decisions, ask a million questions, change their minds, and not always know what to do next. We shouldn't mistake a girl's ability to handle responsibility for a reason to give her more of it. We shouldn't confuse independence with not needing support or assume that because she can articulate herself, she doesn't need someone to listen, guide, and show up for her. There's a difference between preparing girls for the world and expecting them to carry the weight of it before they're ready. Protecting her right to be means knowing that difference—and doing something about it. This year, we're raising funds to bring a dedicated Black Girls Smile community space to Atlanta. Help us build something that gives Black girls more than a place to go. Help us create a place where they can be young. Support Her Right to Be. Link in bio to donate.