We The Girls Conference - Booklet DRAFT4

AGENDA 9:30am - 10:00am............................................Registration 10:00am - 10:40am..............Welcome & Keynote Speech delivered by Activist Naomi Wadler 10:55am - 11:40am...........................Workshop Rotation 1 11:45am - 12:30pm...........................Workshop Rotation 2 12:35pm - 1:20pm....................................Lunch & Awards 1:20pm - 2:20pm............................Student Performances 2:20pm - 2:30pm.....................................................Closing

One of the lessons that I grew up with was to always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals.

- Michelle Obama 1

SPECIAL THANKS SPECIAL SHOUTOUT TO OUR WE THE GIRLS CLUB SCHOOLS: Brookland Middle School* Cardozo Education Campus Stuart Hobson Middle School* Wheatley Education Campus Excel Academy Jefferson Academy Sousa Middle School Ida B. Wells Middle School Johnson Middle School Hardy Middle School Eliot Hine Middle School * Founding WTG School

I need to see my own beauty and to continue to be reminded that I am enough, that I am worthy of love without effort, that I am beautiful, that the texture of my hair and that the shape of my curves, the size of my lips, the color of my skin, and the feelings that I have are all worthy and okay.

- Tracee Ellis Ross 2

STUDENT WORKSHOPS TITLE

TYPE

DESCRIPTION

AntiBullying

The workshop presentations will cover the topic of anti-bullying and youth advocacy. Fly By Nature will share information on the 3 types of bullying, the effects of bullying, the importance of empathy, statistics on the prevalence of bullying and resources on bullying. The Community Enrichment Project will discuss activating youth advocacy skills in order to address teen bullying and to provide alternatives to the youth bystander effect.

DOUBLE DUTCH! Presented by DC Retro Jumpers

Jump Rope

DC Retro Jumpers will present its high-energy Double Dutch workshop and introduce students to Jayla Jumps In, a novel for kids by the founder of the team. Come ready to jump in and have fun.

LET'S DANCE, BLACK TO OUR ROOTS Presented by Daughters of the Baobab

Dance

This workshop will cover Traditional West African Dance, the history of the movement, and Afrobeat(s) dance.

SPEAKING UP AND USING YOUR PLATFORM TO MAKE A CHANGE Presented by The Dinner Table Doc

Media Literacy

The Speaking Up and Using Your Platform to Make Change workshop helps students tap into their talents and learn new leadership skills. Participants create “WeTheGirls” manifestos that allow them to decide and declare the legacy they’d like to leave at their school and in their community.

SPILLING ALL THE TEA Presented by Curls on The Block

Natural Hair Care

COTB will cover the following: healthy hair maintenance strategies and techniques, materials and instructions to facilitate participants creating their own hair tea rinse and and learn the benefits of tea on your hair. There will be an opportunity to win various prizes throughout the session.

JOIN IN ON THE MAT! Presented by Spiritual Essence Yoga

Yoga

Join us on the mat for some yoga flow fun with Brooke! In our yoga class, we will briefly go over what yoga is, how to do it, and how it benefits you. The only thing you need is yourself! Walk away feeling calmer, happier, and more peaceful on the inside.

DO'S AND DONT'S OF THE FASHION WORLD Presented by DC Fashion Foundation

Fashion

Topics: 1. Fashion trade/legislative aspect 2. DOs/Don'ts of Fashion World (mentoring)

Inclusivity

This workshop will explore masculinity and how the shifts in their presentation impact non-male (Women, girls, transgender, and non-binary) identified people. Masculinity is an expression that society states is exclusive to men. However, the impacts of masculinity and how it is expressed can be both harmful and an agent for change depending on its intention. Participants will analyze current representations of men and discuss what messages these images send, as well brainstorm strategies on how to find healthy interactions.

