Our Impact
TO DATE WE:
Reached
10,000+
Black girls
Since launching in 2015, we’ve impacted the lives of Black girls in New York City and D.C. through a free, holistic curriculum that inspires confidence, cultivates creativity, and fuels the next generation of leaders.
Conducted
500+ Workshops
We’ve hosted workshops spanning STEAM, civic engagement, entrepreneurship, and wellness—equipping girls with tools to thrive in every area of life.
Established
8 Signature Programs
Through 8+ signature programs—each uniquely designed by our Founder and program leads—we empower Black girls to dream boldly, lead with purpose, and transform their communities.
Our vision is bold: To connect 1 million girls to life-changing programming by 2030.
OUR PROGRAMMING
IN ACTION
Hands on Programming
STEM and Coding Workshops
Entertainment and Media Workshop
Entrepreneurship Coaching Sessions
Acting and Theater Arts Workshops
Wellness and Meditation Exercises
How it Works
Partner with Public Schools- Conduct during-school and after school programs
Job Shadowing events throughout the year (in person and virtual)
Field Trips in NYC, DC, MD, VA
Thank you to our Partners.
Past & Present Workshop Partners
Past & Present Corporate Donors
Media + Press
Radio One D.C.
In Real Life Salute: Kenisha Dennis, Founder of @BlackGirlsCan
Kenisha Dennis founded Black Girls Can Inc. to help foster the next generation of Black Girl talent within the areas of STEM, Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy, Arts and Wellness by providing free enrichment programs to middle school and high school girls in the NYC and DMV area.
Meet Kenisha Dennis: Founder of Black Girls Can Incorporated | CEO, K. Dennis Cause Consulting
We had the good fortune of connecting with Kenisha Dennis and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Meet Kenisha Dennis of Black Girls Can Incorporated
Today we’d like to introduce you to Kenisha Dennis.
Founded Black Girls Can Inc. to help foster the next generation of Black Girl talent within the areas of STEM, Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy, Arts and Wellness by providing free enrichment programs to middle school and high school girls in the NYC and DMV area and eventually throughout the East and west coast.
The TeachHER Podcast
Episode 23: Kenisha Dennis
Welcome to the TeachHER Podcast Powered by The Innocent Brown Girl Project. Our mission is to convey strategies for Grit & Grace with educators and advocates of African American and Latina Girls. Thank you for joining us today. Today, our guest is Kenisha Dennis. Kenisha Dennis founded Black Girls Can Inc. to help foster the next generation of Black Girl talent within the areas of STEM, Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy, Arts and Wellness by providing free enrichment programs to middle school and high school girls in the NYC and DMV area.
A Seat At HER Table
Yes, All Black Girls Can w/ Kenisha Dennis
Shea brings to the table, Kenisha Dennis, New York native and founder of Black Girls Can, Inc. Kenisha Dennis founded Black Girls Can Inc. to help foster the next generation of Black Girl talent within the areas of STEM, Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy, Arts and Wellness by providing free enrichment programs to middle school and high school girls and adult women in the NYC and DMV area and now the greater Northeast region.