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2 events,
Daughters Festival Screening
Daughters Festival Screening
Sundance CDMX 2024Thursday, April 25th - Cinépolis Diana 20:20 Screen 7Friday, April 26th - Cinépolis VIP Miyana 15:30, Screen 1Saturday, April 27th - Cinépolis Diana 18:50, Screen 3Sunday, April 28th - Cinépolis VIP Miyana 14:00, Screen 5Daughters is a feature documentary co-directed by Natalie Rae and Angela Patton, with cinematography by Michael Cambio Fernandez and…
Daughters Festival Screening
Daughters Festival Screening
Seattle Black Film FestivalApril 28th at 2:00pm, Langston Hughes Performing Arts CentreDaughters is a feature documentary co-directed by Natalie Rae and Angela Patton, with cinematography by Michael Cambio Fernandez and edit by Troy Lewis and Adelina Bichis."Four young girls prepare for a special Daddy Daughter Dance with their incarcerated fathers, as part of a unique fatherhood program…
3 events,
The Art of Storytelling: Empowering Young Female Voices Through Narrative and Creativity
The Art of Storytelling: Empowering Young Female Voices Through Narrative and Creativity
Mondays, 3:30 pm - 4:15 pmDuration: October 16, 2023 - May 13, 2024Location: Orchard House School for GirlsProgram Description:"The Art of Storytelling: Empowering Young Female Voices Through Narrative and Creativity" is an exclusive program offered to the students of Orchard House School as a part of Girls For A Change (GFAC). This initiative focuses on…
Girl Ambassador Program – Meadowbrook High School
Girl Ambassador Program – Meadowbrook High School
Monday, September 18, 2023 - Thursday, May 9, 2024Where: Meadowbrook High SchoolWho: Meadowbrook 9th grade students only (must have a student ID)The Girl Ambassador Program (GAP) employs a four-year, tiered strategy for workforce development. With a focus on paced learning, our certified instructors assess each participant's unique strengths in software, hardware, and life experiences to…
Immersion Lab: Budding Black Girls Business (Varina High School)
Immersion Lab: Budding Black Girls Business (Varina High School)
Budding Black Girl Business: Empowering Young Black Women Entrepreneurs in RetailThis program is designed specifically for aspiring or current young Black women entrepreneurs in the Richmond Region who have or are starting retail businesses. Eligibility is restricted to Varina High School students.Meeting Schedule:Mondays, 5:20 pm - 6:20 pmJan 15 - May 27, 2024What We Offer:FacilitatorShawnda…
2 events,
Girl Ambassador Program – Meadowbrook High School
Girl Ambassador Program – Meadowbrook High School
Monday, September 18, 2023 - Thursday, May 9, 2024Where: Meadowbrook High SchoolWho: Meadowbrook 9th grade students only (must have a student ID)The Girl Ambassador Program (GAP) employs a four-year, tiered strategy for workforce development. With a focus on paced learning, our certified instructors assess each participant's unique strengths in software, hardware, and life experiences to…
Immersion Lab: Budding Black Girls Business (Highland Springs High School)
Immersion Lab: Budding Black Girls Business (Highland Springs High School)
Budding Black Girl Business: Empowering Young Black Women Entrepreneurs in RetailThis program is designed specifically for aspiring or current young Black women entrepreneurs in the Richmond Region who have or are starting retail businesses. Eligibility is restricted to Highland Springs High School students.Meeting Days:Tuesdays, 5:20 pm - 6:20 pmJan 8 - May 28, 2024What We…
2 events,
Girl Ambassador Program – Meadowbrook High School
Girl Ambassador Program – Meadowbrook High School
Monday, September 18, 2023 - Thursday, May 9, 2024Where: Meadowbrook High SchoolWho: Meadowbrook 9th grade students only (must have a student ID)The Girl Ambassador Program (GAP) employs a four-year, tiered strategy for workforce development. With a focus on paced learning, our certified instructors assess each participant's unique strengths in software, hardware, and life experiences to…
Sewing for the Unconventional Artist
Sewing for the Unconventional Artist
Sneak PreviewProgram Duration:Date: Wednesdays, October 25th, 2023 - May 15th, 2024Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmLocation: GFAC - 100 Buford Road , North Chesterfield , VA 23235Sewing & Collage: Sewing for the Unconventional ArtistCourse Description:This course will cover sewing basics, including hand sewing and operating a sewing machine, along with tips and tricks for sewing.…
