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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Join our team! EmpowHer is looking for a motivated individual who loves teaching and mentoring. Visit EmpowHer.org to learn more about the position and how to apply.

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

School is back in session, and so are our EmpowHer Community Programs! Are you a middle/high school student interested in making friends, exploring different career paths, & having a mentor? Submit your interest here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/ELAInteres... or www.surveymonkey.com/r/EGA_SAT.

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Today is the day we have been waiting for! We are excited to bring you along during the Black Women Nonprofit Leaders Forum. Join us throughout the day as we post exclusive clips of the program.

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

In case you missed it live yesterday. Check out the footage of our President/ CEO on CBS LA Morning News! #CBSLA #MorningNews #CelebratingBlackWomen #Leaderforchange #EmpowHerintheNews

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

We are just a few days away from the Black Women Nonprofit Leaders Forum! Registration remains open, but do not wait any longer to secure your spot; ticket sales will close tomorrow evening. Visit EmpowHer.org to purchase your ticket today! #EmpowHerevents #BlackWomenNonprofitLeaders

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

August is National Black Business Month! EmpowHer Institute is proud to celebrate our ongoing partnership with Brick City Boxing, a small Black-owned business located in Pasadena, CA. Thank you for standing with EmpowHer Institute to create futures full of confidence for our youth.

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Leave with gems, just like Bri Smocks did. Check out her experience at the Black Women Nonprofit Leaders Forum. Visit EmpowHer.org to register. Save $75 on your ticket using the code “75OFF.” @brismocks #BlackWomenNonprofitLeadersForum2026 #Womenlead #ArriKenzoFoundation #BriSmocks

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Catch President/CEO of the Weingart Foundation, Joanna S. Jackson, at Black Women Nonprofit Leaders Forum. Visit EmpowHer.org or the link in our bio to register today! Don't forget to add your exclusive forum t-shirt at checkout. Purchase your ticket today to get $75 off using "75OFF."

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

In their latest podcast episode, our youth are calling out how vape companies dress nicotine up like a toy with bright colors, emojis, silly flavor names like Cactus Jack and Blow Pop. Their goal is to encourage their peers to look past the packaging and to see through the smoke.

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Join Consultant Amber Wynn at the Black Women Leaders Forum for her breakout session to develop a plan that works! Bring a board member with you to the forum so they can be inspired too! Register today by visiting EmpowHer.org. Get $75 off your ticket price with the checkout code "75OFF."

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

National Nonprofit Day gives us a chance to recognize how nonprofits strengthen communities & expand opportunities through everyday dedication & service. We invite you to our forum on September 3, 2026 & join a space rooted in leadership & community impact. Register today at www.empowher.org.

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Our EmpowHer Young Philanthropists Initiative is carried out by our Youth Advisory Board-13 girls & youth who lead the grantmaking process & provided five youth-serving organizations with $5,000 mini‑grants annually. This month we salute our YAB members & all of the Black Philanthropists.

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Hear it from Tige Charity, CEO of Kids in the Spotlight, on why she will be attending the forum & why you should too. Register today at EmpowHer.org or clicking the link in our bio. Get $75 off of your ticket when you use the code 75OFF. Don't forget to add your exclusive forum t-shirt at checkout.

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

THANK YOU to the California Black Women's Collective Empowerment Institute for becoming our newest sponsor of the Black Women Nonprofit Leaders Forum. Register forthe forum today at empowher.org. Scholarships are available for the organizations under a $1M budget.

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Join us at the Black Women Nonprofit Leaders Forum! Register today and enjoy a special $75 savings on your ticket with the code "75OFF". You can grab your ticket at EmpowHer.org or by clicking the link in our bio. Don't forget to grab your exclusive forum t-shirt at checkout to celebrate with us!

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Listen in on EmpowHer Institute President/CEO, Dawn L. Brown, in this candid interview on trauma and healing. The conversation also offers tips on leadership, inspiring the next generation of women leaders, and the importance and impact of Black Women Leadership.

