Women's Leadership Project
The Women’s Leadership Project (WLP) is a Black feminist mentoring, civic engagement and service learning advocacy program designed to educate and train young middle and high school age women in South Los Angeles to take ownership of their school-communities.
Latest News and Press
Although Black youth are more likely to identify as LGBTQ+...
On Saturday, October 22nd, students, artists, musicians, organizers, teachers and...
According to the Black Women’s Blueprint, a majority of Black...
By Ashantee Polk My name is Ashantee Polk and I...
In January 2021, the Women’s Leadership Project launched the #Standing4BlackGirls...
Arrai Lugo, 19 years old, El Camino College This...
By Mariah Perkins and Asha Kent, 12th grade Colorism affects...
By Sikivu Hutchinson Nationwide, escalating homophobic and transphobic right wing...
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https://www.ebony.com/news/sexual-harassment-peer-education/#axzz4VIWVyiRzo
By Brianna Parnell, #S4BG Task Force Coordinator Since the startup...
Sponsored by Black Skeptics Los Angeles, the Hansberry $500-$1000 scholarships...
Featured Event
Black LGBTQI+ Youth Retreat in December!
Although Black youth are more likely to identify as LGBTQ+ than are non-Black youth, there are few safe, Black queer-affirming spaces for middle and high school youth in our communities. African American LGBTQIA+ youth from ages 14-18 are invited to participate in a fun and culturally enriching opportunity to connect with other queer Black youth from across L.A. County. This youth and adult mentor facilitated event will focus on mental health, social justice leadership, safe space creation, yoga, music, and artmaking. The session is a pilot for a weekend camp in 2023. Breakfast, lunch, raffles, and participant gift items will