5 events,
Immersion Lab: Budding Black Girls Business (Thomas Jefferson High School)
Immersion Lab: Budding Black Girls Business (Thomas Jefferson High School)
Budding Black Girls Business: Empowering Young Black Women Entrepreneurs in RetailThis program is designed specifically for aspiring or current young Black women entrepreneurs in the Richmond Region who have or are starting retail businesses. Eligibility is restricted to Thomas Jefferson High School students.Program Timing:What We Offer:About the Program:Initially launched as a part of Girls For…
Girl Ambassador Program – Meadowbrook High School
Girl Ambassador Program – Meadowbrook High School
Monday, September 18, 2023 - Thursday, May 9, 2024Where: Meadowbrook High SchoolWho: Meadowbrook 9th grade students only (must have a student ID)The Girl Ambassador Program (GAP) employs a four-year, tiered strategy for workforce development. With a focus on paced learning, our certified instructors assess each participant's unique strengths in software, hardware, and life experiences to…
Game Design w Girls Who Code
Game Design w Girls Who Code
Girl Action Team: Game Design w Girls Who Code @ Girls For A ChangeTime and Dates:Transportation: Selected Richmond Public School Students Drop off between 3:30-4 pm or 5:30 pm 7:00 pm Board bus and pick up participants About the Program:Join us for the Game Code Mastery program, part of the Girls Who Code initiative. Dive into the thrilling world…
2 events,
Daughters Festival Screening
Daughters Festival Screening
DocLands Film FestivalFriday, May 3rd at 3:45pm & 6:15pmRafael 3 TheatreDaughters is a feature documentary co-directed by Natalie Rae and Angela Patton, with cinematography by Michael Cambio Fernandez and edit by Troy Lewis and Adelina Bichis."Four young girls prepare for a special Daddy Daughter Dance with their incarcerated fathers, as part of a unique fatherhood program in…
Daughters Festival Screening
Daughters Festival Screening
DocLands Film FestivalFriday, May 3rd at 3:45pm & 6:15pmRafael 3 TheatreDaughters is a feature documentary co-directed by Natalie Rae and Angela Patton, with cinematography by Michael Cambio Fernandez and edit by Troy Lewis and Adelina Bichis."Four young girls prepare for a special Daddy Daughter Dance with their incarcerated fathers, as part of a unique fatherhood program in…
2 events,
Girl Ambassador Program : Girls For A Change Cohort
Girl Ambassador Program : Girls For A Change Cohort
Thursdays - 6:00pm-7:30pmSaturdays - 10:00am-2:30pmThe Girl Ambassador Program (GAP) is a four-year, tiered approach to workforce development. Through paced learning and development, our certified instructors work with girls based on their individual software and hardware proficiencies and life experiences to teach hybrid skills and prepare them for better-paying jobs and leadership roles. Girls are introduced…
Daughters Festival Screening
Daughters Festival Screening
Hot Docs Film FestivalApril 26th at 9:30pm, TIFF Lightbox Cinema 2April 27th at 10:30am, TIFF Lightbox Cinema 3May 4th, 5:30pm, TIFF LightboxDaughters is a feature documentary co-directed by Natalie Rae and Angela Patton, with cinematography by Michael Cambio Fernandez and edit by Troy Lewis and Adelina Bichis."Four young girls prepare for a special Daddy Daughter Dance with…
1 event,
Daughters Festival Screening
Daughters Festival Screening
Doc10 Chicago Film FestivalMay 5th, 5:45pmThe Gene Siskel Film CenterDaughters is a feature documentary co-directed by Natalie Rae and Angela Patton, with cinematography by Michael Cambio Fernandez and edit by Troy Lewis and Adelina Bichis."Four young girls prepare for a special Daddy Daughter Dance with their incarcerated fathers, as part of a unique fatherhood program in a…
3 events,
The Art of Storytelling: Empowering Young Female Voices Through Narrative and Creativity
The Art of Storytelling: Empowering Young Female Voices Through Narrative and Creativity
Mondays, 3:30 pm - 4:15 pmDuration: October 16, 2023 - May 13, 2024Location: Orchard House School for GirlsProgram Description:"The Art of Storytelling: Empowering Young Female Voices Through Narrative and Creativity" is an exclusive program offered to the students of Orchard House School as a part of Girls For A Change (GFAC). This initiative focuses on…
