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cbc| Black Girls Gather helps teen connect to Black culture through books

CBC | Black Girls Gather helps teens connect to Black culture through books Mariame Touré and Fabiola Ngamaleu Teumeni wished they had a space to connect to Black culture in high school—so they created their own. CBC Montreal’s Debra Arbec speaks with the founders of Black Girls Gather about how they’ve helped young women navigate …

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MCGill reporter | Forces AVENIR honours McGill students’ community commitment

MCGILL REPORTER | Forces AVENIR honours McGill students’ community commitment In the Art, Letters and Culture category, Black Girls Gather won top honours. Black Girls Gather was launched in September 2020 by eight Montreal-area university students, including three from McGill:  Amélia Souffrant, Joanna Kanga and Samantha Nyinawumuntu. It’s a weekly book club for young Black women and girls to discuss literary works by Black authors. The purpose is to expose the young …

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THE LINK | ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SUPPORT TO MONTREAL’S BLACK COMMUNITY AND HOW TO HELP THEM

THE LINK | Organizations that provide support to Montreal’s Black Community and how to help them The West Island Black Community Association was founded by two mothers who wanted to create a safe space for their children and  kids in the area of the West Island, where they are based. The organization will celebrate their …

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514OnlineMix | Vanessa Representing Wibca Montreal NPO & Black Girls Gather

514OnlineMix | Vanessa Manroop representing WIBCA Montreal NPO & Black Girls Gather: a book club   Vanessa Manroop, our treasurer, was on on 514OnlineMix platform to talk about  Black Girls Gather: a book club.  “Find out why they created their own Book Club. These wonderful women are doing something, that will have an impact on …

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GALA DYNASTIE | Nomination pour initiative engagée de l’année

GALA DYNASTIE | Nomination pour l’initiative engagée de l’année   Black Girls Gather a été initié par Fabiola Ngamaleu Teumeni, Mariame Touré, Khadija Dia, Samantha Nyinawamumuntu, Vanessa Manroop, Joanna Kanga, Katya Stella Assoe, Amélia Souffrant comme un nouveau projet pour l’ Association de la Communauté Noire de l’Ouest de l’Île..  À propos du Gala Dynastie …

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CBC | They created a space for Black girls to read together and share their experiences

CBC | They created a space for Black girls to read together and share their experiences CBC Quebec is highlighting people from the province’s Black communities who are giving back, inspiring others and helping to shape our future. These are the Black Changemakers. The idea behind creating the Montreal book club Black Girls Gather, its founders …

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MTL BLOG | A Group Of Montrealers Started An Empowering Book Club For Young Black Girls

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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