![]() Girls of color are being suspended from school at disproportionate rates which leads to them being pushed out of schools and more likely to enter the criminal justice system. Girls of color throughout the nation are experiencing systemic barriers and these are heightened in predominately White states. ![]() This interaction also reminded me of why I do the work that I do. It was powerful to reconnect with women of color professionals that knew me as a little girl and shaped who I am today.Ī Latina eighth grader came up to me and asked, “how do you not give up, when people tell you, you will amount to nothing?” I took a deep breath and told her because I need you. I served as a Femtor defined as “an experienced and trusted adviser” and was a part of history. ![]() Growing ROSES (Representing Our Self-worth through Education, culture and Service) Conference is an event to strengthen teenage girls of color to take responsibility for their futures by building their self-worth through education, culture and service. ![]()
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