More than 1,300 attendees converged at the Black Girls Dream Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, hosted by the Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (Southern Black Girls) from June 7 to June 8. Over the two-day event, Black women and girls of all ages engaged in dynamic panels focused on women’s empowerment, mental wellness, health, beauty, social justice, and a wide range of topics.
Centered on the theme “Afrofuturism: Intelligence, Innovation, Investment,” the conference aimed to explore the breadth of the Black experience and foster profound conversations and connections to shape radical futures for Black girls and women. Dr. Bernice A. King, the youngest child of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., delivered an inspiring lecture during her panel, filling attendees with hope and determination as she shared insights into her father’s legacy and her ongoing efforts to advance his work. She also offered practical advice on making impactful changes within communities.
“I see myself as a person that has to set an example for a world where there are very few examples of what it means to be a dignified person,” Dr. Bernice A. King said during the panel, according to a press release.
Young future leaders, changemakers and innovators flocked to the “We Got Now! The Power of S.T.E.A.M. to Shape Radical Futures for Black Girls,” discussion during the conference. The compelling panel, geared toward youth empowerment, featured visionary leaders such as BMF star Laila Pruitt, Naya Ellis (Founder of Wingltt), Cruz Helena Valencia Moreno (Innovation Girls) and more. The group spoke about how they continue to persevere and aim for their goals, even in the face of adversity.
What is the Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium?
Spearheaded by Black Voters Matter CEO, LaTosha Brown, the Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium is a collective of Black women in philanthropy, activism, and girls’…
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