The workshop was great!! AGU All Grown Up! had 95 girls to show up. I showed the girls pictures from different magazines. They enjoyed telling me what looked appropriate and what didn't. They noticed how provocative the black models were dressed in the magazines compared to the white models. I was impressed that they noticed this on their own and felt like something was wrong with it. They hated the outfits that showed too much of 'their stuff' (as they called it) I had each one look in a mirror and tell themselves something positive about themselves. I think they were shocked at how uncomfortable it felt. I told them they should practice this everyday and they should be able to say it loud to themselves with confidence. If they don't believe it about themselves, how could anyone else? The conversation got really interesting when I asked them to tell me what their 'money maker' was. (They hear that in the songs everyday and jumped to answer) Only two girls yelled out body parts and everyone else said their minds. These were some really smart girls who want to be lawyers, doctors, veterinarians, writers, dancers, etc. They were so impressive!! Hopefully they will make some comments on this blog... I would love to know what they got out of the workshop and all the other things that went on that night in the other workshops!!
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4 comments:
Very cool Tracy! I'm glad all went well. It's pretty refreshing to hear that we haven't "lost" those young ladies yet. Keep up the good work!
Nice Tracy! This group of young women could lead a revolt against the sex symbol image that many young girls adopt. Let's hope and pray that they do!
What a gorgeous bunch of girls! It's telling to see a group of young women who are comfortable enough with themselves and their place in the world that they are willing to smile for the camera and be that close to each other. I know it doesn't sound like much, but in a world where young adults often feel threatened by cliques and desperate to gain self-power through "tough" or "promiscuous" attitudes, it's amazing! Way to go!
That is a wonderful thing that those young ladies can have someone to point out the good and bad in today’s society. What a wonderful time I bet they had and it great to see them looking up to someone that is at arms way. Stay positive, youth leadership and development is what we need.
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