The Bella Bulletin Newsletter: July 2020 Edition

The Bella Bulletin JULY 2020

Happy birthday to…

Lawyer, U.S. Representative, Activist and Feminist, Bella Abzug

This month’s

Feminist Five Non-Binary Authors Edition

A quick look of the 2020 BALI Summer Program Co-editor-in-chief, Wilma Abam-DePass, highlights BALI’s first-ever, remote summer training program.

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Table of Contents

BALI 2020 Summer Program Highlights……….3 Happy birthday to…………….…………..…...….. .22 Headlines of the month…………….……………23 This Month in Women’s History…….…….…..24 Feminist Five!.............................………........……25 Trans/Non-Binary Media…….…….………...….27 Enrichment Opportunities…….……….............30 BALI Staff…………………………………….....……32 BELLA BULLETIN STAFF ………………………….......33

An inside look...

On the 2020 twocohort remote BALI Summer Training Program 3

This was the first time in BALI history that we hosted a summer training program online.

Although the COVID-19 pandemic prevented them from meeting in person, the program and the bond between these trainees were stronger than ever.

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Some guest speakers included...

Congresswoman Grace Meng, the first and only Asian-American member of Congress from New York State.

Dr. Lynn Holden, head of an ER in the Bronx who spoke about her experience handling COVID at a large hospital.

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Some guest speakers included...

Manushka Migliore, where she talked to the BALI community about the Black Lives Matter movement.

Lynsey Ayala who showed the trainees how to use meditation as a coping mechanism for bullying and abuse.

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2020 BALI Interns

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2020 BALI Interns

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BALI Trainee Spotlight

Nitya Wanchoo is a rising sophomore at Manhasset High School on Long Island.

Why did you choose to come to BALI? “I came to BALI because I heard about it from a family friend as well as a guidance counselor and I had a budding interest in debate which I wanted to learn more about. I also love the concept of women empowerment and was excited to learn more about leadership skills with an intelligent group of women.”

What has been your favorite speaker/activity thus far?

“My favorite speakers so far have been Audace Garnett and Gabriela Valette. This is because I really enjoyed hearing about Gabriela’s book and her journey and the events in her childhood that inspired it. I love reading poetry and an insight into her process was just invigorating. Audace Garnett spoke a lot about toxic relationships which I feel is something that doesn’t have enough light shed on it so I think that learning about the red flags and such is very important."

What issues in the world are you most passionate about?

“I’m passionate about equality and justice in the world regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, etc. I want to be able to fight discrimination based upon any of the above. Women’s rights are not always advocated for and I find it important to fight for them to the best of my abilities. In light of recent events I’ve become involved in the Black Lives Matter movement and I’m very passionate about that as well and reforming the system and defunding the police due to systemic racism.”

Any education/career plans?“I plan on attending university after graduating high school in 2023 and I don’t know much after that except for working towards a degree and hopefully being able to minor in philosophy which I love discussing."

Star sign: Libra Favorite color: Navy blue Favorite quote: “Be the change you want to see in the world” - Gandhi

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Melissa Johnson is a rising sophomore at Landmark High School from The Bronx, NY. Why did you choose to come to BALI?“ I chose to come to Bali to improve my leadership, debate and confidence skills by following other beautiful leaders and upcoming leaders around me!”

What has been your favorite speaker/activity thus far?“ Definitely the self expression and knowing your vision workshop with Vanessa Cordorniu stood out to me because I believe that was the best way to introduce the whole message being portrayed of the program.”

What issues in the world are you most passionate about?

“The issues in the world that I’m passionate about are the issues that concern me in the world and issues that impact my life on the daily. So everything that has to do with BLM, being a black female in America, etc.”

Any education/career plans?

“I don’t know where I will be in the future since I want to do so much in my lifetime but for plenty of years I’ve wanted to get into cosmetology and make a business where everyone is included.”

Star sign: Capricorn sun, Gemini rising, Sagittarius moon Favorite color: Yellow Favorite quote: “Power concedes nothing without demand.”

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Julia Pavlides is a rising senior at the Baccalaureate School for Global Education.

