A global holiday celebrated annually as a focal point in the women's rights movement, bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women.
The Black Child Book Fair is a not for profit organization that promotes African-American focused reading materials in urban communities nationwide to enrich the educational, emotional, developmental and social needs of youth with diverse backgrounds. It's Cincinnati's Turn Hosted by Brian Westbrook Sr. and Carlton Collins The Black Child Book Fair was created by Darryl Harvey in 2019. Black parents told him that it was difficult to find books for children of color several times over a period of a few years, so Mr. Harvey organized the first event to an elated crowd in Chicago. Since its debut the Black Child Book Fair has appeared in over 15 cities and has plans to increase its national audience as well as international. 8050 Reading Rd Cincinnati, OH 45237
The International Day of the Girl focuses attention on the need to address the challenges girls face and to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights. Girls have the right to a safe, educated, and healthy life, not only during their formative years but also as they mature into women. If effectively supported and educated, girls have the potential to change the world – both as the empowered girls of today and as tomorrow’s workers, entrepreneurs, mentors, household heads, political leaders, and mothers. An investment in realizing the power of girls upholds their rights today and promises a more equitable and prosperous future, one in which half of humanity is an equal partner in solving the problems of climate change, political conflict, economic growth, disease prevention, and global sustainability.
