Join Girls Like Me Project, Inc. for Sankofa Night, a vibrant community gathering designed to create safe and enriching experiences for everyone. Held every 2nd Friday this summer at #Boxville, from 4:30 PM to 7 PM, Sankofa Night offers a welcoming space to connect, learn, and celebrate. Mark your calendars for the following dates: July 12th August 11th September 9th #SankofaNight will feature engaging activities, inspiring conversations, and a warm community atmosphere. Don't miss out on this opportunity to come together, share stories, and build a stronger, more supportive community. We look forward to seeing you there!
Girls Like Me Project, Inc.
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Media Literacy. Digital Storytelling & Sisterhood.
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Girls Like Me Project believes that although African-American girls are disproportionately targeted by devaluing stereotypes and media messages of misogyny, self-hate, and destructive behavior that adversely normalizes circumstances of poverty and violence; a strong sense of self-efficacy and awareness can transform them into change agents for social good.
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Today We had the incredible opportunity to join forces with Reclaiming Minds Therapy and Wellness for a vital conversation about mental health. A big shoutout to the amazing Jamila Jones, LCPC for leading the discussion and sharing invaluable insights! 🧠💬 We are so grateful to partner with such passionate advocates who are dedicated to wellness and empowerment. #MentalHealthMatters #reclaimingmindstherapy #GirlsLikeMeProject
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Chief Executive Officer at Girls Who Code
Missy Elliott has officially made history with the first hip-hop song in space! NASA recently transmitted the lyrics of Missy Elliott’s “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)” to Venus, her favorite planet. Her out-of-this-world lyrics traveled over 158 million miles in only 14 minutes thanks to NASA’s Deep Space Network (DSN). This groundbreaking project showcases the exciting potential when technology and art intersect. And this is just the beginning! Way to “Work It,” Missy Elliott! #WomenInSTEAM https://nyti.ms/4cPpHMU
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Call For Chicago Black Artists! BYP100 is looking for Black Chicago-based artists ages 12-35 to display their work in their upcoming #SheSafeWeSafe (SSWS) Art Installation. All mediums of art will be considered.$500 honorarium. Link here: http://bit.ly/ssws-info #SSWS was started by BYP100 to bring attention to gender-based violence against Black women, girls and GNC folks in 2019. Since then, we’ve only faced heightened cases of intimate partner, forcible eviction, and instances of Black girls going missing and the State making no real effort to find them as highlighted by the “Missing in Chicago” Investigation, by the Invisible Institue and City Bureau. But we are our sisters’ keeper. The #SSWS Installation will highlight the experiences of Black women and our solutions outside of policing during the Democratic National Convening (#DNC) to encourage more conversations around what it means to #protectBlackwomen and girls. Stay tuned for more information about the exhibit. Interested artists apply today!
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By life assignment I serve as a girls advocate and founder of Girls Like Me Project. I am also a writer, digital strategist and life coach for women entrepreneurs, leaders and academicians.
Hi everyone, if you see this please share. Our girls are looking for experts to interview for their media projects. The topics are: •impact of Relationships on Black girls’ mental health •Black Girl Stereotypes The video interviews take place in person this Friday (July 19) and Monday (July 22). The taping location is in the Bronzeville/Washington Park area. Picture caption: Girls Like Me Project, Inc. on location in Los Angeles during our trip to NABJ-LA/BPRS LA Media Summit interviewing writer and filmmaker Tracy Taylor
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We had an amazing time at our first Sankofa Night, and we have two more coming up! 🗓️✨ Join us to celebrate community and togetherness. Our goal is to unite the Bronzeville community through music, food, and culture in a safe and welcoming environment. To learn more about our mission and how you can contribute, click the link below. https://lnkd.in/g_MvjF4c #SankofaNights #Community #Togetherness #Bronzeville #GirlsLikeMeProjec
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Today, we join in celebrating #CrownDay, a special day dedicated to honoring the beauty, heritage, and diversity of #Blackhair. GLMPI, proudly stands with our community in embracing and uplifting the natural beauty and cultural significance of our crowns. Let’s continue to advocate for inclusivity, self-love, and respect for all hair textures and styles. Together, we celebrate the power, history, and pride that our hair represents. Share your beautiful crowns with us in the comments. #GLMPI #NaturalHair #BlackBeauty #HairLove #CelebrateYourCrown
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Help us congratulate GLMPI founder Lakeisha Gray-Sewell on co-authoring the powerful book, Black Women Mothering & Daughtering During a Dual Pandemic. This work delves into the unique challenges and triumphs faced by Black women navigating motherhood and daughterhood in unprecedented times. Click the link below to purchase the book. https://lnkd.in/gQAq4i8f #GLMPI #BlackWomen #Motherhood #Daughterhood #NewBook #Empowerment #Resilience
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Access to funding continues to be a challenge for Black girl-focused organizations like Girls Like Me Project. This struggle has intensified with the recent ruling by a federal appeals court, stating that the Fearless Fund grant program is discriminatory. Black women already face significant barriers to receiving funding, and this decision exacerbates these challenges, further limiting their access to essential resources. Check out this post by Blavity Inc. to learn more about what's happening.
Here's what you need to know. 👉🏾 A federal appeals court has ruled that the Fearless Fund grant program for Black women business owners is discriminatory. The truth of the matter is that the playing field has never been even. 👉🏾Total venture dollars in the U.S. went below $1 billion for the first time since 2016, with Black founders receiving only 0.05% of startup funding. 👉🏾Access to capital is a struggle for many business owners, and research from Goldman Sachs also shows that, although Black women make up the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the U.S., they face a 3x higher rejection rate for funding than white business owners. The Fearless Fund bridges the gap in venture capital funding for women of color founders, and this divided court ruling widens it. To the Black women business owners: We believe in you. Read the full story from 21Ninety here: https://lnkd.in/gaSNimWC #BlackWomenLead #FearlessFund #BlackWomenFounders #VCFunding
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THE GREAT OPAL LEE!
Chief Executive Officer at Girls Who Code
Have you ever heard of the "Grandmother of Juneteenth?" Meet Opal Lee, the 97-year-old teacher who tirelessly campaigned to make #Juneteenth a nationally recognized federal holiday. In 2016, at the age of 89, Opal Lee walked from her home in Fort Worth, Texas, to the nation’s capital, urging Congress to declare Juneteenth a national holiday. She was later invited to the signing ceremony, and this year, she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. To this day, Lee walks two and a half miles each year on June 19th to honor the time between the Emancipation Proclamation and when the news of freedom reached Galveston. Her activism continues to inspire me, her students, and all of us. #WomenEmpoweringWomenWednesday https://nbcnews.to/3KNZr9c
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