Why did you choose to come to BALI? BALI is a place that encourages young women to becom e leaders in society and to be brave enough to voice their opinions even if others try to suppress them. I wanted to be a part of such an uplifting community so that I could work on developing myself as not only a person but as a woman. I was seeking to find a space in which I could challenge myself to become more comfortable with public speaking and in my time here my expectations have been exceeded.

What has been your favorite speaker/activity thus far?

Living in such a difficult time right now with COVID-19, it is becoming more common for people’s mental health to suffer from having to stay quarantined and social distance.

Armando Fuentes was able to speak on mental health for youth in particular during these challenging times. He was able to provide tips on how to care for yourself and others which I found to be extremely helpful and I hope to be able to use this knowledge that I gained to help my friends/family. He was also able to touch upon stigmas surrounding people of color and their mental health which was inspiring and eye-opening as an Asian American myself.

What issues in the world are you most passionate about?

Something that I feel very strongly about is equality in relation to all different aspects from race, gender, to sexual orientation. I firmly believe that in order for society to truly flourish and for there to be peace in the world, it is important that everyone recognizes and accepts people for their differences.

Any education or career plans?

Something that I have always been passionate about is helping others, not only directly in my community but in the world as well. While I remain uncertain as to how specifically I hope to implement this value of mine in my career, I have been strongly considering going into the field of medicine.

Star sign: Aries Favorite color: Red Favorite quote: “Do things for people not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who you are.�

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Nicole Alvarez is a junior at Landmark High School in New York, NY. Why did you choose to come to BALI? I joined BALI because I wanted to become a part of a community where I know I can relate to strong young leaders like myself. I also wanted to receive exposure on debate.

What has been your favorite speaker/activity thus far?The first speaker Vanessa was my favorite because I resonate a lot with her. Not only being a latina and having immigrant parents we came across similar struggles.

Nevertheless she succeeded far and beyond. We both love debate and are both very vocal. She is someone I aspire to be.

Any education or career plans?

My plan for 2022 when I graduate high school is to be promoted to manager, go to college, and receive more than enough scholarships to pay for my education. I want to major in criminal Justice to either follow into a career as a lawyer or criminal investigator.

Favorite color: Forever RED Favorite quote: "Sea cortes, ande con cuidado, eduquese lo mas que pueda, respete para que lo respete y que dios nos ampare." -Ana MarĂ­a Pollo

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Maya Nelson is a rising sophomore at Stuyvesant High School in New York, NY. Why did you choose to come to BALI? I came to BALI because I wanted to learn valuable skills that I would be able to use for the rest of my life. I wanted to get better at debate and learn how to be a leader in my community. I wanted to educate myself about certain issues and learn how to make a change in the world.

What has been your favorite speaker/activity thus far?

My favorite activity was the creative writing workshop! Writing has always been one of my favorite hobbies and I found the tips she shared to be really useful.

What issues in the world are you most passionate about?

I am passionate about the #metoo movement and issues related to women’s rights and sexual harassment.

Any education or career plans?

I plan on working hard and pushing myself at my current high school. For college, I want to go to an ivy or a liberal arts school where I can pursue journalism and writing. I plan on being a journalist so that I can write about issues I am passionate about and make a difference through writing.

Star sign: Virgo Favorite color: Purple Favorite quote: "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." Martin Luther King Jr

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Yadira Cabrera is an incoming freshman at Boston University.

Why did you choose to come to BALI? I chose to come to BALI for the opportunity to enhance my leadership skills and be able to raise my voice and continue to advocate for young women like me, with more knowledge. I knew that BALI would give me the courage to continue to make a change and make an impact in my community, not just with young women, but with people of color.

What has been your favorite activity/speaker thus far?

My favorite activity was creative writing with Ms.Rempe because it broadened my writing skills and allowed me to view my life in a different point of view. The activity opened a door for me to expand my values as someone who writes poetry for fun and to continue to see my life as metaphors and share it with others.

What issues in the world are you most passionate about?

The issue in this world I am most passionate about is the racial injustice in our system.

It has made me re-evaluate the world we are in and how much history has impacted us socially that it led to our world being divided politically, economically, environmentally, etc as well. I want to be able to understand the root of the racial inequality before I go out into the world and change it. I am passionate about this because for me, in order to make change, I need to be able to understand why we got here in the first place. I am on my way !

Any career/education plans?

