Dr. Carla’s Research Published In “Girl Wide Web 2.0: Revisiting Girls, the Internet, and the Negotiation of Identity”

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I am excited to announce that my book chapter on how black American teen girls coming of age at the intersections of hip hop and social media navigate identity, sexuality, sexualized images, and beauty ideals online (based on my research at the University of Michigan) has been published in "Girl Wide Web 2.0: Revisiting Girls, the Internet, and the Negotiation of Identity" (edited by Sharon Mazzarella). The original volume,  "Girl Wide Web: Girls, The Internet, and the Negotiation of … [Read more...]

Happy Father’s Day! (Free Session Special Offer)

Happy Father's Day! Do you sometimes struggle to understand your pre-teen or teen daughter? Are you uncertain about how to help your daughter navigate issues girls commonly struggle with during their pre-teen and teen years such as school stress, peer pressure, self-esteem, body image, dating, puberty, friendship challenges, transitioning to a new school or grade, and relationships? Are you concerned that your daughter spends more time with her friends or online than she does with … [Read more...]

United Nations Foundation Launches Initiative for Girls

The United Nations Foundation recently launched "Girl Up, "an exciting initiative that "gives American girls the opportunity to channel their energy and compassion to raise awareness and funds for programs of the United Nations that help some of the world’s hardest-to-reach adolescent girls. Campaign supporters are encouraged to give a "High Five" to girls in developing countries by donating $5 or more to provide girls with such basic needs as access to school supplies, clean water, … [Read more...]

Join Dr. Carla at the Lock-In for Girls at Turner Chapel AME Church in Marietta, GA on March 12-13, 2010

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Girls (ages 9-18) living in the Atlanta metropolitan area are invited to join me for a fun-filled night at "Locked In for Change!" at Turner Chapel AME Church on Friday, March 12, 2010. At the lock-in, I will be leading a keynote on "How to Take Your 'S.W.A.G.G.' to the Next Level and Keep it 'Turned Up' So YOU Can Achieve Your Greatest Dreams!".  After the keynote, I will lead a workshop on "Real Talk for Girls™ About Dating, Healthy Relationships & Peer Pressure." I hope to meet you … [Read more...]

Teen Dating Abuse

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month Dating abuse is a very serious issue that can happen to anyone regardless of age, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, etc. With the heightened attention to dating abuse in the news and everyday conversations after the highly publicized incident involving Chris Brown and Rihanna, it is especially important to dispel myths that perpetuate stereotypes and make it difficult for young women and girls to speak out and … [Read more...]

Dr. Carla Launches Girls Destined for Greatness (TM) Coaching Group

I am excited to announce the launch of my new Girls Destined for Greatness™ program for middle and high school girls in Atlanta. I created this coaching group to inspire girls to make positive decisions, embrace their uniqueness, pursue their goals, and step boldly towards achieving their true greatness. Participants should be ready to fall in love with themselves, take their lives to the next level, and have fun! Girls enrolled in Girls Destined for Greatness™ will work closely with me … [Read more...]

The Hip Hop Wars: What We Talk About When We Talk About Hip Hop–and Why It Matters by Tricia Rose

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Tricia Rose is at the top of my list of favorite hip hop scholars. In her latest book, The Hip Hop Wars: What We Talk About When We Talk About Hip Hop--and Why It Matters, Professor Rose drops knowledge about the current state of the conversation about hip hop and gender politics. I have not finished reading the book, however, in my humble opinion, one of the best reasons for buying this book is to read the much-appreciated props given to my girls' empowerment and media education work with … [Read more...]

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