Empower Hour Girls Program

Tonights session was SO good! We continued our focus on Advocacy and discussed different stereotypes that we face as Black girls. We also discussed media and the way black girls are often portrayed. One of the young ladies brought up Colorism and not only its effect on our community but also its portrayal in media. We also discussed the roots of colorism and that conversation then evolved into a discussion on Texturism. Tonight I learned so much from them! These girls continue to amaze me. I am SO proud of their confidence in discussing things they are facing and have faced! The journey continues!

It's about that time. Our Spring session begins on May 5th! We are going virtual and have limited spaces available. For additional information please email us at [email protected].

Yesterday we had an awesome day volunteering with The Hartford Project! We spent a few hours at one of the city's hidden treasures, The Keney Park Sustainability Center Keney Park Sustainability Project!!! The girls weeded the veggies and planted mum. We also met some farm friendly animals friends. Special thanks to Herb from the center and the Hartford Project for always including us!!!