Join us at Polly's Stump African Art Gallery for a powerful discussion on amplifying the voices of Black women and girls in society.


  • Date:6/14/2025 10:30 AM - 6/14/2025 12:30 PM
  • Location Polly's Stump African Art Gallery, 6337 Old Branch Ave, Camp Springs, MD 20748 (Map)

Description

Welcome to The Forward Look: Black Women and Girls Lending Their Voices at the Table event happening at Polly's Stump African Art Gallery on June 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM. 

Join us for a powerful discussion where Black women and girls will share their experiences and insights, advocating for change and empowerment. Don't miss out on this inspiring gathering! The event is free, but registration is required. Register here

The speakers include:

The Honorable Wala Blegay, Prince George's County Councilmember, representing District 6, which includes Forestville, Kettering, Largo, Mitchellville, and the unincorporated areas of District Heights, Bowie, Capitol Heights, and Upper Marlboro

Rhiley Jones, a recent graduate from the University of Maryland, College Park, where she majored in government and politics with a minor in nonprofit leadership and social innovation

Dorian Mitchell, a rising senior at the University of Maryland, where she is an honors college student pursuing a double major in government and politics and criminology and criminal justice.