This yr’s Girls United Summit is making its grand return to Atlanta, Georgia for an additional day crammed with panels, workshops, activations, and more. For the third yr in a row, GU Summit will function a protected space for young Black women, girls, and gender-expansive youth to come back together and fellowship about topics and issues which might be impacting us probably the most from climate change and activism to education and reproductive rights.

Often imitated, but never duplicated, Black girls and gender-expansive individuals have all the time served because the blueprint for the culture – and Girls United Summit is celebrating just that. Whether starting the newest beauty and fashion trends to receiving accolades and recognition for our outspoken passions on world news and current events, Black girls, women, and non-binary folks have continued to be proven the blueprint for progression, tenacity, and resilience during unprecedented times. 

“GU is the long run, and this summit solidifies how impactful directly connecting with Gen-Z can influence our future thought-starters and leaders,” said Nandi Howard, Content Director of ESSENCE and ESSENCE GU.

“I couldn’t be more excited to return to town of Atlanta for the third Annual Girls United Summit. We’re going even larger this yr, bringing our community access to profession and content creator-focused workshops and panels featuring a few of culture’s hottest ‘it girls’ laying the blueprint,” added Rechelle Dennis, Girls United Lead. “Our audience may have the prospect to network and explore our beauty and fashion pavilion, followed by a musical performance. It’ll be a jam-packed day celebrating Black women’s ability to beat adversity and exceed expectations EVERY rattling time. We’re without end the blueprint.”

Through our resilience and tenacity amidst a pandemic, socioeconomic decline, and negatively impacting financial issues, the Girls United multi-media platform has consistently provided access, resources, and opportunities to Zillennials all over the world while empowering them to chase their wildest dreams. Leveraging our digital community of mentors, leaders and innovators, we’re meeting her where she is and difficult her to depart a legacy behind.

The Summit may also stream live to tell the tale ESSENCE Studios. For more information and to RSVP, visit https://girlsunited.essence.com/gusummit2022/.