The Lighthouse @luvblkgrls
Cultivating spaces of solidarity and safety for southern Black girls to shine through focused programming and research. #PowerisSpaceandTime linktr.ee/luvblkgrls Southeastern United States Joined March 2017-
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Through an intergenerational journey the Cultural Learning Tour (CLT) became a declaration of survival a study in resilience and a space to imagine freer futures together. This is Black Girl Summer. This is how we honor those who came before us and become who we’re meant to be.
At The Lighthouse | Black Girl Projects, our work begins with a simple truth: “Black girls who have access to space and time have power.” Natalie A. Collier, Founder This is the story of our mission. Learn more at loveblackgirls.org
⏰ Applications are still open! If you’re a Black woman studying at a college or university in the Jackson Metro area, this opportunity is for you. 📍 Open to college students in Jackson Metro 🗓️ We’ve extended the deadline to apply! 🔗 Apply now at loveblackgirls.org/rbg
September birthdays that remind us of brilliance, resistance and the power of words and numbers. This month, we honor Black women from the South whose courage, intellect and leadership transformed movements, broke barriers and inspired generations.
Through our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, we work with three local farms to bring fresh vegetables, fruits, eggs, and other products directly to more than 20 households in South Jackson. Interested? Sign up for our newsletter to stay updated.
"Economic equity removes the shame from financial conversations and helps people see the bigger picture.” – Joe Worthy, Chief Impact Officer at The Lighthouse. Learn more at loveblackgirls.org
At Love Black Girls, we believe self-care is an act of resistance and self-love. Read the full article on our blog:“Free or Cheap Ways Black Women are Relaxing and Resting” loveblackgirls.org/bgx
In her powerful piece “The Right to Rest” writer Sierra Sails unpacks the harmful myths, historical roots and economic barriers that make rest difficult for Black women and why we must reclaim it. Read the full article on our blog and subscribe for more: loveblackgirls.org/bgx.
August birthdays that remind us of vision, excellence and quiet revolution in the South. This month, we honor Southern Black women whose brilliance reshaped journalism, education, sports and scholarship — and whose lives continue to inspire our communities.
“Be the light. Lead the way in the darkness. Be you. Just some of the many lessons I learned through The Lighthouse as part of the RBG Fellowship and sisterhood." Sierra Sails Become one of our 100 Black Girl Champions at loveblackgirls.org/donate or Text SUMMERLUV to 53-555 🖤
Our latest posts on Black Girl Times (BGX) explore how Black people are reclaiming identity, healing, and home, on their own terms, in a world that often tries to deny them. These are stories that deserve to be heard. Read them on Black Girl Times and subscribe to stay connected.
⏰ There is still time to apply! The Reese | Brooks | Gilbert (RBG) Fellowship is more than a program. It’s a community that sees you, believes in you and walks with you. 🔗 Apply now at loveblackgirls.org/rbg
Through our Economic Equity Initiative, we support Black women not only in finding job placements, but in understanding the systems they’re navigating. Because getting a job is one step, knowing the landscape is power. 🔗 Learn more: loveblackgirls.org
Did you see our 2025 Mississippi Legislative Tracker? It's still live on the site. We know it can be hard to keep up with what has and is happening at the Capitol. That’s why we created a clear, accessible tool to help you follow conversation about bills. bit.ly/4f4M3vX
Calling Black college women in Mississippi. The Reese | Brooks | Gilbert (RBG) Fellowship is a two-year journey designed by and for Black women to grow, connect, and lead with intention. 🔗 Learn more + apply: loveblackgirls.org/rbg
From August 4 to 15, we’re pausing for Radical Rest here at The Lighthouse. We’re stepping back, breathing deeply, and returning renewed so we can continue this work with clarity and purpose. Rest isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity.
July birthdays that remind us of courage, brilliance, and unstoppable change. This month, we celebrate Southern Black women whose lives redefined what was possible, for their communities and for generations to come.
Through our Economic Equity Initiative, we support Black women in job training, placement, and advancement. But we go beyond résumés and interviews. Our program dives deep into how the economic system truly works. Learn more at loveblackgirls.org
This July at BGX, we’re reflecting on freedom, not just as a policy promise, but as a lived experience. 🌟 Explore these powerful stories and more on our blog, a space to reflect, learn, and grow together: loveblackgirls.org/bgx
Black Girl Summer isn’t about campfires and crafts, though that could be cute. It’s about creating a world where Black girls lead, heal and build together. 🖤 Become one of our 100 Black Girl Champions today. Visit loveblackgirls.org/donate
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