BLACK GIRLS ROCK! is now accepting new applicants for the 2009-2010 school year!

BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc.’s mission is to promote the arts for young women of color between the ages of 12 and 17
and to encourage positive life changing activity, critical thinking, and dialogue about the images of women in our
present day culture. By providing alternative options and role models, and offering support through discussion,
education, counseling, internships, mentoring and advocacy, our mission is to build the self-esteem and self-worth of
young women of color, thereby changing their out-look on life, broadening their horizons and helping them to
empower themselves through the arts and entertainment.

The requirements for enrollment in the program are as follows:

 Females between the ages of 12 and 17

 Have a strong interest in music (DJing/Poetry/Art and Hip-Hop culture)
 Be of African descent (African-American, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Latino, Afro-Arab, Afro-European, etc.)
 Girls and their parents/guardians have fill out the attached application
 A parent/guardian must accompany their child on the first day of the program

Below are descriptions of the scheduled programs offered (girls are encouraged to participate in all activities):

BLACK GIRLS ROCK! SCRATCH DJ ACADEMY PROGRAM

BLACK GIRLS ROCK! in conjunction with the Scratch DJ Academy conducts a year-round out-of-school comprehensive
musical program that incorporates technical DJ training and musical education for girls enrolled in the BGR
mentoring program. Combining copy written curriculum, hands-on training, and celebrity DJ instructors, the
BGR!/Scratch DJ Academy program offers an incredible opportunity for amateur and aspiring music enthusiasts to
learn how to DJ, from mixing and blending, to scratching and beat juggling. The classes are half lecture and half lab
and provide students with the highest level in DJ and music production education. The girls also have weekly music
research assignments. Complete courses with classes comprised of 20 young women will run weekly on Saturday
mornings for six weeks. The BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Scratch DJ Academy program is an ideal opportunity for young
women to develop their creativity through acquired musical skills and highly structured production workshops
guided by master DJs and celebrity guest producers. Designed to build self-esteem and cooperative skills,
participants explore various musical art forms, techniques, and processes through a succession of music classes.

Dates: TBA Course Length: 6 classes (70 minutes per class)

Location: Scratch DJ Academy: 434 Sixth Ave. (2nd Floor) between 9th St. and 10th St.

BLACK GIRLS ROCK! – POETRY WORKSHOP ‘I RHYME LIKE A GIRL’

Taught by ‘Rhyme Like a Girl’ founder, international champion of hip-hop culture Toni Blackman, The BLACK GIRLS
ROCK! ‘Rhyme Like A Girl’ spoken word program is a three-hour workshop that takes place once a week for 6-week
sessions. Through a structured training program the workshop provides artistic development and performance
opportunities where participants acquire discipline, performance, presentation, and critical thinking skills;
leadership training techniques that will empower young women to function as leaders within the hip-hop
community and the world; skills to become effective social activists; and educational activities that will prepare
them to be at the head of a movement of female artists who define their own images.
Techniques and supplies include specially selected texts, resource books (dictionaries, thesauruses) theater
exercises, media as well as the incorporation of other art forms to encourage the process.

Goals:
 To build self-esteem, nurture artistic gifts and foster personal growth of program participants
 To provide avenues that lead participants to a stronger sense of self and ability
 To groom participants to be "stage ready" and confident public speakers
 To create a collaborative CD of the participants' best and completed works from the program as a keepsake
as well as proof of this tangible accomplishment participants have made collectively and individually

*A light snack or lunch will be provided.*

Date/Time: TBA
Duration: Approximately 3 hours
Location: BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Loft in Brooklyn: 48 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

BLACK GIRLS ROCK! ‘TASTE THE WORLD’ PROGRAM

“Making the foreign familiar through an in depth understanding of the vibrant techniques and culture of the foods of
the world.”

The BLACK GIRLS ROCK! ‘Taste the World’ program predisposes young women to different cultures through their
sense of taste. Taking advantage of the diverse multicultural experiences of New York City, The BLACK GIRLS ROCK!
‘Taste the World’ program will allow BGR! program participants to experience the unique delicious cuisines of
various ethnic groups and get information detailing the origins and cultural relevance of these fine foods while
observing the traditional etiquette of the culture. Once a month, girls will receive a gourmet tour moderated by
various cultural culinary experts. As they savor an array of delicious flavors from the around the world they will also
be educated on cultural customs, norms, etiquette, and become well-rounded individuals accepting of other
cultures as they interact with America's melting pot and prepare to visit abroad.

Date/Time: TBA
DURATION: Approximately 3 hours
LOCATION: Various ethnic restaurants and specialty food shops in New York City
FOOD: Delicious food specialties and traditional authentic style cuisine served family style

BLACK GIRLS ROCK! & REHAB PROJECTS “HITMAKERS” SUMMER CAMP 2010
The BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Hitmakers Summer Camp was designed to create a unique experience through music for
youth aged 12-17. Participants will create a collaborative music project with other young musicians, learn more
about the professional music business and the process of creating music. Students will spend TWO weeks working
on creating their own original music. They will learn how music producers of today create songs using a combination
of computers, software, and traditional instruments. In creating their own music, students will work with
Propellerhead’s Reason software and Ableton Live. They will do all of their own instrumentation using the same
tools that most professional studios and producers use today. They will learn how to use MIDI and incorporate a 25-
key, keyboard as well as use a drum machine. By the end of the 2 week, 10 day program, students will have created
a minimum of one completed song that will be mixed and mastered with a professional engineer at Red Bull’s state
of the art music studio in Santa Monica. This track will then be pressed down to 500 CDs and distributed, along with
all of the student’s songs at the end of the camp. Students will also learn the basics of distribution and promotion in
order to share their music with the world.
Other Activities

Students will be engaged in countless other activities involving music and their project both indoors and outdoors to
keep the day fun and exciting. These include but are not limited to:

 Educational documentaries pertaining to the subject manner of their project, enhancing their cultural
awareness
 Song writing with local artists in an outdoor, creative, and inspirational setting
 Trivia games surrounding the material that the students will be learning throughout the camp to help
reinforce the subject matter and build camaraderie
 Field trips to vinyl stores to experience the culture first hand and search for material for their projects
 Guest speakers and specialists to enhance and enrich the experience
 Studio time in Red Bull’s state of the art studio in Santa Monica

Individual scholarships are offered to qualified applicants on a first come, first served basis based on available
sponsorship dollars and an essay application process. 80% of the slots are offered to low income households.

