Black Girl Freedom Week Envisions A World Where Black Girls And Women Are Regularly Invested In
Appearances will be made by Rep. Ayanna Pressley, student activist Naomi Wadler and actress Rashida Jones during the virtual, weeklong celebration.
February 17, 2021 at 6:28 pm
A weeklong series emphasizing investment in Black cis and trans girls is having its inaugural launch this week.
Through virtual programming, Black Girl Freedom Week, which takes place between Feb. 14 to Feb. 20, aims to mobilize investments “in the brain trust, innovation, health, safety, education, research and joy of Black girls and their families.”
According to a press release shared with Blavity, Black Girl Freedom Week features conversations and workshops with Black girls and women. U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley, student activist Naomi Wadler and actress, writer and producer, Rashida Jones are headlining the celebration.
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