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When Marsai Martin's friends were getting bullied and feeling isolated, she used her voice to do something about it by creating the "Treat Yo Friends ([link removed]) ." What if you could use your voice like Marsai did AND you got paid to do it? What change would you make in your community?

Through our Girl Action Teams, you’ll join girls who look like you to design and lead a social change project that you create yourself! With the help of a female changemaker in your community, you learn how activists like Marley Dias, Angela Davis, and Michelle Obama have used their voice to make change in their communities. Along the way, you’ll make new friends, play games, and have sisterhood circles to share thoughts and ideas - all in a safe space made just for Black girls. New this year: we're offering a $250 stipend for girls who complete the program! You will earn $125 in December and $125 in May.
Girl Action Teams have done incredible things. They created thebeautiful Girls For A Change Mural in Jackson Ward ([link removed]) ; a father/daughter dance that was so inspiring it was the subject of a TED Talk ([link removed]) and is now getting its own documentary ([link removed]) ; they worked with the VMFA to be a part of the new Dirty South exhibit ([link removed]) that celebrates Southern Black culture. They’ve even been on the cover of Style Weekly ([link removed]) ! AND because they worked together on these big projects, they learned some cool skills along the way.

Perks (aka what to tell your parents)
* $250 stipend for girls who stick with us and complete both semesters
* Learn how to design and lead a social change movement
* Learn how to fundraise
* Gain project management experience
* Public speaking opportunities (possibly paid)
* Plan and Participate in the Black Girl Showcase ([link removed])
* Waived fees for additional GFAC programs (Girl Ambassador Program, Immersion Lab, and more)
* Meet leaders, influencers, and celebrity advocates
* Travel opportunities
* Free memberships, discounts/passes to Richmond museums, events and businesses
* Weekly snacks and monthly sponsored dinners
* Transportation assistance

Girl Action Teams embody sisterhood and social change and are a safe space for you to be unapologetically Black with your friends. Join us ([link removed]) .


** A couple of our projects this year
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Here are a couple of highlighted projects for the 2021/2022 school year.

John Marshall High School

This team will be working with Mending Walls artist Jowarnise Cason ([link removed]) and Ms. Dena Byrd, Dean of Students, on bringing more representation of Black women to art and design. Activities will include painting, doll-making, and creating digital images that represent Black girls and women that will be shared broadly.

Thomas Jefferson High School

This team will explore how the fashion industry affects climate change. Girls will meet shoe designers, fashionistas, and design and create their own vegan sneakers. Girls will even get a chance to have their shoes made professionally to advocate for sustainable practices in the industry and launch a global campaign for more sustainable wear!


** Teams and dates
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All teams start the week of October 25th on their respective meeting days. Registration will be open for the first three week.

John Marshall High School meets Mondays and Wednesdays (5:15-6:15pm)
Huguenot High School meets Wednesdays (4:00-5:45pm)
Thomas Dale High School meets Mondays and Wednesdays (10:50-11:25am)
Thomas Jefferson High School meets Wednesdays (12:20-2:00pm)
Salem Middle School meets Mondays (2:00-3:15pm)

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To register, visit the application page at link above and look for your school. ALL information about Girl Action Teams is on the website.

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