482 unique youth participants 4,285 hours of program engagement in schools, at partner sites, and virtually Black Girls GLOW In autumn 2020, TRANSIT ARTS hosted an exciting workshop series focused on creativity and wellness, with girls ages 11-22, as a partner program of the City of Columbus' Commission on Black Girls. Over seven intensive weekend sessions, they provided engagement to 24 girls through activities, including guided conversations and creative engagement in music with Andre Barrett, Jr., poetry with Barbara Fant, and visual arts with Richard Duarte Brown. Each girl received individual kits with all needed workshop materials; arts supplies, journals, essential oils for stress relief, natural hair care products, and more. As part of their experience, the girls had the opportunity to have their hair styled by mobile hairstylist, Queen Roshae, who also provided tips on caring for natural hair styles. The girls then headed to the studio of renowned photographer, Tariq Tarey, where they experienced professional portrait sessions and later received their own digital and printed, framed portraits. Throughout the duration of the series, individual counseling was provided by LaTasha Washington, a licensed professional counselor, who facilitated the wellness coaching sessions with the girls. Eight of our participants later had the opportunity to virtually perform at the Black Girls SOAR Virtual Summit, a city-wide conference that celebrated the achievements of Black girls.
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