B.E.Authentic
Collaborative
Celebrating the Beautiful,
Educated and Authentic
Black Girl
B.E.Authentic
Collaborative
B.E.Authentic has been a recurring idea for me for some time now. In countless conversations with fellow Black women, a common theme emerges: “I wish I had known that when I was in school.”
Through my experiences in higher education and my own academic journey, I’ve identified essential areas of support that can help us achieve our fullest potential.
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This is what B.E.Authentic is all about: celebrating our beautiful, educated, authentic selves.
Welcome!
Carmen Bell
Our Story
B.E.Authentic is on a mission to ignite the power within black young ladies in high school and college.​ We are here to arm them with the knowledge, connections, and opportunities they need to achieve their undeniable potential. B.E.Authentic is a vibrant space where the “true you” is cultivate and celebrated.
Join us as we champion high school and college black girls on their exciting journey to success!
Our Programs & Initiatives
Education
Be a Change Maker
“Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom.”
― Oprah Winfrey
Mentorship
Build Your Social Capital
"The success of every woman should be an inspiration to another. We should raise each other up. Make sure you're courageous, be strong, be extremely kind, and above all, be humble." —Serena Williams
Leadership
Be Fearless
"The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any."
-—Alice Walker
Affinity Space
Shared Energy
Anytime you get more than a couple of Black women together, you're creating this powerful mechanism for change.
—Kimberly Bryant
