Previously known as Black Girls Matter Mentorship and Kindred Healing, Black Girls/Enbies Matter (BGEM) is a wellness affinity program for Black girls and gender expansive youth. Together, we ignite new and renewed ways of connection, being, culture, joy, and wellness. This year, we are offering an 8-week cohort, weekly on Thursday in the fall of 2025.

Fall 2025

Facilitated by Rian Roberson

Weekly on Thursdays, 4:30–7:30PM
October 2 – November 20

Location: Young Women Empowered (5623 Rainier Ave S, Seattle)

Black Girls/Enbies Matter (BGEM) is a space to discuss Black identities and experiences, normalize conversations around mental health, self-care, emotions, and boundaries, as well as create community support and healing. This group will incorporate both conversation space as well as opportunities to integrate the body into healing practices. 

Free to attend and open to Black identifying young women, trans, non-binary, and gender expansive youth ages 13-19 in the Greater Seattle Area.

Fill out the Interest Form

Winter 2025-2026: More information coming

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Spring 2026: More information coming

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Highlight reel from our 2023-2024 cohort of BGM!

Questions?

Please contact our Program Manager, Aya, at aya@y-we.org

*those who identify as women, girls, trans, non-binary, or gender expansive