Girl Ambassador Program – Meadowbrook High School
Girl Ambassador Program – Meadowbrook High School
Monday, September 18, 2023 - Thursday, May 9, 2024Where: Meadowbrook High SchoolWho: Meadowbrook 9th grade students only (must have a student ID)The Girl Ambassador Program (GAP) employs a four-year, tiered strategy for workforce development. With a focus on paced learning, our certified instructors assess each participant's unique strengths in software, hardware, and life experiences to…
Immersion Lab: Budding Black Girls Business (Varina High School)
Immersion Lab: Budding Black Girls Business (Varina High School)
Budding Black Girl Business: Empowering Young Black Women Entrepreneurs in RetailThis program is designed specifically for aspiring or current young Black women entrepreneurs in the Richmond Region who have or are starting retail businesses. Eligibility is restricted to Varina High School students.Meeting Schedule:Mondays, 5:20 pm - 6:20 pmJan 15 - May 27, 2024What We Offer:FacilitatorShawnda…
2 events,
Girl Ambassador Program – Meadowbrook High School
Girl Ambassador Program – Meadowbrook High School
Monday, September 18, 2023 - Thursday, May 9, 2024Where: Meadowbrook High SchoolWho: Meadowbrook 9th grade students only (must have a student ID)The Girl Ambassador Program (GAP) employs a four-year, tiered strategy for workforce development. With a focus on paced learning, our certified instructors assess each participant's unique strengths in software, hardware, and life experiences to…
Immersion Lab: Budding Black Girls Business (Highland Springs High School)
Immersion Lab: Budding Black Girls Business (Highland Springs High School)
Budding Black Girl Business: Empowering Young Black Women Entrepreneurs in RetailThis program is designed specifically for aspiring or current young Black women entrepreneurs in the Richmond Region who have or are starting retail businesses. Eligibility is restricted to Highland Springs High School students.Meeting Days:Tuesdays, 5:20 pm - 6:20 pmJan 8 - May 28, 2024What We…
3 events,
Girl Ambassador Program – Meadowbrook High School
Girl Ambassador Program – Meadowbrook High School
Monday, September 18, 2023 - Thursday, May 9, 2024Where: Meadowbrook High SchoolWho: Meadowbrook 9th grade students only (must have a student ID)The Girl Ambassador Program (GAP) employs a four-year, tiered strategy for workforce development. With a focus on paced learning, our certified instructors assess each participant's unique strengths in software, hardware, and life experiences to…
Sewing for the Unconventional Artist
Sewing for the Unconventional Artist
Sneak PreviewProgram Duration:Date: Wednesdays, October 25th, 2023 - May 15th, 2024Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmLocation: GFAC - 100 Buford Road , North Chesterfield , VA 23235Sewing & Collage: Sewing for the Unconventional ArtistCourse Description:This course will cover sewing basics, including hand sewing and operating a sewing machine, along with tips and tricks for sewing.…
Camp Diva Information Sessions
Camp Diva Information Sessions
Camp Diva Leadership Academy is where Black girls build sisterhood and self-esteem and deepen scholarship outside the classroom. For over two decades, we have supported more than 1500 girls in a culturally curated space that encourages Black girls to take their rightful place as leaders. Parents often share that Camp Diva is the camp they…
5 events,
Immersion Lab: Budding Black Girls Business (Thomas Jefferson High School)
Immersion Lab: Budding Black Girls Business (Thomas Jefferson High School)
Budding Black Girls Business: Empowering Young Black Women Entrepreneurs in RetailThis program is designed specifically for aspiring or current young Black women entrepreneurs in the Richmond Region who have or are starting retail businesses. Eligibility is restricted to Thomas Jefferson High School students.Program Timing:What We Offer:About the Program:Initially launched as a part of Girls For…
Girl Ambassador Program – Meadowbrook High School
Girl Ambassador Program – Meadowbrook High School
