By Cherranda Smith
Mar 12, 2021
The iconic Girls Scouts organization was found this day in 1912 in Savannah, Georgia. Beyond their delicious cookies and unmistakable green uniforms, the organization celebrates 109 years of existence. Its legacy and impact over the years helped mold young women across the globe through service and empowerment programming.
Beginning in 1913, just one year after the organization was founded, Black girls and women have been a part of this legacy and impact, too, many becoming early pioneers within the organization.
Here is a look at some of the history of the organization, including the impact Black girl scouts and leadership figures made, according to the Girl Scouts Blog.
Girl Scout Troop 63401 recently worked together to research black women who have made history and created posters recognizing their accomplishments and