My career plan is to study public relations in the world of communications to soon create my own program where I advocate for people of color and young women, and allow them to expand on their leadership and find their skills to then go out in the world and make their own change.

Star sign: Taurus Favorite color: Lavender Favorite quote: “Women are not made whole by men. Women are made whole the moment they enter this world�

- Anne With An E

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Sasha Rosenfeld, a rising junior at Columbia High School in Maplewood, NJ. Why did you choose to come to BALI? “I came to BALI because I wanted to develop my leadership skills and learn about debate.”

What has been your favorite speaker/activity thus far?

“I really enjoyed the guided meditation with Lynsey Ayala and the daily debate sessions.”

What issues in the world are you most passionate about?

“I’m most passionate about social justice issues!”

Any education or career plans?“I’m not sure, but possibly something in politics in law.”

Star sign: Leo Favorite color: green Favorite quote: “Get comfortable with the uncomfortable.”

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Dearah Walthour is a rising senior at the Academy for Young Writers in Brooklyn, NY. Why did you choose to come to BALI? I chose to come to BALI because of the female empowerment it displayed. This seemed like a really great opportunity to get my opinion out there.

What has been your favorite speaker/activity thus far?

My favorite activity thus far has been the writing activity because I love writing and exploring my creative ideas. I also love expanding new writing techniques which helps make my writing 10 times better.

What issues in the world are you most passionate about?

World issues I'm very passionate about are Gender Equality, Racism/Discrimination, Basic Human Rights, LGBTQ+ community or any topic that's sensitive to the world.

Any education or career plans?

I would love to go to college to study journalism and then proceed to Law School so that I can be a Lawyer.

Star sign: Leo Favorite color: Royal Blue Favorite quote: “What goes around, comes back around."

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Fiona Lam is an incoming freshman at Stony Brook University from Brooklyn, NY. Why did you choose to come to BALI? “I chose to come to BALI because I wanted to challenge myself and strengthen my public speaking and communication skills. I also wanted to help create a safe space for girls my age to share their opinions on important issues.”

What has been your favorite speaker/activity thus far?

“I’ve been inspired by all our speakers so far, but I think my favorite activity was the creative writing workshop we did with Ms. Rempe. I thought our session with her was very engaging. I learned more about myself through my writing and I enjoyed hearing the stories of my colleagues.”

What issues in the world are you most passionate about?

“I believe strongly in the protection of both human and civil rights.” Something my AP U.S. History teacher noted about systemic racism that I want to point out is, Rosa Parks wasn’t asked to sit at the back of the bus in 1955 because of her race. Rather, it was the implications that racial segregationists had that continued this custom that was established. I’ve learned about how important it is that we stand for what we believe in and that we use our voices to bring awareness to and take action on current world issues.”

Any education/career plans?

“I’ve always been interested in neuroscience and understanding how humans make decisions and why we behave the way we do. However, I am also passionate about being an advocate for social justice issues. I want to somehow mesh my interests of psychology and policy.”

Star sign: Aries!

Favorite color: Green Favorite Quote: “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” - James Baldwin

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Pictures from BALI cohort 1...

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Pictures from BALI cohort 2...

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BALI 2020 Staff

Ori Baliaj is the Program Director at BALI. She is originally from Tropojë, Albania and currently lives in Fairfield, CT with her husband and 2-year-old daughter.

Why did you choose to work with BALI? “I chose to work with BALI back in 2016 because youth leadership development and young women’s empowerment are two things that I have always been very passionate about, and that is the heart and soul of what BALI does and I am proud to be a part of it all.”

Takeaways as Program Director?

“Working at BALI, working with youth every day as well as coordinating between the state, private and nonprofit sector to support our work, has reinforced my belief that good change is slow but very necessary and, in the end, really worth it. I believe I have grown a lot since I started working at BALI and that I have so much more to learn and grow. I am so grateful of all the opportunities I have had through BALI and all the amazing people I’ve met and worked with along the way. About myself, I learned that I am actually so much more capable of doing anything I can put my mind into than I ever thought, and then some more. I want all women to feel that way.”

What issues in the world are you most passionate about?