Monday, September 18, 2023 - Thursday, May 9, 2024Where: Meadowbrook High SchoolWho: Meadowbrook 9th grade students only (must have a student ID)The Girl Ambassador Program (GAP) employs a four-year, tiered strategy for workforce development. With a focus on paced learning, our certified instructors assess each participant's unique strengths in software, hardware, and life experiences to…
Game Design w Girls Who Code
Game Design w Girls Who Code
Girl Action Team: Game Design w Girls Who Code @ Girls For A ChangeTime and Dates:Transportation: Selected Richmond Public School Students Drop off between 3:30-4 pm or 5:30 pm 7:00 pm Board bus and pick up participants About the Program:Join us for the Game Code Mastery program, part of the Girls Who Code initiative. Dive into the thrilling world…
1 event,
Girl Ambassador Program : Girls For A Change Cohort
Girl Ambassador Program : Girls For A Change Cohort
Thursdays - 6:00pm-7:30pmSaturdays - 10:00am-2:30pmThe Girl Ambassador Program (GAP) is a four-year, tiered approach to workforce development. Through paced learning and development, our certified instructors work with girls based on their individual software and hardware proficiencies and life experiences to teach hybrid skills and prepare them for better-paying jobs and leadership roles. Girls are introduced…
2 events,
The Art of Storytelling: Empowering Young Female Voices Through Narrative and Creativity
The Art of Storytelling: Empowering Young Female Voices Through Narrative and Creativity
Mondays, 3:30 pm - 4:15 pmDuration: October 16, 2023 - May 13, 2024Location: Orchard House School for GirlsProgram Description:"The Art of Storytelling: Empowering Young Female Voices Through Narrative and Creativity" is an exclusive program offered to the students of Orchard House School as a part of Girls For A Change (GFAC). This initiative focuses on…
Immersion Lab: Budding Black Girls Business (Varina High School)
Immersion Lab: Budding Black Girls Business (Varina High School)
Budding Black Girl Business: Empowering Young Black Women Entrepreneurs in RetailThis program is designed specifically for aspiring or current young Black women entrepreneurs in the Richmond Region who have or are starting retail businesses. Eligibility is restricted to Varina High School students.Meeting Schedule:Mondays, 5:20 pm - 6:20 pmJan 15 - May 27, 2024What We Offer:FacilitatorShawnda…
1 event,
Immersion Lab: Budding Black Girls Business (Highland Springs High School)
Immersion Lab: Budding Black Girls Business (Highland Springs High School)
Budding Black Girl Business: Empowering Young Black Women Entrepreneurs in RetailThis program is designed specifically for aspiring or current young Black women entrepreneurs in the Richmond Region who have or are starting retail businesses. Eligibility is restricted to Highland Springs High School students.Meeting Days:Tuesdays, 5:20 pm - 6:20 pmJan 8 - May 28, 2024What We…
1 event,
Sewing for the Unconventional Artist
Sewing for the Unconventional Artist
Sneak PreviewProgram Duration:Date: Wednesdays, October 25th, 2023 - May 15th, 2024Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmLocation: GFAC - 100 Buford Road , North Chesterfield , VA 23235Sewing & Collage: Sewing for the Unconventional ArtistCourse Description:This course will cover sewing basics, including hand sewing and operating a sewing machine, along with tips and tricks for sewing.…
4 events,
Immersion Lab: Budding Black Girls Business (Thomas Jefferson High School)
Immersion Lab: Budding Black Girls Business (Thomas Jefferson High School)
Budding Black Girls Business: Empowering Young Black Women Entrepreneurs in RetailThis program is designed specifically for aspiring or current young Black women entrepreneurs in the Richmond Region who have or are starting retail businesses. Eligibility is restricted to Thomas Jefferson High School students.Program Timing:What We Offer:About the Program:Initially launched as a part of Girls For…
Game Design w Girls Who Code
Game Design w Girls Who Code
Girl Action Team: Game Design w Girls Who Code @ Girls For A ChangeTime and Dates:Transportation: Selected Richmond Public School Students Drop off between 3:30-4 pm or 5:30 pm 7:00 pm Board bus and pick up participants About the Program:Join us for the Game Code Mastery program, part of the Girls Who Code initiative. Dive into the thrilling world…
EcoStyle Elevation: Crafting Sustainable Fashion Identities
