CBS News Chicago teaming up with Chicago Day of the Girl this Oct. 11
Girls Like Me Project, Inc. is excited to celebrate their 13th Annual Chicago Day of the Girl on October 11th from 10 AM until 2 PM at the historic South Shore Cultural Center. The "My Voice. My Future" themed event will bring together over 250 girls to celebrate sisterhood on the International Day of the Girl.
The organization's flagship event is dedicated to affirming the incredible strength and potential of Black girls. The free event is designed to honor and uplift young changemakers. Programming is carefully curated to align with National Health Education Standards, as well as Illinois State Standards in media literacy, language arts/literacy, social studies, and the integration of knowledge and ideas. Schools, organizations, and parents are encouraged to enroll girls (ages 13-18) for field trip or service learning experiences.
The immersive and interactive programming will include:
- Black Girls' Wellness Oasis - This section will offer activities such as yoga, journaling, and art therapy, along with one-on-one counseling sessions.
- GLMPI Live Talk Show - Young women in the GLMPI program will create a talk show platform to share their voices on their terms with the world. They will also interview a celebrity guest.
- Global Connections - An exciting program element that connects girls to the global conversation of sisterhood. Facilitated conversation between Black girls, Latina, Hispanic, and Asylum seekers to advocate around shared experiences and challenges they have living in Chicago
- Art Installation - Features two exclusive art exhibits. Still, Searching Project showcases murals painted by GLMPI girls under the direction of Chicago award-winning artist Damon Reed. The murals amplify cases of missing Black women and girls. This exhibit is in partnership with W.R.O.A.R. (a coalition sponsored by the Jane Addams Center on Social Policy and Research). There will be a live community-mural painted by girls in attendance.
- An Exclusive Short Film Screening - Showcase of short films written, directed, and produced by girls, giving them a platform to share their creative talents.
- Talent Showcase - Performances of youth artists, including DJ Maya Unique, DJ Moddy, and more.
- Jump Rope Demonstration - Black Girls Jump will engage girls in this exciting jump rope demonstration, and educate girls on Olympic opportunities.
In 2012, the United Nations declared October 11th the International Day of the Girl. In observance, GLMPI produced Chicago Day of the Girl to connect Chicago's inner-city Black girls to a global community and advocate for their success beyond the myriad of injustices. Congressman Danny K. Davis has acknowledged such GLMPI efforts as Congressional Record during the United States 114th Congress.
This year's event is sponsored by Black Girls Jump, Family Focus, Sista Afya Community Center, Black Girls Smile.
For more information, to register and or donate, log on to https://www.girlslikemeproject.org.
