The phrase “black is beautiful” is said to boost confidence and esteem among the African-American community, but it can have a much stronger impact! A new research study has found that positive racial identity can act as a protective factor in school, increasing academic performance. Continue reading
January marks National Mentoring Month. It’s a month not only to celebrate the mentors in our lives and communities, but also reflect on the importance of mentoring. Throughout our lives, we have all had people that impacted our lives for the better. Continue reading
Learn how to earn a Polished Pebbles Career Cardigan! Support the Polished Pebbles Give and Get Campaign. Continue reading
In a national study, it was found that black girls are three times more likely than white girls to have contact with the juvenile justice system. Does this mean that black girls are misbehaving more often and more seriously than white girls? No. Continue reading
These past few days we shared why we are #PebblesProud. We want to give back to you, our community! So, we are sharing with you the people who make us proud. View their videos below as they share why they are #PebblesProud! Continue reading
Organizations and businesses, either for-profit or not-for-profit, all benefit from their generous supporters. Their acts of kindness and support help us maintain our goals and move towards a bright future. So, how do we properly show our gratitude? Kelly Fair has five steps for an effective and personal appreciation. Continue reading
This past Tuesday we had some serious victories for women of color throughout this nation. Our country voted and made a statement: “we need more women of color representing us at local, state, and federal levels”. Continue reading
National Novel Writing Month makes you take time out of your day to set goals and get that novel written! Truth is, we need more writers of color, especially women, to share stories, essays, and words.
Which is why, we want to bring your attention to books by black women authors you should be reading! Continue reading
If you missed the Polished Pebbles #ChicagoGirlsTakeOver this weekend, check out this feature by Derrick C. Young of CBS Chicago! Continue reading
We truly have a community supporting us, and we hope you will join us as we celebrate girls in Chicago and around the world! Meet the honorees who have inspired us to keep moving forward! Continue reading
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