The event — which is free and open to girls ages 12-18 — runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at East Los Angeles College. For Antelope Valley attendees, complimentary transportation will be available at the following locations and times:
- Jackie Robinson Park: 8773 East Avenue R, Sun Village (pickup at 8 a.m.)
- George Lane Park: 5520 W Ave L-8, Quartz Hill (pickup at 8:30 a.m.)
Themed “Girls with Dreams Become Women with Vision”, this year’s conference seeks to inspire young girls to pursue their dreams and educate them on becoming successful and powerful women in a global society, according to organizers.
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Olivia Rosales will be the keynote speaker, kicking off a day of informative and fun-filled interactive workshops where girls can learn from experts about what it takes to be successful in today’s world, create once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, and become empowered to make their dreams come true. There also will be lots of “swag” and a DJ-powered Girl Power Lunch Party, according to organizers.
The interactive workshops will include:
- Girls Directing Change – view and discuss powerful short films created by youth aimed at educating young people about critical mental health and social justice issues.
- Step into Your Power – an unapologetic space where girls to tap into their strengths and cultivate a feeling of belonging in all spaces.
- Be YOU Vision Board – Focus on building self-love, self-esteem and finding genuine happiness by being your true self.
- Think You Can Dance? – join the groove and immerse yourself in the movement and culture of hip hop and other popular dance styles.
- The Art of Spinning – get hands-on experience of spinning like a club DJ while also learning the career and business side of DJing.
- You Throw Like a Girl – learn how women have been breaking gender stereotypes in the field of sports, politics, and business; not only on the field but off the field as well.
- GEC Resource Activation – spend some time networking, connecting with peers, enjoying art-based activities and resources hosted by various government and community-based organizations.
Parents do not attend the conference, as this is an event solely for girls ages 12-18. The conference is free but registration is limited. For more information, including transportation options, visit the 2022 Girls Empowerment Conference website at https://parks.lacounty.gov/gec2022/.
[Information via news release from Los Angeles County.]
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Carlos Ledesma says
Events like this present a golden opportunity for liberals. With a crowd like this, somebody’s sure to be gay.
ACE says
SO THERE WON’T BE ANY –
HOME MAKING HINTS…
SURE FIRE HUSBAND PLEASERS…
CHILD RAISING IDEAS…
BETTER FAMILY PRAYER…
COOKING AND BAKING…
HOME GARDENING…
WEDDING PLANS…
BRIDAL SHOWER FUN…
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SOUNDS LIKE AN EVENT DESIGNED FOR SOME RECRUITMENT AND GROOMING OF YOUNG GIRLS BY SINGLE OLDER WOMEN WITH QUESTIONABLE MOTIVES TO ME…
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John says
WINNER WINNER
Thuderclese says
Yeah what are these successful women thinking, don’t they know that only churches are allowed to groom young people.