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Every Black girl needs to know and believe that her legacy and her imprint on the world matters.
Healing is very much rooted in community, and we are committed to leading the movement toward healing justice for Detroit youth and beyond. —Maria I, Melendez, Founder and CEO

Based in NY, Embrace Her Legacy Foundation is an organization dedicated to the well-being and development of millennial women and Gen Z girls of Color, helping them overcome internal and external challenges to fulfill a purpose-driven legacy. They have impacted 15,000+ women and girls worldwide in over 35 countries through their various programs, workshops, social media, and podcasts, which focus on transformative leadership and social-emotional development.

Learn more about Embrace Her Legacy Foundation and donate here.