Summary: <p><strong>ABOUT THE SOUTHERN BLACK GIRLS AND WOMEN’S CONSORTIUM:</strong></p> <p><strong>Who They Are</strong></p> <p>The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium (Southern Black Girls) is a collective of Black women in philanthropy, activism and girls’ work, who hold deep roots in movement-building. Established in 2017, Southern Black Girls has become a disruptor in grant-making and is positioned as a catalyst to fundraise and provide greater resources toward underfunded organizations that, intentionally, support and empower Black girls and women in the South. Southern Black Girls recognizes their critical role and the importance of centering the lived experiences and leadership of those most impacted by deep-seated injustices. The organization is led by four anchor institutions including the <a href="https://appalachiancommunityfund.org/" target="_blank"><strong>Appalachian Community Fund</strong></a>, the<a href="https://blackbeltfound.org/" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://blackbeltfound.org/" target="_blank"><strong>BlackBelt Community Foundation</strong></a>, the<a href="https://www.fundforsouth.org/" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.fundforsouth.org/" target="_blank"><strong>Fund for Southern Communities</strong></a> and the<a href="https://truthspeaksfund.org/" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://truthspeaksfund.org/" target="_blank"><strong>TruthSpeaks Innovation Foundation</strong></a>. The collective also includes a host of grassroots and advocacy partners, who are actively engaging in this work across the region.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>The visionary founder of Southern Black Girls is</strong> <a href="https://latoshabrown.com/" target="_blank">LaTosha Brown</a>, who is also the co-founder of <a href="https://blackvotersmatterfund.org/" target="_blank">Black Voters Matter</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>The executive director of Southern Black Girls is</strong> <a href="https://conta.cc/3tueKeR" target="_blank">Malikah Berry Rogers</a>, who is the voice that will be speaking on behalf of the organization during today’s interview.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Why They Are</strong></p> <p>Fed up with <a href="https://srbwi.org/2021/02/24/unequal-lives-the-state-of-black-women-and-families-in-the-rural-south/" target="_blank"><strong>reports confirming that Black women and girls receive less than one percent of the $4.8 billion in philanthropic investments in the south</strong></a>, Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium made it their mission to raise $100 million over the next decade to financially empower the goals of Black girls and women. To date, <strong>they have already awarded $3.7 million to 221 Black women-led organizations and 504 girls across 13 southern states</strong> - Alabama, Arkansas, East Texas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Watch the sizzle</strong>: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_9m1MDnZTw" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_9m1MDnZTw</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p>You can follow, subscribe and tag Southern Black Girls online through the following digital platforms:</p> <ul> <li>YouTube Channel –<strong> </strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@southernblackgirlsandwomen3692" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@southernblackgirlsandwomen3692</a> </li> <li>Instagram – <a href="https://www.instagram.com/southernblackgirls/" target="_blank">@SouthernBlackGirls</a> </li> <li>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/southernblackgirls/" target="_blank">/SouthernBlackGirls</a> </li> <li>Twitter (X) - <a href="https://twitter.com/blackgirlsdream" target="_blank">@BlackGirlsDream</a> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>-----</p> <p>Sincere regards,</p> <p><strong>Candace Ledbetter</strong></p> <p><em>Chief PR & Visibility Strategist</em></p> <p><strong>Cell:</strong> 770-709-1509</p> <p><strong>Email:</strong> <a href="mailto:Candace@CNBetterMedia.com" target="_blank">Candace@CNBetterMedia.com</a></p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bj-murphy9/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bj-murphy9/support</a>
