BPRW Girl Power Rocks Empowers More than 90 Girls at “It Takes a Village” Girls Summit

 August 3, 2026

Press Release: Black PR Wire

Participants engage in interactive activities during Girl Power Rocks' “It Takes a Village” Girls Summit. The event brought together more than 90 “at-promise” girls for a day of leadership development, mentorship, team-building activities and a Back-to-School Shopping Experience. (Photo Credits: Nu Age Productions)

MIAMI, FL – The future looked bright as more than 90 “at-promise” girls came together for a day dedicated to unlocking their potential and building lifelong confidence. Girl Power Rocks (GPR) successfully hosted its “It Takes a Village” Girls Summit at the Overtown Performing Arts Center in Miami, providing an immersive day of leadership, mentorship and empowerment designed to help participants become confident leaders and changemakers.

The day-long event featured interactive leadership experiences, presentations by accomplished women leaders, participant testimonials, and a special recognition ceremony. True to its theme, the summit demonstrated the impact of community mentorship through partnerships with law enforcement, community leaders and local organizations.

Representatives from Kinnect joined Girl Power Rocks at the organization’s “It Takes a Village” Girls Summit, where they sponsored the Back-to-school Backpack Shopping Experience that equipped participants with essential school supplies for the new academic year. (Photo Credits: Nu Age Productions)

Major Keandra Simmons and officers from the City of Miami Police Department attended to support the youth and reinforce the importance of community support. Additionally, Sister Circle Mentors, members of the Iota Pi Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., energized the event by mentoring participants during interactive "Sisterhood Collection" breakout sessions. During the sessions, participants designed custom poster boards and creative projects while building teamwork, strengthening their sense of sisterhood, and developing entrepreneurial and leadership skills. The hands-on experience encouraged creativity, collaboration, and confidence, reinforcing the value of supporting one another while bringing their ideas to life.

Thema Campbell (center), founder and CEO of Girl Power Rocks, poses with participants during the organization’s “It Takes a Village” Girls Summit, held recently at the Overtown Performing Arts Center in Miami. The event brought together participants in Girl Power Rocks programs for a day of leadership development, mentorship, team-building activities and a Back-to-School Shopping Experience sponsored by Kinnect. (Photo credit: Nu Age Productions)

The summit concluded on a high note with a back-to-school backpack shopping experience in partnership with Kinnect, helping bridge resource gaps and ensuring every girl left with the supplies needed to begin the school year with confidence.

"Seeing our community rally around these incredible girls, from law enforcement and dedicated sorority sisters to our passionate mentors, staff and partners, was nothing short of transformative," said Thema Campbell, President and CEO of Girl Power Rocks. "The summit proved once again that when we invest in our youth and surround them with support, belief, and practical resources, there is no limit to what they can achieve,” added LaShawna Stanley, mentor coordinator and event coordinator for the “It Takes a Village” Summit at GPR.

About Girl Power Rocks, Inc.

Girl Power Rocks (GPR) is a Miami-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2000 and dedicated to empowering “at-promise” girls ages 11 to 17. As a leader in trauma-informed, evidence-based youth development, GPR has created safe spaces, delivered critical support services and championed opportunities for thousands of at-promise girls to thrive. The organization's mission is to protect the Power of Girls while envisioning a world where every girl is nurtured and celebrated. Guided by its commitment to "Improving Our World, One Girl at a Time," GPR develops local solutions that create lasting, global impact. The organization offers a wide range of programs and services, including its After-school Rocks Program, Girls’ Choir of Miami, Sister Circle Mentoring, STEAM Workforce Training Camp and Girls Intervention Plus Program (GIPP).

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