The 19th feature: Black Girl Freedom Week hosts free, virtual events to raise awareness — and funding — for Black youth

Screencap of the 19th article

We’re so honored to be featured on the 19th and grateful to Rebekah Barber for telling our story during Black History Month. Here’s an excerpt:

What if over a 10-year period there was an intentional effort to invest $1 billion in Black girls and gender-expansive youth? That question sparked the creation of the #1Billion4BlackGirls campaign, and Black Girl Freedom Week will amplify this call to action. 

From February 13 to 19, Black Girl Freedom Week will host free virtual events, including panel discussions, film screenings, music performances and resource sharing on how to support and engage Black girls and understand how to move investments in a meaningful way.

 Read the full article from The 19th here.