The Lighthouse @luvblkgrls
Cultivating spaces of solidarity and safety for southern Black girls to shine through focused programming and research. #PowerisSpaceandTime linktr.ee/luvblkgrls Southeastern United States Joined March 2017-
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In her powerful piece “The Right to Rest” writer Sierra Sails unpacks the harmful myths, historical roots and economic barriers that make rest difficult for Black women and why we must reclaim it. Read the full article on our blog and subscribe for more: loveblackgirls.org/bgx.
August birthdays that remind us of vision, excellence and quiet revolution in the South. This month, we honor Southern Black women whose brilliance reshaped journalism, education, sports and scholarship — and whose lives continue to inspire our communities.
“Be the light. Lead the way in the darkness. Be you. Just some of the many lessons I learned through The Lighthouse as part of the RBG Fellowship and sisterhood." Sierra Sails Become one of our 100 Black Girl Champions at loveblackgirls.org/donate or Text SUMMERLUV to 53-555 🖤
Our latest posts on Black Girl Times (BGX) explore how Black people are reclaiming identity, healing, and home, on their own terms, in a world that often tries to deny them. These are stories that deserve to be heard. Read them on Black Girl Times and subscribe to stay connected.
⏰ There is still time to apply! The Reese | Brooks | Gilbert (RBG) Fellowship is more than a program. It’s a community that sees you, believes in you and walks with you. 🔗 Apply now at loveblackgirls.org/rbg
Through our Economic Equity Initiative, we support Black women not only in finding job placements, but in understanding the systems they’re navigating. Because getting a job is one step, knowing the landscape is power. 🔗 Learn more: loveblackgirls.org
Did you see our 2025 Mississippi Legislative Tracker? It's still live on the site. We know it can be hard to keep up with what has and is happening at the Capitol. That’s why we created a clear, accessible tool to help you follow conversation about bills. bit.ly/4f4M3vX
Calling Black college women in Mississippi. The Reese | Brooks | Gilbert (RBG) Fellowship is a two-year journey designed by and for Black women to grow, connect, and lead with intention. 🔗 Learn more + apply: loveblackgirls.org/rbg
From August 4 to 15, we’re pausing for Radical Rest here at The Lighthouse. We’re stepping back, breathing deeply, and returning renewed so we can continue this work with clarity and purpose. Rest isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity.
July birthdays that remind us of courage, brilliance, and unstoppable change. This month, we celebrate Southern Black women whose lives redefined what was possible, for their communities and for generations to come.
Through our Economic Equity Initiative, we support Black women in job training, placement, and advancement. But we go beyond résumés and interviews. Our program dives deep into how the economic system truly works. Learn more at loveblackgirls.org
This July at BGX, we’re reflecting on freedom, not just as a policy promise, but as a lived experience. 🌟 Explore these powerful stories and more on our blog, a space to reflect, learn, and grow together: loveblackgirls.org/bgx
Black Girl Summer isn’t about campfires and crafts, though that could be cute. It’s about creating a world where Black girls lead, heal and build together. 🖤 Become one of our 100 Black Girl Champions today. Visit loveblackgirls.org/donate
Black Girl Times University (BGXU) is where stories gain power and storytellers find their voice. 🖤 Contribute to Black Girl Summer and help shape the next generation of storytellers. Become one of our 100 Black Girl Champions loveblackgirls.org/donate or text SUMMERLUV to 53-555
The Cultural Learning Tour (CLT) is a cornerstone of Black Girl Summer, a transformative rites-of-passage experience that invites young voyagers to reckon with history and reclaim legacy. Become one of our 100 Black Girl Champions at loveblackgirls.org/donate
🎶 June was all about our music at BGX. We celebrated the roots and power of Black music. ✨ Dive into these stories at our blog and subscribe so you never miss an update: loveblackgirls.org/bgx
Former Disney kid and current country music sensation, Trinitee Stokes, has a few choice words for raising (or mentoring) creative kids. Read all about it on the blog: From Mississippi's Soil, the Future of Music Emerges.
Black Girl Summer isn’t just a camp. As our founder says: “We bring together high schoolers, college students, researchers and veteran civil rights activists not to theorize, but to get to work.” loveblackgirls.org/donate
Black Girl Summer is about elevation. We nurture talent and passion through a curated curriculum that weaves together advocacy, ethical journalism and community-rooted research. Become one of our 100 Black Girl Champions at loveblackgirls.org/donate or Text SUMMERLUV to 53-555
The RBG Fellowship was created by and for us: a two-year journey designed to nurture your leadership grounded in justice, community and joy. The upcoming cohort is open to local students in Jackson Metro only. Deadline to apply: August 20 loveblackgirls.org/rbg
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