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Brown Girls Dream was established as an informal support system for high potential young women of color. The mentor program seeks to level the playing field by pairing young leaders with multimedia industry veterans who are committed to helping them navigate through the early stages of their careers.

Brown Girls Dream is an inclusive organization that considers all applicants of color. The screening process seeks to identify the next generation of multimedia Bad Asses and helps make their dreams realities.

If you are a young woman between the ages of 18-27 and you are creative, brilliant, and passionate —

apply to Brown Girls Dream!

Please tell us more about yourself by filling out the brief questionnaire below. An application will be sent to candidates whom we believe fit our criteria.

Applications for the class of 2022 now open!

God Bless.

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Why did you join Brown Girls Dream?

"To be a part of something bigger than me. To be seen, supported, and encouraged by women who look like me, have felt like me, and who dream as big as me."

Christina C

What has Brown Girls Dream taught you?

"BGD has given me friends and mentors for life. Young Black women who will run the media industry in a matter of years coupled with Black women moguls who are currently running it, while guiding the next generation! BGD has taught me that I belong in every room I step into, and that I have sisters at every level of the industry willing to support every step and move I make."

Brooklyn M

What does mentorship mean to you?

"Mentorship means the world to me. Mentorship has helped me build my confidence, use my voice in spaces I would otherwise be afraid. More importantly, it has given me a safe space to discuss not only my dreams, but my fears, hardships, and the nitty gritty things we often stray from talking about. Everything is connected and I'm thankful to have mentors that receive me with open, genuine arms."

Marissa M

Why did you join Brown Girls Dream?

"To be a part of something bigger than me. To be seen, supported, and encouraged by women who look like me, have felt like me, and who dream as big as me."

Christina C

What has Brown Girls Dream taught you?

Brooklyn M

What does mentorship

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Marissa M

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Brown Girls Dream is made possible in part by your generous donations. Thank you for being part of the dream!

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2021 energy ✨
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