This book passionately illustrates why the celebration of Black girlhood is essential. Based on
the principles and practices of a Black girl-centered program it examines how performances of
everyday Black girlhood are mediated by popular culture personal truths and lived experiences
and how the discussion and critique of these factors can be a great asset in the celebration of
Black girls. Drawing on scholarship from women's studies African American studies and
education the book skillfully joins poetry autobiographical vignettes and keen observations
into a wholehearted participatory celebration of Black girls in a context of hip-hop feminism
and critical pedagogy. Through humor honesty and disciplined research it argues that hip-hop
is not only music but also an effective way of working with Black girls. Black Girlhood
Celebration recognizes the everyday work many young women of color are doing outside of
mainstream categories to create social change by painting an unconventional picture of how
complex - and necessary - the goal of Black girl celebration can be.
