Black Girls Rock
Founder: Beverly Bond
Black Girls Rock evolved into a youth empowerment and mentoring organization that introduces music, poetry, and theater to girls from 12 to 17.
www.blackgirlsrockinc.com
The Center for Healthy Families
Founder and Board Chair: Donna James
The Center for Healthy Families in Columbus, Ohio, provides community support and advocacy to pregnant and parenting girls and their children.
www.centerforhealthyfamilies.org
GirlSpirit WomenSong Inc./Harriet’s Heart
Founder: Pamela Salaam
In 2000, Salaam adopted 19 ninth-grade girls (representing Harriet Tubman’s 19 courageous trips) for a four-year program through the successful completion of high school. The first group graduated in 2009, earned acceptances to a variety of reputable universities, and are now mentoring the new generation of “hearts.â€
www.salaamartsandinspiration.com/HarrietsHeart
Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls
Founder: Oprah Winfrey
The academy provides educational opportunities for academically exemplary South African girls with leadership potential in grades 8 to 12.
www.owla.co.za.
Black Girls Code
Founder: Kimberly Bryant
Created in 2011 in San Francisco, Black Girls Code enables girls of color between the ages of 7 and 17 to take the lead in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
www.blackgirlscode.com.