This Black Girl
Overview
The “This Black Girl” Campaign captures the essence that Black girls everywhere have dreams—and those dreams are being realized every day thanks to the commitment Ladies of Virtue makes to mentoring young Black women and investing in their future.
The goal of the campaign is to amplify the success of amazing LOV alumni who have excelled despite the barriers against them in and outside of school. For “This Black Girl,” we’ll be shining the spotlight on our cherished LOV alumni, telling their stories, highlighting the communities they’re from, and celebrating who they’ve become…amplifying their success in overcoming challenging circumstances to become—as Gen Zers say today—“THAT GIRL.”
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Why
Research shows that Black girls are five times more likely than white girls to be suspended at school. That they are less protected, and cases of them missing are often disproportionately ignored in comparison to white women. Research also shows that Black girls are viewed as needing less support, comfort, and nurturing—yet despite this, they are more confident than their peers and more likely to believe they are smart enough for their dreams to come true.
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Meet Cheyenne
“I am so proud to see where LOV is. When I joined, there were 40 girls in the Saturday institute, and now we have served 1,000. I’m proud to see LOV has grown into the best mentoring program where our girls go on college tours, develop leadership skills and become change agents in our community.”
“LOV has helped me accomplish my lifelong dream of graduating from college and becoming a confident professional woman who can shine bright in any room.”
Meet Sabrina
I did not have a role model before joining Ladies of Virtue. When I became involved with this organization I began to discover myself and my passion for writing and helping others who need the support and encouragement to tell their story. There is not just one story but there are so many stories that need to be told. I would have never discovered this if I had not joined Ladies of Virtue and received the mentorship they provide to girls of color.
Meet Kourtney
LOV was different from any other programs that I’ve been in before. I knew that I would develop and grow, and meet other girls in it, and my confidence increased, I had a new group of sisters around me, and I got connected with my mentor. From the day that we were connected she set me up with so many opportunities and her mission was to set me up for success. Whether it was helping with my grades, telling me what to do, giving me advice, all that has really connected me and I’m so grateful to be experiencing our mentor/mentee relationship and all of the things we have done together
Meet Alaysya
I have learned a lot about myself
during this time and LOV really helps you tackle what you are passionate about. It feels great to feel the love from this sisterhood. LOV also does a lot of things. Last summer I got my first law internship and LOV took the time out to hand pick office clothes for my internship
Meet Danaya
Ladies of Virtue has been an outstanding program that I’ve been a part of since 5th grade. I never wanted to leave because it's such a great program. I’ve gotten a chance to meet new people from different schools and different cultures. I’ve done activities that I thought I would have never tried. It’s a really fun program to be in.