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Essence: Black Girl Freedom Fund Shows we need investment, and not just words, for Black girls
The week of February 13 – 19, 2023 marks the third annual Black Girl Freedom Week, virtually hosted by the Black Girl Freedom Fund and the #1Billion4BlackGirls campaign, where attendees can watch “free virtual events, including panel discussions, film screenings,...
The Advocate: Celebrating #BlackGirlFreedomWeek with Joanne N. Smith & Damala Denny
Joanne N. Smith is the President & Founder of GGE/Girls for Gender Equity (GGE) and co-founder of the #1Billion4BlackGirls campaign. Damala Denny, also with GGE, centers the experiences of Black girls and gender-expansive youth to protect their childhood. Joanne...
Girls United: Black Girl Freedom Week Calls For Investment In Gen-Z
Black Girl Freedom Week is devoted to nourishing and fostering a community for girls who need a safe space to nourish their passions. Read the Girls United article here.
Black girls and women’s innovation in arts creates possibilities for us all
By Cidra M. Sebastien I still remember the day I met Tina Turner at Tower Records as a 5-year-old Black girl. She filled the room with her lovely laugh, big smile and even bigger energy. It was exhilarating to see her, a Black woman artist owning the entire store. I...