“Definitely Social Justice would include most of what I am passionate about such as human rights, women’s rights, and youth empowerment. I want to work for and hopefully get to live in a world where there is full equality for women, minorities, immigrants and all groups who have been discriminated against for centuries.”

Any plans for the future?

“Professionally, I would like to grow BALI’s program delivery further. We have been in awe with our amazing trainees every year and we would love to be able to offer the same opportunities to more girls. Personally, I plan to travel more.

Star Sign: Virgo Favorite Color: Red Favorite quote: “I do not wish women to have power over men; but over themselves.” – Mary Wollstonecraft

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BALI 2020 Staff

Gavrielle Reyes is the Program Coordinator at BALI. She is from Miami, FL and received her Bachelor’s in Film with a focus on Gender Studies from Hunter College.

Why did you choose to work at BALI? “I started out as an intern at BALI through Hunter’s Gender Studies program.” What are your takeaways as Program Coordinator?“BALI has reinforced my obligation to advocate for equity and intersectionality in all feminist spaces and has affirmed my desire to advocate for femme identifying youth.”

What issues in the world are you most passionate about?“ I am passionate about dismantling the systems of oppression that have always failed us, tackling respectability politics head on, teaching folks that othering others does the work of the oppressor on their behalf, and finding joy as the ultimate act of resistance.”

Any plans for the future? “I want to make a documentary centering Bruja feminism and the magic the world has inherited from the diaspora. And grow in love. And eat all the ice cream.”

Star sign: The most Taurus Favorite color: Purple Favorite quote: “Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful.” — Mary Shelley, Frankenstein

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Headlines of the month

On Wednesday, July 29, Mexico’s Supreme Court (SCJN) halted ​a tremendous milestone for abortion rights by voting against an injunction in Veracruz. The injunction, approved by a judge in Xalapa, Veracruz ordered the state’s congress to remove articles 149, 150, and 154 of the local penal code. This decision would have decriminalizeed abortions within 12 weeks, allowed for abortions due to health risks, and abolished the time limit on abortions for cases involving rape. The plan for removing these three articles was originally introduced by the women’s rights organizations National Commission to Prevent and Eradicate Violence against Women (Conavim) and the National Institute for Women (InMujeres) in 2016. Unfortunately, ​four out of five judges voted against upholding the injunction.

While this decision would have only affected the state of Veracruz, activists hoped that it would set the precedent for other states to do the same.

After winning the Democratic nomination this July, Candace Valenzuela could now make history by becoming the first Black Latina in Congress​.

Valenzuela is an educator, a member of her school board, and a mother of two. Her campaign was supported by EMILY’s List, End Citizens United, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, the Congressional Black Caucus, the Congressional Asian American Pcific American Caucus, and was endorsed by the late John Lewis.

Jena Faith, a 43-year-old trans woman, has just made history in Steuben County​, NY by filing a lawsuit against the county for the abuse she experienced in jail. Faith was arrested back in 2018 for allegedly buying a meal with counterfeit money. While she was originally placed in a women’s facility, she was abruptly moved to a men’s facility she was misgendered, denied her hormone replacement treatment, and sexually assaulted. The lawsuit Faith filed upon her release, however, has now led to multiple reforms dedicated to protecting trans inmates. As a result of these reforms, trans inmates in Steuben County will have access to gender-affirming care, will be able to wear clothing that aligns with their gender, and legally must be referred to by their correct names and pronouns.

In the past few months, ​the Greek government has secretly expelled over 1,000 asylum seekers by sending them off in occasionally malfunctioning life rafts. Despite the many outcries against Greece’s illegal actions, the government has denied the allegations. Some experts suggest that this recent humanitarian violation is a result of other European countries not providing enough assistance to Greece for taking in a high influx of Syrian refugees. Also, rising tensions between Greece and Turkey have led people to believe that both nations are weaponizing Syrian refugees to place pressure on one another.

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Women’s History of the month: July

100,000 to 500,000 people marchthe in New Henrietta Szold founds Hadassah, largest York City to attend the funeral ofhistory, seven Jewish organization in American unidentified victims ofand the education Triangle in the focusing on healthcare Shirtwaist Company fire in late March.

Israel and the U.S. April 5, 1911 February 24, 1912

Amelia Earhart’s plane is lost in the Pacific Ocean near Howland Island.

