We are so excited to bring this program to our community. BSC (Black Sister Circle) is an affinity group for Black girls ages 13-18. The purpose of the group is to provide space for young Black girls to build a community that empowers them, uplift the histories and contributions of Black girls and women, explore the sociopolitical issues that impact them, and celebrate every aspect of who they are.

Topics: (include but not limited to)

Defining sisterhood + vision board making
Celebrating our Foremothers
Career Planning
Setting boundaries in romantic and personal relationships
Deconstructing stereotypes
Practicing self-care and honoring our emotions

Dates (subject to change)

Session 1: January 29, 2022
Session 2: February 19, 2022
Session 3: March 19, 2022
Session 4: April 16, 2022
Session 5: May 21, 2022
Session 6: June 18, 2022

We are no longer accepting applications for Season 1.

Meet the Facilitator

Erika Hardaway is an educator, daughter, sister, niece, cousin, auntie, godmother, and friend. Becoming an educator gave her direction and strengthened her ability to hold all other roles in her life with love and care. Erika was a middle and high school Spanish teacher, Dean of students, and curriculum writer. Today, Erika is an Education Consultant and Instructional Coach. She believes that storytelling and freedom dreaming (a term she learned from Dr. Bettina Love's work) is the key to co-creating an equitable world grounded in love and respect. Her mission is to disrupt the impact of systemic racism in and out of educational spaces on children of color.