Black Girls Go Global is changing the world through their one-week STEAM educational program where young Black women travel internationally to learn about sustainable development. Board members Rolanda Goodwin and Lisa Randolph share how this organization is creating pathways for Black girls in STEAM fields where only 2% of the workforce is African American women.

Visit blackgirlsgoglobal.org (IG: https://www.instagram.com/black_girls_go_global to learn more about supporting this organization through volunteering on their committees or becoming a monthly donor. With Black women making up only 2% of the STEM workforce, your support helps create essential pathways for the next generation.

Chapter Markers:

• 0:00
  Introducing Black Girls Go Global
• 9:24
  The Genesis of a Movement
• 17:18
  STEAM vs STEM: Adding Art to the Equation
• 22:20
  Breaking Barriers in Representation
• 29:10
  Costa Rica Experience: Hands-On Learning
• 33:07
  Legacy Work and Board Commitment
• 38:02
  How to Support: Resources and Funding
• 42:13
  The Numbers: Why This Matters

References mentioned:

The Hidden Women of STEM | Alexis Scott | TEDxMountainViewCollege

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