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The Premiere Girl's Empowerment Experience
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THE
FORMATION
CONFERENCE
Est. 2016
"My daughter tends to be shy and usually has a hard time opening up to people she doesn’t know. It was nice to see her so comfortable out of her own comfort zone. Initially, I was very nervous about sending her because of her shyness and I felt like she wouldn’t participate. I was glad that I was proven wrong. Thank you Tribe for such an absolutely amazing experience. We look forward to the next!"
-Parent of FormCon Alumnae
"It was pretty last minute that I heard about this opportunity but I took a chance. My husband and I were truly blessed for our daughter to be apart of this experience and hope to continue with other events. The message at the closing ceremony was heartfelt and made me want to help in any way I can. My daughter came out of her shell and made us proud. Thank you all so much for such an awesome and well needed outreach in our community."
-Parent of FormCon Alumnae
The Formation Conference is The Black Girl Tribe’s signature Black Girl empowerment experience—an immersive, culturally affirming space created exclusively for
Black Girls ages 12–18.
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At Formation, Black Girls gather in intentional affinity space to explore who they are, who they are becoming, and how they want to move through the world. Through dynamic workshops, facilitated dialogue, and hands-on experiences,
participants engage in:
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Identity development and self-expression
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Leadership, advocacy, and social impact
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Mental, emotional, reproductive, and holistic wellness
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Entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and career exploration
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Community building and real-world issues impacting Black Girls and their village
Formation is both a safe space and a stretch space—where Black Girls are seen, challenged, celebrated, and equipped with tools to advocate for themselves and others.
TRIBE handles every aspect of the experience, including accommodations, meals, materials, and programming, allowing participants to fully immerse themselves. All we ask is that each girl arrives with an open mind, an open heart, and a willingness to grow.
Throughout the conference, participants connect with influential Black Women serving as facilitators, Tribe Leaders, counselors, creatives, and professionals
—offering real examples of possibility, leadership, and joy.
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Sample Conference Experiences Include:
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Secure the Bag: Financial Literacy for Black Girls
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Black Girls & Mental Health: Wellness Without Shame
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Advocacy, Organizing, and Finding Your Voice
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Creative Expression Through Art, Media, and Performance
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STEAM Labs & Innovation Sessions
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College & Career Readiness
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Entrepreneurship & Brand Building
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African Dance, Step, Movement, Yoga & Sound Healing
…and so much more.
Each Formation Conference is uniquely themed, but the mission remains the same:
to affirm Black Girlhood, build confidence, and prepare the next generation of Black Women leaders and change makers.
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Bring Formation to Your City
Interested in hosting The Formation Conference or partnering with The Black Girl Tribe?
📩 contact@blackgirltribe.com
"This was not our daughter’s first, in fact she has been attending for the last four years. And this year we couldn’t have been more comfortable and pleased with the results! We were able to relax more knowing that she was in capable hands with no distractions. Thank you Ms. Gabbi for your commitment to the cause of empowering others, especially our Black / Brown girls and young women!
-Parent of FormCon Alumnae
"I absolutely love and appreciate this program. It was right on time because we didn't have such a great school year and financially I didn't have anything extra to send her to camp so it was a great way for her to have a rich experience where she learned and still had a blast. Your work is so important and the message to our girls is invaluable. Please continue all you do. My daughter felt changed and couldn't stop talking about the things she experienced like meditation with the singing bowls, feeling calm, the museum, the food, the support of the staff when she had cramps, the moment when everyone complimented each other, learning about business and investing, learning about confidence, learning about navigating as a young black lady in a world with racism. She really loved everything and I felt so happy for her.
-Parent of FormCon Alumnae
"I could tell that the participants had a wonderful time. I appreciated seeing how you, and your staff pour yourselves into the girls. The love in the room was palpable."
-Parent of FormCon Alumnae