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MTLBLOG | They created a space for Black girls to read together and share their experiences  In September 2020, Black Girls Gather, a book club created for Black girls ages 12 to 17, was launched. This club goes beyond simply reading books, it has become a safe space for Black girls to discuss their lived experiences together and develop …

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ENTREVUE AVEC MICHELLE TALKS | Lecture pour les jeunes noir.e.s Fabiola, notre co-coordinatrice s’entretient avec Michelle Talks sur le book club. Watch here

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In this episode, Mariame, our Co-founder and Co-coordinator and Joanna, our Outreach and Events Coordinator, discuss the book club as a means of mentorship for young Black women. To listen to the full interview  

Les suggestions de Joanna Kanga Joanna Kanga est relationniste et coordonnatrice d’événements de Black Girls Gather (un club de lecture), qui réunit des adolescentes et de jeunes adultes noires afin de les exposer à la littérature noire, d’échanger avec elles sur le racisme et le féminisme, et de construire un réseau de soutien pour les jeunes filles …

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SEE THE VIDEO HERE Here’s a look at our submission video for the @sayitloudcanada competition in the category of SOCIAL INITIATIVE (submitted online).A lot of y’all have been rocking with us since day one so you guys already know what were all about, but our goal is to reach even MORE people and impact the lives …

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Anti-racism books are seeing a spike in their sales. Julia chats with Joanna Kanga and Mariame Touré, two young women that are starting a book club for young black girls to help them connect with their heritage and raise their confidence. See the full interview

Dissatisfied with the reading choices offered to them as high school students in Quebec, two young west islanders Fabiola Ngamaleu Teumeni and Mariame Toure, decided to launch a book club for 12-18 year-old girls that would introduce them to Black authors and help them explore a new world of literature. The Black Girls Gather book …

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A group of young women launched the Black Girls Gather book club to read and share experiences.  See the full interview

Black Girls Gather was created to not just share stories, but to celebrate culture through literature. This week the club opened registration for the first time. Starting in October, girls from age 12 to 18 will discuss books of different genres. Sabrina speaks with Joanna Kanga, the Outreach and Events coordinator for Black Girls Gather. …

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