May 3, 2025 | May 17, 2025
Imagine a space where brilliance meets belonging, where joy takes center stage, and where Black girl scholars can embrace their full selves unapologetically.
May 3, 2025 at Berkeley Carroll School & May 17, 2025, at Avenues The World School
“We’re so excited to sign up Jasmine for The Brown Butter Collective…again! This year will be her second!”
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Novas
Grades 2-4
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 11:00am-3:30pm
Venue: Avenues: The World School
*registration requires a guardian to be present
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The Novas are the youngest stars in the constellation—radiant, curious, and eager to explore their potential. These scholars are:
Shooting Stars: Bursting with energy and ready to discover their unique sparkle.
Future Visionaries: Beginning to dream big and see their place in the universe.
Joyful Explorers: Thriving in spaces that celebrate play, creativity, and self-expression.
Novas participate in fun, engaging workshops designed to nurture confidence, build friendships, and introduce them to the joy of belonging in their community.
Rising Novas
Grades 5-7
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 10:30am-4:30pm
Venue: Avenues: The World School
*guardian drop off/pick up
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This cohort is for bright, curious, and rising young leaders taking their first steps in understanding their identities and navigating independent school spaces.
These scholars are:
Advocates & Innovators: Building the foundations of confidence and self-expression.
Future Leaders: Exploring their talents and discovering their unique voices.
Daughters of Visionary Mothers: Embodying the hopes and dreams of their families, eager to grow into their potential.
Workshops for Rising Novas are interactive and playful, nurturing self-esteem, body positivity, and community belonging while planting seeds of empowerment for the years ahead.
Supernovas
Grades 8-12
Date: Saturday May 3, 2025
Time: 10:30am-4:30pm
Venue: Berkeley Carroll School
*guardian drop off/pick up, or permission to travel
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This cohort is for bold, visionary, and driven high school students who are stepping into leadership roles and defining their futures. These scholars are:
Influencers & Trendsetters: Shaping narratives within their schools and communities.
Advocates & Innovators: Actively challenging norms and creating change.
Future Leaders: Focused on college, career pathways, and global impact.
Supernovas engage in transformative workshops that emphasize identity affirmation, leadership development, and real-world readiness. From career mentorship to wellness practices, this cohort is empowered to thrive as their authentic selves while breaking barriers and rewriting narratives.
2025 Cohort Schools ✨
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Thank You to our Cohort Sponsoring Independent Schools!
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Past Partners
Thank you to the amazing Schools, Organizations, and Brands that have invested in Black Girl Scholars and helped make Brown Butter Collective Possible.
Witness the (Black Girl) Magic
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