DATE: Summer 2010

Location: Los Angeles, California

BLACK GIRLS ROCK! NORTH EAST COLLEGE CAMPUS TOURS

THE BLACK GIRLS ROCK! College Tour is an engaging and informative college prep program that offers students a
first-hand look at colleges and universities throughout the North East region detailing programs, facilities and
institutional advantages. BLACK GIRLS ROCK! will arrange and conduct escorted tours of college campuses for groups
of high school students enrolled in the BGR! program. BGR! will perform a wide variety of services in connection
with these tours, including organizing and presenting orientation workshops; preparing college selection workbooks;
designing tour itineraries; arranging transportation; arranging hotel accommodations if needed; arranging on-
campus activities, visits with admissions officials and faculty; and providing professional educators and/or students
to accompany the students and enrich their campus visits.

DATE: Fall 2009

LOCATION: Harvard University, Boston University, Northeastern University, MIT, Boston College, Tufts University,
Berklee School of Music, Brown University, Rhode Island School of Design, Providence College, Yale University,
Wesleyan University, Columbia University, Fordham University, New York University, Sarah Lawrence College,
Parsons School of Design, Fashion Institute of Technology, Princeton University, University of Pennsylvania, Drexel
University Villanova University, Johns Hopkins University, Maryland Institute College of Art. Georgetown University
or George Washington University, Howard University, American University, University of Maryland.

About BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc.

BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc. is 501c3 non-profit youth empowerment, mentoring organization established to promote
the arts for teenage women of color and to encourage dialogue as well as promote analysis of the ways women of
color are portrayed in the media. The organization was founded as a reaction to the commonplace images of Black
women in videos magazines and other visual media. All too frequently mass media portrayals of Black women
particularly in hip-hop culture promulgate hyper-sexualized, misogynistic impressions of women-as-objects with
little worth beyond their physical attributes. These images have actively affected the way many of our youth view
themselves today. The goal of this organization is to draw much needed attention to the state of emergency that
exists in the inner cities in the US concerning young women of color and bring about awareness and change in the
way in which young women are being portrayed in hip hop culture, entertainment, and media. By speaking to the
next generation their formative years about issues of self-worth, goals, and aspirations the organization reinforces
the message that young women need not objectify themselves or relinquish their autonomy. BLACK GIRLS ROCK!
has boldly taken on the crisis of our female youth of color here in America head on and understands the need for
positive self-images and a strong sense of awareness. WE SEE SOLUTIONS.
 Registration Form Part I
First Name Last Name Age/Date of Birth
Child’s Information
School (Elementary, Middle, H.S.?) Does your school have a Grade
School Information music program/instructor?

First Name(s) Last Name Relationship

Parent’s/Guardian’s
Information
Street City, State Zip Code
Mailing Address
Home Phone Work Phone (only if you will accept calls)
Phone
In case of Emergency, please contact: Relationship
Emergency
Contact
1st Number 2nd Number E-Mail
Phone Numbers
(Indicate type)

List any medical

issues/concerns

Registration Form Part II

 REGISTRANT:
Please write on an accompanying sheet of paper a 300-word essay (approximately three full
paragraphs) telling BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc.

1) Who you are? Where you come from? What are your interests? What makes you special from your
point of view?
2) How do you want to make a difference in your community? What are your goals?
3) Why this opportunity would make a positive difference in your life?

Be as interesting and creative as possible. Please adhere to the word amount allotted. Registration
material will not be returned.

Applicant Signature__________________________ Date____________________

Parent Signature____________________________ Date____________________

 If you have more than one child to register, please use separate forms for each.

Select Session(s)
Fall Session: TBD

Full scholarship of $300 is granted for Fall Session 1 for BGR! Inc. Registrants
E-mail application *plus essay* to: info@blackgirlsrockinc.com

Mail applications to:

BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Inc.
Attn: Shayla Ball
48 Lexington Ave 1st Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11238

Fax applications to: 718.789.7620

If you have questions please don’t hesitate to call: 718.789.ROCK (7625)

Photography Rights and Permission:

I understand that during the course of this program and all involvement therein, my child’s photo and or
video likeness may be taken, and I hereby give my consent to use any such photo or video in conjunction
with promotional use or media coverage.
Disclaimer:
I understand that BLACK GIRLS ROCK! INC. reserves the right to change, cancel, or modify the program’s
schedule, musical workshops, themes, or faculty at anytime. BLACK GIRLS ROCK! INC. also reserves the right
to withdraw any student whose conduct is deemed disruptive and/or harmful to peers, faculty, or staff.
BLACK GIRLS ROCK! INC. cannot be held liable for personal injury or damage to or loss of personal property.

Authorized Pick-up Release: Besides myself, only the following people are permitted to pick up my child:

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MY CHILD IS AUTHORIZED TO TRAVEL ALONE: Parent Signature_____________________________________________________

I have read, consented to, and understand all the policies stated.

Parent Signature
___________________________________________Date_____________________________