EcoStyle Elevation: Crafting Sustainable Fashion Identities
Orientation Dates: Thursday October 19th and Thursday October 26thDate: Starting from November 9th to May 16thTime: Thursdays, 5:30 pm - 6:45 pmLocation: Boys and Girls East End Teen Center, RVATransportation: Provided to and from some schools; parents can also drop off and pick up contact to learn more about transportation needs. Transportation provided through Boys…
1 event,
Black Girl Showcase
Black Girl Showcase
Our Black Girl Showcase is a community celebration, which is free and open to the public, that is designed to uplift, celebrate and fortify our girls at the end of the school year. While Girls For A Change presents opportunities for girls’ voices to be heard as they create social change within their communities, there is…
1 event,
Immersion Lab: Budding Black Girls Business (Varina High School)
Immersion Lab: Budding Black Girls Business (Varina High School)
Budding Black Girl Business: Empowering Young Black Women Entrepreneurs in RetailThis program is designed specifically for aspiring or current young Black women entrepreneurs in the Richmond Region who have or are starting retail businesses. Eligibility is restricted to Varina High School students.Meeting Schedule:Mondays, 5:20 pm - 6:20 pmJan 15 - May 27, 2024What We Offer:FacilitatorShawnda…
1 event,
Immersion Lab: Budding Black Girls Business (Highland Springs High School)
Immersion Lab: Budding Black Girls Business (Highland Springs High School)
Budding Black Girl Business: Empowering Young Black Women Entrepreneurs in RetailThis program is designed specifically for aspiring or current young Black women entrepreneurs in the Richmond Region who have or are starting retail businesses. Eligibility is restricted to Highland Springs High School students.Meeting Days:Tuesdays, 5:20 pm - 6:20 pmJan 8 - May 28, 2024What We…
1 event,
Camp Diva Information Sessions
Camp Diva Information Sessions
Camp Diva Leadership Academy is where Black girls build sisterhood and self-esteem and deepen scholarship outside the classroom. For over two decades, we have supported more than 1500 girls in a culturally curated space that encourages Black girls to take their rightful place as leaders. Parents often share that Camp Diva is the camp they…
1 event,
Immersion Lab: Budding Black Girls Business (Varina High School)
Immersion Lab: Budding Black Girls Business (Varina High School)
Budding Black Girl Business: Empowering Young Black Women Entrepreneurs in RetailThis program is designed specifically for aspiring or current young Black women entrepreneurs in the Richmond Region who have or are starting retail businesses. Eligibility is restricted to Varina High School students.Meeting Schedule:Mondays, 5:20 pm - 6:20 pmJan 15 - May 27, 2024What We Offer:FacilitatorShawnda…
1 event,
Immersion Lab: Budding Black Girls Business (Highland Springs High School)
Immersion Lab: Budding Black Girls Business (Highland Springs High School)
Budding Black Girl Business: Empowering Young Black Women Entrepreneurs in RetailThis program is designed specifically for aspiring or current young Black women entrepreneurs in the Richmond Region who have or are starting retail businesses. Eligibility is restricted to Highland Springs High School students.Meeting Days:Tuesdays, 5:20 pm - 6:20 pmJan 8 - May 28, 2024What We…
1 event,
Daughters Impact Screening
Daughters Impact Screening
Before heading to The Roots Picnic, spend an early afternoon viewing Daughters, A documentary. Join us on Friday, May 31st, for an Impact Screening of the Sundance Festival Favorite and Audience Choice Award-winning film Daughters, directed by Natalie Rae and Angela Patton. The film was produced by Philadelphia's own Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter alongside Kerry Washington, Joel Edgerton, and Jessica Seinfeld,…
1 event,
Daughters Festival Screening
Berkshire International Film FestivalSaturday, June 1st - Time TBDDaughters is a feature documentary co-directed by Natalie Rae and Angela Patton, with cinematography by Michael Cambio Fernandez and edit by Troy Lewis and Adelina Bichis."Four young girls prepare for a special Daddy Daughter Dance with their incarcerated fathers, as part of a unique fatherhood program in a Washington,…
Black Girl Showcase