Dr. Carla Stokes was interviewed as an expert on tween and teen girls in a feature article by Elizabeth Segran in Fast Company. She shared insights on challenges facing Gen Z preteens coming of age in the era of COVID, as well as the influence of tween girl culture on viral social media and fashion trends that have become popular among adults during the first official post-pandemic summer. Read “Barbies, Mermaids, and Taylor Swift: Welcome to Tween Girl Summer” here. … [Read more...]
Dr. Carla Featured in University of Michigan School of Public Health Magazine: What Does It Take to Change the World?
December 22, 2014 By
Dr. Carla Stokes's groundbreaking research and work as an adolescent health expert, professional youth speaker, leadership and business coach for women and girls, and founder of Helping Our Teen Girls In Real Life Situations, Inc. is featured in Findings (Volume 30, Number 1), the official magazine published by the University of Michigan School of Public Health (UM SPH). The article highlights how Dr. Carla's perseverance helped her overcome challenges and transform from the founder of a … [Read more...]
Dr. Carla Featured Expert in Ebony Magazine Article on The State of Black Girls in America
October 2, 2014 By
Dr. Carla was interviewed as an expert in a feature article by Hilary Beard on "Saving Our Daughters" in Ebony Magazine where she sheds light on the state of Black American girls and her research findings related to the health and sexuality of girls coming of age in the digital area. Read the article. May 2014 (pp. 117-121) … [Read more...]
Dr. Carla Featured Speaker at Workshops Hosted by the Junior League of Monmouth County, New Jersey
March 21, 2014 By
The Junior League of Monmouth County hosted a series of educational workshops presented by Dr. Carla Stokes for members, community organizations that provide services to girls, as well as parents and caregivers in the Red Bank, New Jersey area. Dr. Carla delivered tailored presentations for JLMC members, girl-serving organizations, and parents/caretakers. The workshops were based on her pioneering research on the influence of hip hop-influenced popular culture and social media on girls’ … [Read more...]
Dr. Carla Keynote Speaker on Girls, Social Media, and Hip Hop Education at Alabama Child Safety Conference
March 6, 2014 By
Dr. Carla delivered a keynote presentation on social media and the impact of sexualization on girls' health and safety to more than 400 educators, social workers, parents, and law enforcement professionals at the 12th Annual Alabama Child Safety Conference in Decatur, Alabama. She also presented a workshop on how educators and girl-serving professionals can use hip hop and popular culture to educate girls. During the workshop, Dr. Carla shared lessons learned from Helping Our Teen Girls In … [Read more...]
Dr. Carla Joined National Scholars and Leaders for Town Hall on the Experiences of Black Girls in Schools
January 19, 2014 By
Dr. Carla joined distinguished scholars, civil rights leaders, and advocates, including Dr. Kimberlé Crenshaw, Co-Founder & Executive Director of the African American Policy Forum; Dr. Beverly Guy-Sheftall, Founding Director of the Women's Research and Resource Center at Spelman College; and Deborah Richardson, Executive Vice President of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, to discuss policies and practices to support the success and achievement of Black girls. As an invited … [Read more...]
Helping Our Teen Girls In Real Life Situations, Inc. (HOTGIRLS)® Founder and Executive Director Dr. Carla Inducted Into Outstanding Atlanta
October 13, 2012 By
Dr. Carla Stokes was inducted into Outstanding Atlanta in recognition of her leadership, professional accomplishments, civic engagement, and service to the Atlanta community. As the founder and Executive Director of Helping Our Teen Girls In Real Life Situations (HOTGIRLS)®, an award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Black young women and girls through leadership development, positive youth development, health education, youth-based … [Read more...]
Dr. Carla Featured Doctoral Alumni Speaker at University of Michigan Rackham Graduate School Centennial Lectures
October 4, 2012 By
Dr. Carla Stokes was one of four distinguished doctoral alumni of the University of Michigan's Department of Health Behavior and Health Education invited to speak in honor of the Rackham Graduate School's Centennial celebration. The University of Michigan dedicated the month of October to honoring and showcasing the diversity and quality of the intellectual legacy of the University's graduates through the Centennial Lectures. During her lecture, Dr. Carla reflected on her master's and … [Read more...]
Dr. Carla Featured Keynote Speaker at National Association of University Women’s National Convention and Accepts Community Service Grant Award on Behalf of HOTGIRLS, Inc.
August 5, 2012 By
NAUW Community Service Grant Award HOTGIRLS founder and Executive Director Dr. Carla Stokes accepted an $8,000 Community Service Grant award on behalf of Helping Our Teen Girls In Real Life Situations, Inc. (HOTGIRLS)® at the 68th National Convention of the National Association of University Women (NAUW) in Atlanta, Georgia. NAUW's Community Service Chair Donna Clark presented a big check during a public meeting at the Hyatt Regency Downtown Atlanta on August 1, 2012, which was attended by … [Read more...]
Dr. Carla Featured Expert on Black Girlhood in Health First!: The Black Woman’s Wellness Guide!
February 9, 2012 By
Dr. Carla Stokes is a featured expert on adolescent girls in Health First!: The Black Woman's Wellness Guide (Chapter 1). Co-authored by Eleanor Hinton Hoytt and Hilary Beard, Health First is rooted in the groundbreaking work of the Black Women's Health Imperative, the premier nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the health and wellness of black women and girls. Health First investigates health challenges and disparities that impact black women and girls, with a focus on health … [Read more...]
