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"Loving Our Natural Hair" Curl Clinic

On Saturday April 14th, natural hair enthusiasts, experts and stylists converge on the south side for the "Loving Our Natural Hair" Curl Clinic, a natural hair and bodycare seminar. It will take place at Whole Foods Market from 2pm - 5pm and is free and open to all ages.

Funds awarded to develop app targeting teen pregnancy

Project will develop and test the first app and toolkit for African-American teen girls in the Englewood community.

Summer Enrichment Program for 10th-11th Grade Minority Female Students

Give a high school student a leadership advantage for the future. Sponsor a minority female 10th or 11th grader this summer for "At the Well Young Women’s Leadership Academy."

STEM Competition Aims to Inspire Teen Girls

Team Flaming Zing celebrates its victory at ComEd’s 2015 Icebox Derby Race Day in Chicago. The four-week education program encourages young women to pursue careers in STEM. (Courtesy of ComEd)

South Side Teens Participate in ComEd's 2016 STEM IceBox Derby, For Young Women Only!

ComEd is holding its annual Icebox Derby. It’s a competition where young women ages 13-18 get a chance to build a race car out of an old refrigerator.

Icebox Derby Challenges Teen Girls to Build Racecars from Recycled Refrigerators

ComEd kicks off competition that inspires young students to explore opportunities in STEM

TRANSFORMATION: Day of the Girl, True Beauty

Calling All Young Ladies 14-25, The Faith Community of St. Sabina in partnerhips with Purpose by Design presents, Day of the Girl True Beauty!