Virtual Homegirl commentators Dafne, Kim, Esther, Liz, and Brianna discuss coping with life challenges like academic and mental health anxieties, procrastination, “imposter syndrome”, grief, and gaining closure in life and
On August 9th, Sikivu, Jessica and Tomorrie spoke on the #Standing4BlackGirls coalition and WLP during public comment at the L.A. City Council meeting. Earlier this month, WLP and #S4BG launched
By Kimberly Ortiz As an 18 year-old student activist member of the Women’s Leadership Project, and a first generation Latina college student from Watts, I am concerned about the surge
By Lizette Nsilu, WLP alumnus As an 18 year old first-year college student and a #Standing4Black Girls and LGBTQIA+ activist, I am deeply concerned about the surge in violence against
In this episode of WLP’s Virtual Homegirl, we celebrate Pride Month by discussing data from surveys conducted by WLP students on LGBTQ+ school climate, homophobia, transphobia and curricula in South
By Aubree Conner, 10th grade I don’t think many people understand the saying, “Race still matters but so does color.” Colorism can affect a woman’s and or a girl’s life
Asha Kent, UC San Diego My name is Asha Camile Kent. This spring, I graduated from King/Drew Magnet High School of Medicine and Science. Thanks to the sisterhood, guidance,
WLP seniors Lizette Nsilu, Mariah Perkins and Asha Kent will be attending El Camino College, Clark Atlanta University and UC San Diego respectively in the fall! Asha and Mariah have
By Raziya Estes Colorism is one of the most harmful and prevalent issues affecting Black people in the United States. Merriam-Webster defines colorism as: prejudice or discrimination especially within a
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