July 2, 1937 U.S. Supreme Jackie Court upholds 17-year-old Mitchell,the the19th Amendment to the Constitution, second woman to play baseball in which guarantees women the right the all-male minor leagues, pitches to vote. an exhibition game against the N.Y. February 1922 Yankees27, and strikes out both Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.

Jocelyn Bell Burnell makes the first

discovery of a pulsar, a rapidly April 2, 1931 rotating neutron star.

Fifteen women in the House of February 24, 1967 Representatives form the signs the President Lyndon Johnson Congressional Caucus forprohibits Women’ssex Civil Rights Act; Title VII Issues. discrimination in employment.

April 19, 1977 July 2, 1964

The Utah Territorial passes a American RevolutionLegislature heroine Sybil The Seneca Falls Convention, the bill allowing16women to vote.

Ludington, years old, rides 40 miles on country’s first women’s rights convention, horseback12, in the middle of the night to February 1869 is held in Seneca Falls, New York warn the American militia that the British Women’s Rights Movement. were invading.

Esther Morris in Wyoming became July Hobart 19-20, 1848 1777 woman Justice of the theApril first 26, American Suffragists crash the Centennial Celebration Peace.

Sacagawea beginsHall helping the Lewis and in Independence to present the Vice February 17, 1870 Clark Expedition as“Declaration an interpreter.

President with the of the Rights of Women” written by Matilda Joselyn Gage.

April 7, 1805

July 4, Quimby 1876 becomes the first woman to Harriet fly airplane across the English Channel.

16 an women from the National Women’s Party

were arrested April 16, 1912while picketing the White The Monument, depicting HouseSuffrage demanding universal women’sSusan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, and suffrage; they were charged with obstructing Lucretia Mott, sculpted by Adelaide traffic.

Johnson, is dedicated at the U.S. Capitol.

July 14, 1917 February 15, 1921 The first class of Women’s Auxiliary Army Corps (WAAC) begins at Fort Des Moines, IA. July 20,Bryan 1942 Owen is the first woman to Ruth

represent the U.S. as a foreign minister Althea Gibson is the first African American when she is appointed as envoy to woman player to win a Wimbledon title in Denmark. women’s tennis singles.

April 13, 1933 became the first Tenley Albright July 6, 1957 American woman to win the World Figure Marian Anderson sings an Easter Sunday Skating championship. concert for more than 75,000 at Lincoln “Philadelphia Eleven” deacons (Merrill February 15, 1953 Memorial.

Bittner, Alla Bozarth-Campbell, Alison April 9, Emily 1939 Hewitt, Carter Heyward, Cheek, First postage stamp to honor a black SuzanneofHiatt, Marie Moorefield, Opening the National woman, Harriet Tubman,Museum is issuedofin Jeannette Piccard, Betty Schiess, Katrina Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C., Washington, DC. Swanson, and Nancy Wittig) ordained as24 the first museum devoted to women February 1, 1978 the first women Episcopal priests. artists.

April 7, 1987

"Beyond the Gender Binary will give readers everywhere the feeling that anything is possible within themselves"--Princess Nokia, musician and co-founder of the Smart Girl Club In ​Beyond the Gender Binary​, poet, artist, and LGBTQIA+ rights advocate Alok Vaid-Menon deconstructs, demystifies, and reimagines the gender binary.

"Thank God we have Alok. And I'm learning a thing or two myself."--Billy Porter, Emmy award-winning actor, singer, and Broadway theater performer

"When reading this book, all I feel is kindness."--Sam Smith, Grammy and Oscar award-winning singer and songwriter "A fierce, penetrating, and empowering call for change."-- ​Kirkus Reviews,​ starred review

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“It’s time for a new beauty paradigm.”― Alok Vaid-Menon

Artist and activist Vaid-Menon demonstrates how the normativity of the gender binary represses creativity and inflicts physical and emotional violence.

