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BLACKGIRLS
CONVERGE

GIRLS SET GO PRESENTS “BLACK GIRLS CONVERGE.”

Join us for an empowering event as we give the gift of STEM to Black Girls in Chicagoland.

11/16/2024

Each girl will receive a Girls Set Go backpack filled with essentials to support their educational journey, includaing a laptop, notebooks, calculator, planner, binder, ruler, highlighters, pencils, pens, eraser, sticky notes, and books.

 

Sign up to receive a gift bag, volunteer, or donate. This event is open to girls ages 9 to 21.

Event Highlights: Talks, Music, Food, Photo Booth, and STEM Activities.

Black Girls Converge in Chicago

Black Girls Converge in Chicago

Black Girls Converge in Chicago

Black Girls Converge in Chicago

Black Girls Converge in Chicago

HOW TO
PARTICIPATE

Join us as we pack and distribute 250+ gift bags to Black young women and girls in Chicago. Each box will also feature products from local Black-owned businesses.

You can support us by purchasing items from our wish list or donating directly. Your contribution will make a difference in empowering Black girls in STEM.

Why are we hosting “Black Girls Converge”?

Black Girls Converge isn’t just an event—it’s a movement born from a deep-seated need to foster equity and opportunity in the STEM fields for young Black girls. We see a glaring gap in representation. In classrooms, labs, and boardrooms, the voices and faces of Black girls are conspicuously absent. It’s not for a lack of talent or potential; rather, it’s a systemic issue stemming from historical inequities and ongoing biases.

We host Black Girls Converge to challenge this status quo, to disrupt the narrative that suggests certain spaces are not meant for Black girls. We believe that every girl, regardless of her race or background, deserves equal access to education and opportunities in STEM. By creating a dedicated space for Black girls to converge, we aim to provide them with the support, resources, and encouragement they need to thrive in these fields.

Girls Set Go celebrates the brilliance, creativity, and innovation inherent in every Black girl. We recognize the unique challenges they face and strive to address them head-on. Through our annual gathering and mentorship programs, we strive to empower them to pursue their passions and dreams fearlessly.

But Black Girls Converge is more than just a one-day event. It’s a catalyst for change, a rallying cry for a brighter, more inclusive future. We know that the journey toward equity is long and arduous, but we are committed to walking it together. We host Black Girls Converge because we believe in the power of Black girls to change the world—and we’re here to ensure they have every opportunity to do so.

 

Please DONATE supplies from our Amazon Wish List by clicking HERE. Thank you!

PURPOSE &
IMPACT

Empowering Black girls and women to thrive and lead through education, community, and advocacy.

Black Girls Converge is dedicated to providing a supportive platform where Black girls and women can converge, connect, and collaborate to foster personal growth, academic excellence, and social change.

Through our online community, resources, and advocacy initiatives, we aim to amplify the voices, talents, and experiences of Black girls and women, equipping them with the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and flourish in all aspects of life.

 

LOCATION &
TIME

Packing
9 AM – 2 PM CST

Distribution
3 PM – 6 PM CST

Black Girls Converge in Chicago

Black Girls Converge in Chicago

Black Girls Converge in Chicago

Black Girls Converge in Chicago

Black Girls Converge in Chicago

Thanks for Visiting our Community for Black Girls with a Special Focus on
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.