Girls With Knowledge, Inc.

Girls With Knowledge, Inc. Girls With Knowledge, Inc. The Goal is equity through education, access, opportunity and action!

redefines narratives and breaks historical patterns through: Economic Empowerment, Entrepreneurship, Social Activism and Personal Wellness. (GWK) is a 501c3 with the mission to provides at-risk youth resources of economic empowerment to help them discover and fulfill their fullest potential and affect positive change. The Vision Is to change the dynamic of how youth of color view and spend money and to equip them to occupy the position of producer and not consumer.

03/24/2026

POV: They thought it was afterschool…we made a whole music video 🎬🔥

A beat, a vision, and a room full of creativity.

Clapping turned into choreography.
Ideas turned into scenes. And just like that…confidence showed up on camera.

Teachers right there—guiding, encouraging, and letting them lead.

Try it. Reset. Run it back. Get it right.

This is what happens when young people are given space to explore, discover, and be.

Not just afterschool.
A whole creative experience. ✨

Our Bold & Global Innovators are heading to the Black Family Wellness Expo this weekend at Medgar Evers College, and we ...
03/16/2026

Our Bold & Global Innovators are heading to the Black Family Wellness Expo this weekend at Medgar Evers College, and we are so excited! 💚

This will be a beautiful day focused on health, empowerment, culture, and community, and our scholars are looking forward to learning, connecting, and representing PS 287 with pride.

Experiences like this allow our students to step outside the classroom, engage with their community, and continue growing into the bold and globally minded leaders we know they are becoming.

If you’re in the area this weekend, we’d love to see you there! ✨

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Celebrating the women who lead, nurture, create, and uplift our community every single day. 💜we are proud to work alongs...
03/10/2026

Celebrating the women who lead, nurture, create, and uplift our community every single day. 💜

we are proud to work alongside powerful women who pour their brilliance, courage, and creativity into shaping the next generation of leaders. From the classroom to the community, their impact is felt in every lesson taught, every student empowered, and every dream encouraged.

To the women of our team and to women everywhere — thank you for the love, strength, and vision you bring into the world. You are the architects of possibility. ✨

Happy International Women’s Day.

WomenInEducation GirlsWithKnowledge 💜

Happy Birthday to the Honorable Kevin S. Parker! 🎉 On behalf of Girls With Knowledge / GWK Global™ and the entire commu...
03/07/2026

Happy Birthday to the Honorable Kevin S. Parker! 🎉

On behalf of Girls With Knowledge / GWK Global™ and the entire community of P.S. 287 The Dr. Bailey K. Ashford School, we extend our sincere appreciation and warmest wishes.

Thank you for your tireless leadership and steadfast commitment to advancing economic empowerment, educational enrichment, and community wellness throughout the constituency. Your continued support of our students, families, and programs helps strengthen the pathways for young people to grow, lead, and thrive.

We are grateful for your support and your dedication to uplifting our community.

Wishing you a wonderful birthday and another impactful year of service.

02/28/2026

Grateful to & for recognizing and amplifying the Corn Cookout for the Culture 🌽✨

When media chooses to center stories rooted in culture, agriculture, and global connection, it affirms that this work matters.

Highlighting young scholars exploring the African diaspora through food, hands-on learning, and cultural tradition isn’t just a feature — it’s a statement. It says that Black history is living. It’s innovative. It’s worthy of visibility.

Thank you for valuing experiential education, honoring culture, and helping us tell a story that reflects brilliance, ownership, and possibility.

This is how narratives shift.
This is how excellence is normalized.

02/28/2026

Corn Cookout for the Culture 🌽✨

Black history isn’t just something we read about — it’s something we experience.

From West Africa to the Caribbean to the American South, corn has been a global connector across the diaspora. A crop of survival. A crop of celebration. A symbol of innovation and resilience.

Our scholars didn’t just learn about it — they stepped into it.
Cooking culturally inspired corn dishes.
Crafting traditional corn husk dolls.
Turning history into something they could touch, taste, and create.

This is where agriculture meets culture and global brilliance is born.
Where seeds become stories and stories become strength.

Not just Black history — Black excellence. 🌍🌽

🌽🔥 CORN COOKOUT FOR THE CULTURE 🔥🌽Black History Month hits different this year.We’re celebrating corn as a connector in ...
02/26/2026

🌽🔥 CORN COOKOUT FOR THE CULTURE 🔥🌽

Black History Month hits different this year.

We’re celebrating corn as a connector in Black culture — a symbol of resilience, creativity, and community across the diaspora.

Expect:
🌽 Corn-inspired bites
🎤 Powerful student poetry
💃🏾 Historically Black line dances
🎶 Music, movement, and Black cultural excellence

📍 PS 287 Gym
📅 Friday, Feb 27, 2026
⏰ 3 PM

Scan the QR code to RSVP and pull up ready to celebrate!

12/20/2025

Yesterday’s Healthy Living Showcase was everything we hoped for and more. 💚
Our students boldly shared their learning, their voices, and their commitment to fighting food injustice.

To everyone who came out to support: thank you. Your energy, presence, and belief in our young people made this moment meaningful.

The work continues.
It’s not too late to give back—
📦 Food & hygiene donations are still being accepted at PS 287

All donations will be given to the Albemarle Shelter.
Let’s keep showing our students what collective care looks like.

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✨ A Journey Through Healthy Living: Fighting for Food Justice ✨Our Bold & Global Innovators are closing out the semeste...
12/19/2025

✨ A Journey Through Healthy Living: Fighting for Food Justice ✨

Our Bold & Global Innovators are closing out the semester by showcasing the work, growth, and impact they’ve been cultivating all quarter. 🌱

From understanding healthy living and community care, to building hydroponic systems, creating projects, and exploring how food access connects to equity and wellness, our students have been doing the work—and doing it boldly.

This experience is more than a showcase. It’s a reflection of what happens when young people are empowered with knowledge, creativity, and purpose.

📍 PS 287 Gymnasium
🕒 3:00 PM

Come witness the learning, the creativity, and the future in motion.
Because food justice is community work—and our students are leading the way. 💜

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❄️✨ WINTER WELLNESS FEST — CARE FOR US! ✨❄️Mark your calendars, Queens! On December 16th, we’re hosting a full-day welln...
12/04/2025

❄️✨ WINTER WELLNESS FEST — CARE FOR US! ✨❄️

Mark your calendars, Queens! On December 16th, we’re hosting a full-day wellness experience centered on self-care, community, and women’s health — including on-site mammogram screenings.
Come recharge, learn, and take care of YOU. 💙

🗓 December 16, 2025
⏰ 9:30 AM – 2:45 PM
📍 50 Navy Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
🔗 Screening Registration Link is in our bio

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✨ Mammogram Eligibility Criteria

You are eligible if you:
✔️ Are 40 years or older
✔️ Have not had a mammogram within the last year
✔️ Have no signs or symptoms of breast disease
✔️ Have health insurance

Screenings are first come, first served, so arrive early!

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💙 Special Thank You to Our Partners

This event is made possible through powerful collaboration with:
🏥 Mount Sinai – Department of Radiology
🏫 NYC Department of Education / PS 287
⭐ Prince Hall Order of the Eastern Star, Sunshine Chapter #34
🏛 New York State Senate – Office of Senator Kevin S. Parker

We appreciate your commitment to community wellness and women’s health.

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50 Navy St
New York, NY
11201

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