Black Girl Back Talk Hosts Clean-Eating Session
What’s eating us and what are we eating? What is troubling us, grinding down on our last nerves, gnawing away at our emotions? Why do we bite off more than we…
Indigenous Peoples Day: Children’s Books Written by Indigenous Authors
Indigenous peoples have unique relationships with the land on which they have lived for generations. National Indigenous Peoples Day, celebrated on October 11, is a holiday that commemorates the original…
8 Awesome Ways to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
From September 15 to October 15, the U.S. celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month. This month-long celebration is a great time to teach kids about the histories and traditions behind these…
Melanin Mommies Pgh, Inc. Creates Safe Space for Black Mothers
Latrice “Phoenix” Rose started Melanin Mommies Pgh, Inc. in 2014 as an online support group for expecting African American mothers. Her goal for Melanin Mommies Pgh, Inc. was to create…
Past, Present & Future Implications for Family Independence & Well-Being
The rich, age-old practice of kinship care has not only acted as a means to maintaining generational connections to family and culture, but also proven to reduce trauma and result…
UPitt Speaker Series: Cultivating Genius in Black Children
The University of Pittsburgh is hosting a virtual P.R.I.D.E Speaker Series virtually for a special one-night-only event Wednesday, September 29 from 4-6 p.m. as they engage in a thought-provoking conversation focused on Cultivating Genius…
Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month: Past and Present
Each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15 to October 15. It is celebrated through the rich histories, customs and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came…
Virtual Equity Summit: Register Today with Gwen’s Girls!
Registration is open for the 6th Annual BGEA Virtual Equity Summit, September 22-24, 2021. Participants can join the Fireside Chats and choose from important educational sessions. The first 50 Gwen’s Girls or BGEA students and parents to sign up…
Juvenile Justice Reform Through Kinship
How Kinship Care and Other Community-Based Supports Provide Trauma-Informed Alternatives for At-Risk Crossover Youth With the enactment of SB 823 / AB 1868 in 2020, California has been phasing out its Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) and instead, creating ways…