On the Table…Essential Discussions
For the month of April, we have shared with you our thoughts on philanthropy. We are here to tell you that we are not the only ones who think you make wonderful philanthropists! According to The...
View ArticleKelly Fair: Ambassador to Chicago Community Trust
If you don’t already know, Kelly Fair will be serving as an ambassador for the Chicago Community Trust “On the Table” discussions! I’m Kelly Fair and I’m the founder of Polished Pebbles Girls Mentoring...
View ArticleA Look Back: What Was Said at “On the Table”
As many of you know, Kelly Fair lead an “On the Table” Discussion through the Chicago Community Trust. She presented on the other side of the crisis! Peel back the layers and see #blackgirlsmatter....
View ArticleSharing Knowledge: HBCU Nation
As you know from our previous post, Collegiate Mentoring, Polished Pebbles is planning on expanding with College Edition. African-American women in college are just as in need of mentoring and support...
View ArticleThriving or Just Surviving?
Recently, Kelly Fair and Polished Pebbles Girls Mentoring Program have been pushing college mentoring. This isn’t only because we are developing our College Edition mentoring program, it is important!...
View Article#WhatSheNeeds: Parental Support
#WhatSheNeeds will provide insights into the experiences of black women in college. From the freshman transition to the affects of social media, these women have a lot to say! Black women are out...
View Article#WhatSheNeeds: The College Transition
#WhatSheNeeds will provide insights into the experiences of black women in college. From the freshman transition to the affects of social media, these women have a lot to say! Black women are out...
View ArticleWhite By Default Affects Our Girls
When talking about body image and how it affects our young girls, it is important to address an important factor. Idealized beauty, in the United States and many other countries, is Eurocentric....
View ArticleAre Black Beauty Standards Better About Inclusion?
Last week we shared with you how young, black girls can be ostracized and hurt by white beauty standards. Our society has normalized white beauty leaving little to no space for women of color. This...
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