The author, whose parents emigrated from India, writes about how enforcement of the gender binary begins before birth and affects people in all stages of life, with people of color being especially vulnerable due to Western conceptions of gender as binary. Gender assignments create a narrative for how a person should behave, what they are allowed to like or wear, and how they express themself. Punishment of nonconformity leads to an inseparable link between gender and shame. Vaid-Menon challenges familiar arguments against gender nonconformity, breaking them down into four categories—dismissal, inconvenience, biology, and the slippery slope (fear of the consequences of acceptance). Headers in bold font create an accessible navigation experience from one analysis to the next. The prose maintains a conversational tone that feels as intimate and vulnerable as talking with a best friend. At the same time, the author's turns of phrase in moments of deep insight ring with precision and poetry. In one reflection, they write, “the most lethal part of the human body is not the fist; it is the eye. What people see and how people see it has everything to do with power.” While this short essay speaks honestly of pain and injustice, it concludes with encouragement and an invitation into a future that celebrates transformation.

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Trans/Non-Binary TV Shows

Queer Eye Pose Trinkets Billions Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Euphoria One Day at a Time Steven Universe Tales of the City Legion Orange is the New Black Degrassi: Next Class

Trans/Non-Bimary Films

Tangerine A Fantastic Woman Gun Hill Road

Trans/Non-Binary Musicians

Shea Diamond Shawnee Dorian Electra ROES Rae Spoon Barf Troop Emma Lee Toyoda SOPHIE ANOHNI Sam Smith Dua Saleh

Looking for Enrichment Opportunities?

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American Museum of Natural History​ various teen programs run through the American Museum of

Black Natural Girls Code Historyoffers programming and events in coding for African American girls.

Black Girls Code offers programming and events in coding for African American girls.

Black Girls Code​ offers and eventsand in coding for African American girls.

Brotherhood/Sister Sol programming offers afterschool summer programming in relationshipBrotherhood/Sister Sol offers afterschool and summer programming in relationshipbuilding, self/global awareness, social justice, leadership development, and more. Some of building,Brotherhood/Sister self/global awareness, social justice, leadership and self/global more. Some of Sol​ offers afterschool and summer programingdevelopment, in relationship-building, their programs are gender-specific. their programs gender-specific. awareness,are social justice, leadership development, and more. Some of their programs are gender-specific.

ChickTech offers programming and mentorship in STEM for high school girls.

ChickTech offers programming and mentorship in STEM for high school girls.

ChickTech​ offers programming and mentorship in STEM for high school girls.

CuriousJane Janeoffers offersclasses classesand andsummer summer programming programming in Curious in science, science,theatre, theatre,arts artsand andcrafts, crafts, and more for girls. and more for girls.

Columbia University​ pre-college programs for high school students run through Columbia University.

DigitalGirl, Girl,Inc. Inc. works high schools to provide provideinprogramming and offers Curious Jane​works offers classes andschools summer programming science, theatre, in arts and crafts, and moretech for Digital atathigh to programming inSTEM STEM and offers tech workshops forthe thecommunity. community. girls. for workshops Digital Girl, Inc. ​win orks at high schools to STEM andrace, offers tech for GirlBeBeHeard Heard works inhigh high schools toprovide girls about class Girl works schools to teachprogramming aboutingender, gender, race,and andworkshops classthrough through the community. theatre, and offersworkshops workshopsand and performances. performances. theatre, and offers Generation Citizen ​ encourages civic engagement in youthand through an action civics class.

Girl offers mentorship, advocacy, and lifeskills skills training forgirls. girls.

GirlVow Vow offerseducation, education, mentorship, life training for Girl Be Heard​Equity works in high schools to teach girls about gender, race,advocacy, and class through theatre, and Girls community leadership, andsocial social Girlsfor forGender Gender Equityoffers offersprogramming programming in in community advocacy, leadership, and offers workshops and performances. justice justicefor forgirls. girls.

Girl Vow​ offers education, mentorship, advocacy, and life skills training for girls.

Girls economicliteracy, literacy,leadership leadershipand and GirlsInc. Inc.offers offersprogramming programmingin instatistical statistical analysis, analysis, economic community action, STEM, media literacy, sexual healtheducation, education, substanceabuse abuse community STEM,offers media literacy,inathletics, athletics, Girls foraction, Gender Equity​ programming community sexual advocacy,health leadership, and socialsubstance justice for prevention, 6-18. prevention,self-defense, self-defense,and andmore more for for girls girls ages ages 6-18. girls.

