Black Girls
Empowerment
About
Black Girls Empowerment is a suite of programs offered by BCW in Action designed to uplift, nurture, and support Black girls and young women across various stages of growth. Through distinct initiatives like Black Girls Corner (ages 12–15), Black Girls Leadership (grades 10–12), Inner Child Series (ages 6–11), and S.T.E.A.M. project, the program fosters growth through pillars of self‑care, self‑image, empowerment, and personal development. Participants gain access to mentorship, creative and leadership opportunities, cultural engagement, and STEM‑based learning experiences. As they evolve, the Black Women Excellence program (ages 18–29) offers career development, internships, networking, and skills training.
Programs
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Black Girls Corner
Black girls aged 12 to 15 to create a unique space for young and socialize, learn and share. BGC engages girls through four pillars of interpersonal development: Self-Care, Self- Image, Empowerment, and Development. Through learning and shared culture and heritage, BGC creates opportunities for social participation while promoting inclusion for visible minority Black girls.
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Black Girls Leadership
Black girls (mentees), in grades 10 to 12, with Black female professionals (mentors) to strengthen their leadership skills and provide them with a positive role model. This ultimately connects mentees with Black women with experience in their field of interest.
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Inner Child Series
Young girls and boys ages 6 to 11 aims to mobilize and provide them with a safe place to learn, share, explore and appreciate the world of art. Focused on leadership, art and mental health, the program encourages young boys and girls to develop a better relationship with their inner voice, this is done through participation in creative activities.
S.T.E.A.M. Project
A free S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) project designed to uplift and inspire young Black girls through hands-on, high-impact learning experiences.
