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For Black Girls, By Black Girls: Black Women’s Leadership in Los Angeles
. By: Juliana Udo, 11th grade, King-Drew Magnet HS Los Angeles has always been influenced by strong Black women who refuse to stay silent, especially when it comes to
“My Choice, My Body…My Rules: A Workbook in Prevention” by Dr. Stephany Powell
“This interactive human trafficking workbook is geared toward middle to high school students of all genders. It’s purpose is to raise human trafficking awareness as it pertains to both sex
Representation Matters: Alpha Centauri Film Recap and WLP Youth PSA on Trafficking Prevention
On January 31, 2026, during Human Trafficking Awareness Month, WLP hosted the premiere screening of Dr. Sikivu Hutchinson’s narrative short “Alpha Centauri“. The film focuses on a seventeen year old
Black LGBTQIA+ Youth Institute 2025: Creating Safe Spaces for Queer Youth
By Brianna Simone Parnell This year’s Women’s Leadership Project (WLP)-sponsored Black LGBTQIA+ Institute was truly one to remember. Not only because it was made possible by the generous grant of
Women’s Leadership Project Year in Review Recap 2025: Still Defining Ourselves, For Ourselves!
By Blessing Omoruyi, 11th Grade As we all step into 2026, here is a recap of the moments, milestones, and memories that defined the 2025 year for WLP! #Standing for
Alpha Centauri Film Screening and Discussion amplifies the impact of trafficking on Black Girls
Alpha Centauri* is a prevention education film focusing on the disproportionate impact of grooming and sex trafficking on Black girls and young Black women. Ryder, the film’s protagonist (played by Nicole Delorme),
Making Our Voices Heard: A Sit-Down with Mayor Karen Bass
By Juliana Udo (11th Grade – King-Drew Magnet HS) On October 7th, the Women’s Leadership Project and the #Standing4BlackGirls coalition had a really productive meeting with Mayor Karen Bass at
Black Women’s Democratic Club Meeting Addresses Disparities Confronting Black Women and Girls
By Blessing and Divine Onoruyi and Amor Jackson (11th and 12th grade, King-Drew Magnet HS) On November 8, 2025, the Black Women Democratic Club had their bi-monthly meeting and discussed
