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Concept

Braided Beams; 

Sources of Light, Beautifully United with desires for Growth, Stability and Cultural Expression.

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Our Mission

Braided Beams Incorporated is dedicated to helping Black Women & Girls from all walks of life build positive and empowering connections with each other. We host a wide range of activities, workshops and events that encourage creativity, solidarity & prosperity while actively celebrating Black-Girl-Magic.

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The Big Picture

The goal is to create a worldwide network of sisterhood that’s geared toward promoting unity & cultural pride as well as self love & self-sufficiency. Our vision is to make it so that in every neighborhood, all the Black Women & girls know each other and therefore, have the ability to support, uplift and enjoy the company of each other. There is so much common ground between us all that is worth bonding over, regardless of what differences we may have. There’s often an unspoken urge to connect when we cross paths, that may be accompanied by an awkwardness or apprehension that could keep us from extending ourselves. Braided Beams breaks the ice by presenting opportunities for us to spend quality time, doing things that feed our Soul. By basing our programs around Black-GIRLhood, we create an environment that is joyful by nature with little to no room for negativity. Plus, it gives us, as Black Women, great ways to bond with & pour into the little Black Girls in our lives. We all have at least one; whether it’s our daughters, God-daughters, little sisters, nieces, little cousins, or simply our own inner child- Braided Beams wants to encourage them all to shine through & unite!

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Aging Well

We are devoted to supporting the progression & unity of Black Women & Girls of all ages. We all know that It Takes A Village to raise a child, but it also takes a village to care for our elders, especially those with limited energy and mobility. There’s always room for expanding our support systems and being able to support others is rewarding in itself. With our Braided Beams Golden Girls(BBGG) program, we aim to cultivate meaningful interactions between the young and the younger; teaching our youth to respect, look after and seek wisdom from our elders while also providing our elders with joyful energy & reassurance of their ongoing importance. Our goal is to match groups of lil' BB's with BBGG's in their neighborhoods that they'll visit with on a regular basis.

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For Us

Against No-one 

Diversity is a beautiful fortune and as people we all have more similarities than differences. Nevertheless, having a sense of Pride, Understanding and Fellowship in one’s own ethnic/cultural group is imperative and highly beneficial. If one embraces, understands and celebrates her self, she can embrace, understand and celebrate another without envy. The goal is to strengthen our members' ability to maintain self acceptance & optimal performance even in spaces where they are one of few or even the only one with brown skin and coily hair.

We are currently developing ideas and resources for a male counterpart program which we will call, The Tapered Rays. We're also interested in developing a BB Alliance program for our loved ones of different genders & ethnic/cultural backgrounds who are also interested in uplifting & supporting Black Women & Girls. Anyone who would like to contribute to these ideas, feel free to reach out to us!

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Become a Member

Get started by completing the form below.

You will be added to our email list and matched with the NBBC nearest to you. Not close enough? Maybe you or someone you know might consider becoming a Neighborhood Braided Beams Coordinator in your area! In the meantime you'll have access to all of our virtual events and resources. We look forward to connecting with you!

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  • The 1st Annual P's & Q's Ball
    The 1st Annual P's & Q's Ball
    Sat, Jun 08
    Oakland
    Jun 08, 2024, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Oakland, Oakland, CA, USA
    Jun 08, 2024, 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Oakland, Oakland, CA, USA
    A star studded affair, strictly for the Princesses and Queens!
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  • BB Night-Night Storytime
    BB Night-Night Storytime
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Apr 25
    Zoom
    Apr 25, 2023, 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Zoom
    Apr 25, 2023, 8:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Zoom
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Donate to Braided Beams

A little support can go a long way. We have so many big dreams for Braided Beams and we know its gonna take a village to make them all come true. Your generosity is appreciated. Below is a link to our DonorBox account and our CashApp tag is $BraidedBeamsInc . Thank you for the support.

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