BLACK LIVES MATTER: STATEMENT OF SOLIDARITY

Racism is real.

Countless statistics support the disadvantage of being Black in our society's systems.

It's time to acknowledge vs perpetuate centuries of oppression..

Change starts with all of us.

We welcome the journey, messy as it is, to a world without ignorance.

A world with Black girls and women at the helm.

And yes, supporting sisters alongside.

To every Black girl, every Black family, every Black leader in our program...our support for you is unwavering and absolute.

We ARE...strongHER togetHER.

*StrongHer TogetHer is a non-profit based in Durham, NC that connects a network of diverse young women, teaching them to advocate for one another in the quest for gender equity. Today the organization is in over 20 area elementary and middle schools. Girls in this program represent a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and socioeconomics. Through mentoring, service learning and just plain fun, the girls are realizing they are more the same than different. Through introductions to activism and anti-racism discussions, the girls are finding their voices in support of one another and in support of the world. Proud of our partnerships with schools, universities, non-profits and families alike, this community team is showing girls how to become strong women how to collectively advocate for their own equity and most of all, how to change the world for the better. Together.