OUR PROGRAMS OUR STORY OUR COVER GIRLS OUR SUMMIT $GIVE VOLUNTEER CG SERIES A SUMMER CONVERSATION SERIES FOR BLACK GIRLS LED BY BLACK GIRLS FOR THE LOVE OF BLACK GIRLS™ Virtual Summer Conversation Series Black girls wrestle with very distinct challenges and distractions during their formative years – including preoccupation with their skin complexion, hair texture, and body type; navigating depression, emotional stress and trauma; difficulty perceiving long-range consequences of their actions; and weakened self-esteem. However, with each annual iteration of the UNIQUELY YOU SUMMIT COVER GIRL COHORT, Cover Girls are charged with creating a social justice project that engages their peers. This year, the 2021 Cover Girls have decided to host a virtual “Summer Conversation Series” that invites Black girls their age to discuss these topics. REGISTER TO ATTEND SATURDAY, MAY 22 @ 2-3:30 PM EST TOPIC: SAME SHADE, DIFFERENT DAY The May Conversation will address Racism & Colorism and their impact on and among Black girls. “The Black female is assaulted in her tender years by all those common forces of nature at the same time that she is caught in the tripartite crossfire of masculine prejudice, white illogical hate and Black lack of power.” - Maya Angelou SATURDAY, JUNE 26 @ 2-3:30 PM EST TOPIC: FROM CURL TO ROOT The topic for June will be Black Hair & Black Body Love, addressing Health and Wellness with Black girls. Audre Lorde said it best, “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” SATURDAY, JULY 31 @ 2-3:30 PM EST TOPIC: SOULSISTA For July, the Cover Girls will be discussing Black Girl Friendships with their peers. Is solace anywhere more comforting than that in the arms of a sister? - Alice Walker SATURDAY, AUGUST 28 @ 2-3:30 PM EST TOPIC: COVER GIRL CHIT CHAT (SPECIAL EDITION) For the August 28th Session, all 10 girls will be panelists and we will have a conversation about each of our personal UYS Cover Girl experiences. 2020-2021 COVER GIRLS Tiana Andrews-Harris 11th Grade, East Haven, CT Cierra Brown, 8th Grade, Upper Darby, PA Naja Frith,9th Grade, Queens Village, NY Kendal Howell, 12th Grade, Springdale, MD Leah Moore, 12th Grade, Philadelphia, PA Jaelynn Pearson, Freshman at Spelman College, Atlanta, GA Layla Ryans, 11th Grade, Cheltenham, PA Sierra “JJ” Sedeno, 12th Grade, York, PA Nashetah Thomas-EL, 12th Grade, Garnet Valley, PA FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING THE FOR THE LOVE OF BLACK GIRLS SUMMER SERIES: Please email our Cover Girls at summer@uniquelyyousummit.org. ABOUT THE COVER GIRL COHORT: Annually, we select a group of middle and high school girls (11 to 18 years old) to represent the organization as the official faces & voices of UNIQUELY YOU SUMMIT, INC. for a period of 12 months. We do not use stock images at UYS, every image associated with the organization portrays real girls who are associated with our work. COHORT REQUIREMENTS (NO EXCEPTIONS): Must be 11-18 years old Must be a middle or high school student for the current & upcoming school year Must provide a copy of most recent report card Potential Cover Girls must have and maintain a “B” grade average Must be a resident of the Continental United States Must participate in the entire Virtual UNIQUELY YOU SUMMIT Weekend CONTACT US PRESS SEARCH FAQ Subscribe Sign up with your email address to receive UYS 2021 news and updates. SIGN UP We respect your privacy. All content is property and copyright of UNIQUELY YOU SUMMIT, Incorporated ©.