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Ep 145: Dawn L. Brown on Healing, Leadership, and the Power of Black Women’s Voices

YouTube video by Her Voice Shines Podcast

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Week One of Session II of our Social Justice STEAM Camp was all about scuba diving! 4 of our future scientists committed themselves to earning their PADI scuba diver certifications. Help us continue our Social Justice STEAM Camp, make a donation to our Future Scientists Fund at www.empowher.org

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Hear from Claire, Executive Director of Family Promise of Riverside, as she details her experience with the Black Women's Nonprofit Leader Forum. Use the QR code in the video, visit EmpowHer.org, or click the link in our bio to register! Don't forget to add your exclusive forum t-shirt at checkout.

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Meet our newest PADI-certfied Scuba Divers and ASA certified Beginner Keelboat Sailors! Last week, four EmpowHer girls added their names to our growing list of future scientists to successfully complete Session II of our SOcial Justice STEAM Camp. We are so proud of them and their hard work.

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Happy Social Wellness Month! At EmpowHer Institute, we teach our girls that strong & healthy social habits help reduce stress, improve communication, & create a support system they can rely on. Small steps toward connection can make a big difference in how you feel day to day.

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Meet our Woman of the Month, Yaritza Gonzalez! The kind of Latina whose commitment to her community speaks before she even introduces herself. Started as a paralegal supporting immigrant families, policy research at UCLA, to co‑founding a fellowship that empowers young leaders. She’s empowhered!

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Our EmpowHer girls are busy being leaders, philanthropists, journalists, and lifesavers, and they need your support to keep their work going. Help our girls continue to gain access to opportunities they deserve. Donate to EmpowHer Institute today to be a part of a girl's success.

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Last month, our 8th and 9th grade EmpowHer Girls spent the day laughing, bonding, and having fun at Knott’s Berry Farm as a reward for their hard work and dedication to completing their advocacy and social justice projects. Check out some of the fun!

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Join us on September 3, 2026, for the 3rd Annual Black Women Nonprofit Leaders Forum to catch Chrysta Wilson, Principal at Wilson & Associates, facilitate “Becoming Pressure-Proof: How the Right Conversation Moves You & Your Team Through Change, Uncertainty, & Burnout." Register at www.empowher.org

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Register today for the Black Women Nonprofit Leaders Forum. This breakout session features veterans in the nonprofit space offering advice and guidance as we navigate today's political climate. Visit EmpowHer.org or the link in our bio to register today!

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Week 2 of our Social Justice STEAM Camp had our campers continuing to explore the coast & have an overnight adventure at USC's Wrigley Marine Institute in Catalina Island! We would like to thank all of our sponors who funded this experience for our EmpowHer Youth!

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to JP Morgan Chase & Co. for becoming our newest sponsor of EmpowHer's Social Justice STEAM Camp & Black Women Nonprofit Leaders Forum. Get your ticket to the Black Women Nonprofit Leaders Forum! Register today at EmpowHer.org

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Start the day off with a sound bath at the 2026 Nonprofit Leaders Black Women Forum on September 3rd. Register now at www.empowher.org. #soundbath #healingpractices #worklifebalance #nonprofitwork #heartwork

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

On June 12th, our Saturday EmpowHer Leaders Academy youth attended a special showing of Primary Trust at the Mark Taper Forum. The experience offered EmpowHer youth a meaningful opportunity to engage with themes of resilience, personal growth, & community through live theatre.

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Today is the last day to use the discount, HAPPYBIRTHDAY. In honor of our CEO's birthday month, receive $50 off your registration for the Black Nonprofit Leaders Forum! You don't want to miss the professional development, mental health support, networking, special surprises. Register at EmpowHer.org

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Black Music Month honors the voices that shaped our past, define our present, and are rewriting the future. From the timeless soul of Anita Baker, to the bold genre-crossing sounds of Beyonce, to the fearless innovation of Doechii. Happy Black Music Month!

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Substance abuse & illicit trafficking impacts families & communities in every zipcode. No community is untouched. Swipe right to learn how it affects youth, what prevention looks like, & where to find support. If you or somone you know needs help, you're not alone. Call/text 988 for support.

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Join experts Chiweta Rozaline Uzoka and Bre Onna Mathis-Perez for their workshop, "Reserve Planning & Financial Storytelling for Black Women-Led Organizations," at the Black Women Nonprofit Leaders Forum on September 3rd. Use the discount code HAPPYBIRTHDAY to receive $50 off.

