I am a 20-year-old who is continuing my education at El Camino College. I joined the Women’s Leadership Project during my senior year at King/Drew Magnet High School in 2023. After finishing my prerequisites, I plan to transfer to California State University Dominguez Hills to receive a bachelor’s degree in finance.

The Women’s Leadership Project has played a transformative role in both my academic path and personal development. Through the program, I’ve gained a deeper understanding of the social justice issues impacting Black women and girls in Los Angeles — issues that are too often overlooked in mainstream media. This awareness has empowered me to become an advocate, raising consciousness among those directly affected and decision-makers with the power to drive change. With WLP, I’ve participated in marches, spoken publicly outside council offices, shared the stories of victims of sexual violence, and presented demands aimed at reducing these injustices.

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