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Black Queer Generations: May 25th Panel Discussion on Family Support for Black LGBTQIA+ Youth
Across the nation, LGBTQ+ rights are under attack by right wing politicians, school boards, and community groups. At the same time, within our own communities, Black LGBTQIA+ youth continue to
Introducing our New Project Director and Program Manager: Jessica Robinson and Tomorrie Cook!
A shout out of welcome and congratulations to our new staff, Jessica Nicole Robinson
#Standing4BlackGirls: Happy Birthday, Mitrice Richardson
On April 15, 2023, Dr. Ronda Hampton was a featured speaker at WLP’s #Standing4BlackGirls Leimert Park community action to amplify the lives of missing and murdered Black women and girls
My Racist Experience in Middle School
By Aiyana Conner, 9th grade How would you feel if I told you that Black youth are six times more likely to be suspended or expelled than white youth for
Black Girls are Frequently Adultified as Being Older than Their Actual Age
By Aubree Conner, 9th grade When I was younger, I used to get compliments about my skin, face, and body. I was never confident about how I looked because of
Black Girls Demanding Respect: On Racism, Sexism and Double Standards
“Girls of color (Asian, Native American, African American, Latino) have forever been caretakers. That is what we are taught, from baby-sitting our siblings to cooking for our families. Part of
Speaking My Truth on Being a Young Black Girl
By Raziya Estes Did you know that Black girls are ten times more likely to get expelled than non-Black girls? Ten might not seem like a big number, but to
Virtual Homegirl Podcast new episode! Rising Above our Standards
Heyy! This is your Virtual Homegirls, a podcast where all of us welcome you warmly. We’re back and we missed you all very much! In this episode we talk about