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Shanterial Rozier is a transformational life coach, engineer, & EmpowHer mentor who empowers young women through compassion & proven strategies. Thank you Shanterial for sharing your wisdom with our girls! Be like Shanterial & become an EmpowHer mentor! Contact adree@empowher.org to learn more.

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Honoring young leaders who are transforming visibility into real change in the LGBTQIA+ community. Perfect examples that Pride is shaped by truth telling, creativity, & the courage to build the world you needed when you were younger for your true self & future generations. Happy Pride Month!

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Join us on September 3, 2026, for our Black Women Nonprofit Leaders Forum to catch Chrysta Wilson facilitate “Becoming Pressure-Proof". And for the month of June, receive $50 with the discount code HAPPYBIRTHDAY! Register at www.empowher.org

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Today is our awesome CEO's birthday! In honor of her dedication to mission, we are offering a $50 discount on tickets to attend our 2026 Black Women Nonprofit Leaders Forum for the entire month of June! Use the code HAPPYBIRTHDAY at checkout. Register today at www.empowher.org

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

June 14th is our fearless leader, Dawn L Brown's birthday & this year is extra special because she is turning 50!! Help us celebrate. In honor of her selfless work, please donate $50 to EmpowHer Instintute! 100% of your donations will go to support college scholarships for our graduating seniors.

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Want to use your fundraising experience and skills to make a difference? EmpowHer Institute is seeking a part-time Development Manager. Submit cover letter, resume, and writing sample (no more than 3 pages) at jobs@empowher.org, Subject: DEVELOPMENT MANAGER.

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Join us in celebrating EmpowHer graduating senior, Marrissa Paz. If you know Marrissa, you know she brings leadership everywhere she goes. Now she’s taking that same energy to college. We can’t wait to see the impact she makes next.

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

This past Saturday, we had the honor of presenting $17,500 in scholarships to our seniors. We are proud to announce that 100% of our high school seniors have graduated and been accepted to a college or university. We would like to extend a special thank you to The Horacek Family Scholarship Fund.

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Happy World Oceans Day! Through our Social Justice STEAM Camp, EmpowHer Girls explore underwater worlds that most people only see in photos. They gain scuba and sailing certifications, build confidence, and discover that leadership can look like a girl in a wetsuit, a science lab, and a classroom.

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Happy World Environment Day! At EmpowHer, we know environmental justice is social justice. Our Social Justice STEAM Camp was designed to build environmentally conscious leaders focused on addressing climate change. When girls understand these connections, they become leaders who advocate.

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Congratulations to graduating senior, Destiny Lee! Our EmpowHer Scholar is officially college-bound and headed to El Camino College to become a licensed vocational nurse. We’re so proud of her and excited for this next chapter ahead. Congratulations, Destiny! You did it.

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Maleesha Westbrook is officially college‑bound! Next stop: Los Angeles Trade-Technical College. We’re so proud of you, Maleesha. Keep going, keep growing, keep winning.

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Congratulations to our EmpowHer Girl, Armariee Paschal! Armariee is officially college-bound and headed to Los Angeles Trade-Technical College to study child development and earn her cosmetology certification. Congratulations, Armariee! You did it.

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Congratulations to EmpowHer Girl, Belinda Fabian, who is officially college‑bound! She’ll be attending Cal state Fullerton in the fall to study Biology. She plans to become a pediatrician. We’re so proud of you, Belinda! You did it.

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Congratulations to EmpowHer Girl and Youth Advisory Board Member, Evelyn Mancilla! Evelyn has been with EmpowHer for over 3 years and now she is officially college-bound! She is headed to Sacramento State in the fall. We're wishing you the very best in this next chapter.

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EmpowHer Institute @empowherinstitute.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

We are thrilled to announce our 2026 EmpowHer Securing Our Futures Grantees! Each grantee will receive a $5,000 mini-grant to support programs dedicated to preparing youth for their futures. We would also like to extend a sincere thank you to the Frieda C. Fox Foundation for funding our work.

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