AWMC EVENTS

FEATURED EVENT

October 17, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM | 2245 Wisteria Dr SW, Snellville, GA 30078

A Celebration of Confidence, Creativity & Possibility

Black Girls Rise is a dynamic community fundraising event created to celebrate, encourage, and empower young Black girls as they discover their voices, develop their talents, and begin imagining the possibilities for their futures. This special experience brings together young girls, families, community members, entrepreneurs, mentors, and supporters for an inspiring day filled with motivation, talent, entrepreneurship, connection, and celebration.

From inspiring speakers and a youth talent showcase to entrepreneurial opportunities and meaningful community engagement, Black Girls Rise creates a space where girls can be seen, supported, celebrated, and reminded that their dreams are worth pursuing.

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Inspiration & Empowerment

Hear from motivational speakers who will share meaningful messages focused on education, confidence, personal growth, leadership, and empowerment—giving young attendees encouragement they can carry with them long after the event.

Youth Entrepreneurship

Discover the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of the next generation. Young entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to showcase their crafts, hobbies, products, and services, giving them a real-world platform to share their ideas and connect with the community.

Young Talent Showcase

Celebrate the creativity and individuality of young girls as they take the stage to showcase their talents. The audience will have an opportunity to cheer them on as participants compete for recognition and a special award.

Community, Connection & Celebration

Enjoy lunch, refreshments, networking, and an opportunity to connect with families, supporters, entrepreneurs, and community members who believe in creating greater opportunities for young girls.

Be Part of Her Rise

Black Girls Rise is more than an event—it is an investment in the next generation.

Your support helps create opportunities for young girls to build confidence, pursue education, develop leadership skills, explore entrepreneurship, and recognize the power of their own potential.

Whether you attend, donate, sponsor, provide an in-kind contribution, or support a young entrepreneur, your participation helps make a difference.

Every Girl Deserves the Opportunity to Rise.

Donate. Empower. Elevate. Together, We Rise.

Support the Cause

Attend the Event

Support a Young Entrepreneur

Join us for a powerful day of inspiration, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and community.

Parents can reserve a vendor table for $15, giving their child an opportunity to showcase and sell their products or services during the entrepreneurial showcase.

Make an In-Kind Donation

Personal hygiene products and other appropriate items are welcomed as donations for gift bags and resources benefiting the girls participating in the program.

Make a Financial Contribution

Your financial support helps strengthen the resources and experiences available to the young girls this program serves.

Be Part of Her Rise

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Registration & Welcome

Check-in, welcome packets, introductions, and light refreshments.

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM

Motivational Speakers

Inspirational talks focused on education, empowerment, confidence, and personal growth, followed by an audience Q&A.

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Lunch & Community Connection

Enjoy lunch while exploring tables featuring young entrepreneurs and their talents, products, and services.

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Closing Celebration

Closing remarks, appreciation for attendees and sponsors, and an encouraging message about continuing to pursue education, personal growth, and purpose.

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Opening Ceremony

Welcome remarks and an introduction to the mission and objectives of Black Girls Rise.

12:30 PM – 1:00 PM

Youth Talent Showcase

Young girls take the stage to share their talents, followed by judging, audience participation, and an award presentation.

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Entrepreneurial Showcase

Discover young entrepreneurs as they present their crafts, hobbies, products, and services to the community.