2025 NATIONAL BLACK GIRL MONTH™ TOOLKIT - FREE!

Sis, Your Official NBGM 2025 Toolkit is HERE!

This is your space, your reflection, your way to honor this month in a way that feels right for you. The NBGM Toolkit is here to guide you through celebration, legacy, and the power of storytelling. It’s over 45 pages of goodness, packed with everything you need to make NBGM personal, powerful, and unforgettable. Use the free digital copy and fill in your reflections. Or see below how to get your printed copy.

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About Us

National Black Girl Month™ was born from the research and advocacy of Silent Dangers of Black Girls in Education, co-authored by Dr. Rikesha Fry Brown and Felicia Ford. What began as a call to name the quiet harms facing Black girls has grown into a nationwide celebration of Black womanhood across generations. Each April, we honor the stories, brilliance, and power of Black girls and women while challenging the systems that too often silence them. This movement is rooted in truth, built with intention, and designed to spark action, healing, and community. Welcome to the movement—we’re glad you’re here. Meet the co-founders:

Felicia Ford

Co-Founder and Growth Strategist

Felicia Ford is the Growth Strategist for Creatives + Change Makers, and CEO of Felicia Ford & Co.®, a strategy firm known for strategically positioning Change Maker brands to lead, influence, and grow. A Harvard University Fellow alumna of the Strategic Data Project at the Center for Education Policy Research, Felicia brings a powerful blend of data expertise, strategic acumen, and research on the impact of truancy on Black girls. She brings a distinct lens to the intersection of business, advocacy, and cultural strategy—creating platforms, campaigns, and partnerships. With a background that spans philanthropy, education, and organizational growth, Felicia has advised nonprofits, social entrepreneurs, and industry disruptors across the country.

Dr. Rikesha Fry Brown

Co-Founder and Psychologist

Dr. Rikesha Fry Brown is a licensed psychologist, educator, and mother whose life’s work centers the lived experiences of Black women. With deep roots in higher education and HBCU leadership, she has spent decades building spaces where Black students aren’t just present, but fully supported and positioned to thrive. Her research, policy advocacy, and mentorship have influenced national conversations on racial equity, educational justice, and mental wellness; particularly the psychological impact of systemic inequities, stereotypes, and representation. With a focus on self-care, her scholarship includes research on the mediated images of Black women and the systems that uphold those narratives. Her voice remains a steady force in reminding systems—and all of us— to whom we are accountable.