ABOUT US

We fully understand for a young Black girl to become strong, successful, and self-reliant, she must have access to resources. She must be able to leverage the power of social capital. She must be assured and affirmed by a village of supporters.

HOW WE GIVE

Founded by women who grew up in or currently live in Birmingham, Alabama, the Brilliant Black Girl Collective invests in the educational pursuits of girls graduating from Birmingham City Schools who are planning to pursue post-secondary education.

YOUR SUPPORT

The Brilliant Black Girl Collective graciously accepts contributions of any size to support the annual distribution of educational scholarships for certifications, trade schools, community colleges, or four-year universities.

HISTORY

In May 2021, Founding Members – who either were born in Birmingham, live in Birmingham, or care about Birmingham – pooled personal financial resources to create pathways for deserving Black girls in Birmingham City High Schools, believing they deserve a chance to be assured and affirmed with the financial backing and seasoned guidance and expertise.

FOUNDING MEMBERS

Brooke Adams

Judge Carlyn Addison

Gabriel Henderson Beville

Lajuana Bradford

Viveka Bizzell-Palmer

Erika Acoff Bradley

Kristina Brown Bridgeman

Stephanie Pickens Britton

Bettina Byrd-Giles

Nedonna K. Cooper

Dr. Mia Cowan

Dr. Shaundra Daily

Tiffany Daniels

Dru Ealons

Andrea Pruitt Edmonds

Jennifer Fisher

Dr. Monique Gardner Witherspoon

Shanika Gibson

Wynell Kelley Gilbert

Dr. Erika Hartman

Daagye Hendricks

Gaynell Hendricks

Shia Hendricks

Rian Holt

Nyya Parson-Hudson

Catrina Jackson

Margaret Jones

Bobbie Knight

Regan Liggins

Meredith Lilly

Erika Liles

Judge Javan Patton

Dr. Tonya Perry

Vanessa Pettway

Tyra Williams Pickens

Staci Pierce

Carmita Semaan

Ebony Arrington Steele

Sherrel Stewart

Natasha Taylor

Kecia Thomas

Sheila Tyson

Carol S. White

Jametta White

Jerona Anderson Williams

Le’Nise Williams

Traci Williams

Tycely Williams

Tyrenda Williams Reed