BULLYING PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION Presented by Fly By Nature & The Community Enrichment Project

REFRAMING MASCULINITY: MEDIA REPRESENTATIONS Presented by DCPS’ LGBTQ & Sexual Health Team

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STUDENT WORKSHOPS TITLE

TYPE

DESCRIPTION

SCIENCE IS MY SUPER POWER! Presented by The Lab Drawer

STEM

Step into the role of a scientist and shoot geysers 20 feet into the air, blow up a balloon with no hands, and perform bursting reactions!

INCREASING YOUTH ENGAGEMENT IN YOUR SCHOOL Presented by DCPS’ Innovation & Design Team

High School Redesign/XQ

Our schools are at their best when the people who matter most - students – are actively involved in decision-making and shaping their own experience. This session will explore XQ Institute's Ladder of Youth Engagement, and participants will have the opportunity to assess youth engagement at their current school and design creative solutions for DC Public Schools to be able to better engage their students, including young women.

HER MIC SOUNDS NICE Presented by Princess Best Speak “The Healacist”

Drama/Theater

A Hiphop theater workshop using role plays, improv, monologues, hiphop, karaoke, and lessons of lyrics analysis to practice how girls communicate their needs effectively.

Entrepreneurship

Our goal is to help students recognize that there are so many tools out there to help them explore and become entrepreneurs.

We want to show them options and help them use earned media to test, market and advertise their products and services. There's a budding entrepreneur in everyone.

DECIPHER YOUR GROWTH Presented by Kim B Miller

Spoken Word

Participants will receive a clear definition of what incremental accomplishments are and how overlooking them can be detrimental to progress. They will receive specific strategies to avoid mislabeling accomplishments so they can really decipher their growth.

BUILDING YOUR POETIC SKILLS Presented by Kim B Miller

Spoken Word

This interactive workshop will show participants how to incorporate more imagery in their writing. Participants will learn techniques that will have you writing with more depth.

BISON WALK Presented by Students of Howard University

Campus Tour

Come tour the beautiful campus of thee illustrious Howard University. Participants will take a 30 min guided tour to learn more about Howard’s campus and life in the shoes of a college student.

ART THERAPY Presented by Paint The Town

Paint & Sip Juice

Let’s paint and party! We will come together through a paint experience that allows us to connect with one another and explore our creative sides. Your session will be hosted live by a fun instructor from Paint the Town, with step-by-step painting guidance provided.

I AM THE CHANGE Presented by Ayanna Gregory

Activism

Ayanna Gregory takes students on an interactive storytelling journey focused “being the change we want to see in our world”.

Ayanna teaches the concept of “Activism” and encourages all students to work hard to make their environment a better place.

MINDING YOUR BLACK OWNED BUSINESS - 101 Presented by The Furlough Cheesecake

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EDUCATOR WORKSHOPS TITLE

TYPE

DESCRIPTION

SELF-CARE RAPPORT FOR THE GIRL EDUCATOR Presented by Princess Best Speaks “The Healacist”

Self-Care

A self-care/self-awareness workshop to aid educators how to care for themselves fully to be aware of how to aid/care for girls students and their needs.

ENERGY 4 LIFE Presented by Basea Imana

EnergyPreservation

Join holistic energy expert, Bashea Imana on a journey to raise your energetic vibration and living a more healthy, happy, and abundant life.

How do you use or abuse your energy?

How could you use your energy better?

ART THERAPY FOR THE EDUCATOR Presented by Paint The Town BRAIN SCIENCE 101 Presented by DCPS’ Learning & Development Science Team

Paint & Sip Juice

Let’s paint and party! We will come together through a paint experience that allows us to connect with one another and explore our creative sides. Your session will be hosted live by a fun instructor from Paint the Town, with step-by-step painting guidance provided.

Becoming DCPS

During this session we will have the opportunity to immerse ourselves in the science of learning and to grapple with the implications for our schools, students, and ourselves. We will explore the core practices of brain science that you can apply to your work in supporting students and educators.

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WE THE GIRLS OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS

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Thank you for attending

The 5th Annual We The Girls Conference.

May you continue to remember this experience and know that you have the ability to ignite change.

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