Girls Leadership offers Parentin&statistical Daughter workshops, parent education, and summer day Girls Inc.​ offersoffers programming analysis, economic literacy, and community action,day Girls Leadership Parent & Daughter workshops, parentleadership education, and summer camps for girls entering grades sexual 4 and 5. education, substance abuse prevention, self-defense, and media literacy, athletics, campsSTEM, for girls entering grades 4 andhealth 5. more for girls ages 6-18.

Girls on the Run offers a physical activity based youth development program for girls in Girls on the Run offers a physical activity based youth development program for girls in grades 3-8.

Girls Leadership ​offers Parent & Daughter workshops, parent education, and summer day camps for girls grades 3-8. entering grades 4 and 5.

Girls Who Code offers afterschool and summer programming in coding for middle and high Girls Who Code offers afterschool and summer programming in coding for middle and high school girls.

Girls on the Run ​offers a physical activity based youth development program for girls in grades 3-8. school girls.

Girls Write NowCode​ offers programs in writing,in digital media, andhigh college preparation Girls Who offersmentoring afterschool and summer programming coding for middle and school girls.

Girls Write Now offers mentoring programs in writing, digital media, and college preparation for girls. for girls.

Girls Write Now​ offers mentoring programs in writing, digital media, and college preparation for girls.

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GOALS for Girls offers year‑round programming, a summer intensive, weekend forums, and internships

GOALS for Girls offers year-round programming, a summer intensive, weekend forums, and in STEM for middle and high school girls. internships in STEM for middle and high school girls.

LOVE Mentoring works at high schools to deliver small‑group mentoring for young Latinas.

LOVE Mentoring works at high schools to deliver small-group mentoring for young Latinas.

Life is Precious offers individual and groups counseling, arts therapy, academic support, and nutritional

Life is Precious offers individual and group counseling, arts therapy, academic support, and and fitness activities to prevent suicide among young Latinas. nutritional and fitness activities to prevent suicide among young Latinas.

Lower Eastside Girls Club provides programming in STEM, business, art, leadership, and advocacy, as

Lower Eastside Girls Club provides programming in STEM, business, art, leadership, and well as mentoring for girls in grades 6‑12. advocacy, as well as mentoring for girls in grades 6-12.

Northeast Regional Alliance (NERA) MedPrep Program a preparatory program for students between

NYC GREAT! offers programming and mentoring in college and career readiness for high junior high and college who wish to pursue careers in the medical field. The NERA MedPrep program has school girls. partnerships with five medical institutions including the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.

NYU GSTEM is a six-week summer program for high school girls during the summer between

their junior and senior years who have high aptitude in STEM subjects.

NYC GREAT! offers programming and mentoring in college and career readiness for high school girls.

Powerplay NYC works in elementary, middle, and high schools to offer afterschool NYU GSTEM is a six‑week summer program for high school girls during the summer between their junior programming in physical activity and healthy living. and senior years who have high aptitude in STEM subjects.

Sadie Nash Leadership Project provides afterschool and summer programming in leadership Powerplay NYC works in elementary, middle, and high schools to offer after‑school programming in and social justice for girls ages 14-22. physical activity and healthy living.

Soul Sisters Leadership Collective works in schools to offer workshops to explore issues Soul Sisters Leadership Collective works in schools to offer workshops to explore issues faced by young faced bywomen of color. young women of color.

Vibe Theatre Experience offers theatre and a free summer enrichment program for college students media programming for girls ages 13-19.

Summer Health Professions Education Program pursuing health professions.

Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls offers afterschool and summer music programing for girls.

The Whitney Museum of Art arts programs and events for teens at the Whitney Museum of American

YWCA provides programming in leadership and advocacy, STEAM, career and college Art. exploration, and more for girls.

Vibe Theatre Experience offers theatre and media programming for girls ages 13‑19.

Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls offers after‑school and summer music programming for girls.

Young Women's Christian Association an organization that informs women on societal issues that affect them and encourages them to vote

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BALI Staff BALI Staff

BALI Staff

Liz Abzug

Oriela Baliaj

Gabriela Valette

Founder & Executive Director

Senior Program Associate

Program Coordinator

Liz Abzug

Oriela Baliaj

Gabriela Valette

Founder & Executive Director

Senior Program Associate

Program Coordinator

BALI Board of Directors Munira Choudhury

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