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Our first project, launched in April 2019, was a global essay contest: The Future is Black Female. Writers shared their lived experiences as Black females in their cultures and locations reinforcing the universal truth that Black female youth across the globe struggle against poverty, educational barriers, economic barriers, and health and wellbeing challenges. Unless they comprehend the systems that drive female empowerment, Black female youth are left behind while their counterparts are more resourced and better supported. A big part of this is a lack of voice. They are the most silenced demographic in the world because of their race, gender, socioeconomic and geographical location, and age. Four specific themes emerged as we reviewed their essays:
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