Glow & Grow creates intentional space for Black girls to embrace and be affirmed in their unapologetic Black brilliance, joy and resiliency. Through connection, education and healing activities, Glow & Grow builds networks among Black girls and bridges opportunities in the community for them to step into their full power and chart successful futures on their own terms.

We do this through:

- Regular meetings that include informal conversation (“What’s the Tea?”) and facilitated discussion
- Field trips to attend cultural events or other learning experiences
- An annual Glow Up conference that brings Black girls together for a full day of healing activities and connection

Fall 2024 Glow & Grow Sessions

Glow and Grow is back starting the first week of October 2024! This free program meets the first and third week of the month at Hallie Q Brown Community Center.

Girls in 2nd – 5th grade are invited to attend on Wednesdays from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Girls in 6th – 12th grade are invited to attend on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Free dinner provided. Please register here!

Annual Conference

The Glow Up 2024: Power of the Glow

A day for Black girls to invest in the liberation of their mind, body and spirit!

Hosted by Love First Community Engagement, the Annual Glow Up Conference builds Black girls’ identities through self-esteem workshops centered on creativity, wellness, and healing. This year, sessions will focus on replacing trauma with joy, and rejecting society’s stories about Black girls to discover and affirm our authentic selves! The day will also feature a panel of Black women leaders who will share how they have stepped into their power, while also staying connected to community. Join us for this FREE event for Black girls aged 14 to 20 years old!

The Glow Up 2023: Worth the Investment

A day for Black girls to invest in the liberation of their mind, body and spirit!

Hosted by Love First Community Engagement, the Annual Glow Up conference builds Black girls’ identities through self-esteem workshops centered on creativity, wellness, and healing. Through activities like dance, sound bowls, affirmations and more, attendees will leave feeling whole, affirmed, and connected to people and opportunities so they shine bright throughout their communities! Join us for this FREE event for Black girls aged 14 to 20 years old!

The Glow Up 2022

The first-ever Glow Up conference was hosted at Black Table Arts in Minneapolis on May 14, 2022. More than 50 Black girls, aged 11 to 18 years old, came together for self-esteem workshops centered on creativity, wellness, and healing — and left feeling whole, affirmed, and connected! Just a few affirmations from girls who attended…

- What I’ll remember most is being around all Black sisters. Living in a community with nothing but whites, I felt connected and comfortable.
- My favorite workshop was the sound bowls because it was soooo relaxing.
- The conference was motivating, encouraging, and brought a refreshing source of energy and knowledge.