott Foundation: Black Girls Matter
Problems like unfair discipline practices. Curriculum disinvestment. Lack of support for girls who shoulder familial responsibilities. High rates of exposure to sexual harassment and violence....
Gabrielle Jordan Sets the Bar High In Business
The teen author, speaker, and multi-award winner paves the way for young entrepreneurs....