Math careers and exploration have traditionally been unreachable for women, especially Black women. BGLM shifts that paradigm.
About Us
Black Girls Love Math (BGLM) addresses racial and gender inequity in math. Through culturally responsive practices, we cultivate a positive a math identity for our girls. BGLM uses a research based approach to create a fun, encouraging and culturally conscious space for Black girls to explore and discover math.
Math careers and exploration have traditionally been unreachable for women, especially Black women. BGLM shifts that paradigm and builds the needed confidence in Black girls to pursue subjects and content that have always been within reach. The space created by BGLM will push girls to “nerd-out” about mathematical concepts and participate in cooperative competitions, career mentoring, and deep mathematical inquiry.
Our girls will use their new math superpowers as a tool for community engagement and social justice.
Mission
Black Girls Love Math eliminates gender and racial inequality in mathematics. Through culturally responsive practices, we cultivate a positive math identity for those who identify as a Black girl.
Vision
Black Girls Love Math will increase the number of Black girls enrolled in Advanced Placement math classes, college enrollment in math majors and increase the presence of Black women in math focused careers.
Our Programs
Afterschool Enrichment
Partnering with schools and community organizations we provide 1-2hour sessions that focus on grade level content in a challenging yet supportive environment
Saturday Slam
Serving as an expert of culturally responsive math practices,gender based support and educational equity, contact us to speak at your events, panels and conferences
STEM Career Exploration
Through our programming our girls learn about STEM field careers through career days, guest panelists and research
Math Competitions
Our girls engage in cooperative competitions to use their superpowers to solve social justice challenges, positively impact their communities and engage in challenging scenarios that are solved with math knowledge
Professional Development
About Our Founder
Atiyah Harmon
Atiyah Harmon is a former math teacher, school leader and nationally recognized curriculum trainer and developer. Atiyah is a graduate of Teachers College, Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania and Penn State University. A native of Philadelphia, Atiyah is committed to equitable practices and education opportunities for all.
Our Board
Board Chair: Dr. Antonio Vance
Trustee: Candace Kenyatta
Trustee: Hector Calderon
Trustee: Amber Farr
Trustee: Julia Silvasy