events
At bell’s garden, we’re dedicated to creating spaces where Black girls and women can grow, connect, and thrive. Check here for information about upcoming community events where bell's garden will plant seeds.
bloom & glow 2025
Greater Kansas City, Missouri
Various Dates
🌿 bell’s garden provides empowering spaces for Black girls (3rd–12th grade) in predominantly white or suburban areas to grow in confidence, leadership, and self-advocacy. Through transformative weekly sessions and a summer retreat, we nurture their brilliance in an environment designed just for them.
👧🏾 Weekly Girls' Groups – Build community, develop leadership skills, and cultivate self-confidence in a safe and affirming space.
☀️ Summer Retreat – A full-day immersive experience filled with creativity, empowerment, and connection.
📍 Multiple locations across Kansas City & beyond
📢 Spots are limited! Click below to register today.
Closing the Achievement Gap Consortium
February 27, 2025
Concordia University of Wisconsin
2025 CAGC Administrator Workshop & School Board Symposium
Join us for the 2025 CAGC Administrator Workshop & School Board Symposium, a two-part event designed to address the systemic challenges Black girls face in suburban schools. This interactive experience equips administrators, school board members, and education leaders with the tools to foster equity, review policies through an inclusive lens, and take meaningful action to support Black female students.
The Administrator Workshop focuses on recognizing barriers, engaging in generative conflict, and implementing best practices that create inclusive school environments. Participants will engage in data-driven discussions, real-life student narratives, and action planning to drive change in their schools and districts.
The School Board Symposium shifts the focus to governance, guiding board members through an equity-focused policy audit to examine disparities in discipline, curriculum, and resource allocation. Through case studies, interactive activities, and strategic planning, attendees will develop actionable steps to shape policies that create systemic change for Black girls.
St. Teresa's Academy
Kansas City, Missouri
Midday Mind Munchies
We had the incredible opportunity to make our public debut with the students at St. Teresa’s Academy!
We had so much fun leading a session on confidence and self-empowerment, and the students were not only engaged but also eager to participate in meaningful discussions and activities. One of our favorite moments was the Power Pose activity, where we explored how body language influences confidence. Seeing the students embrace their power and step into their confidence was truly inspiring.
A huge thank you to Ms. Meriweather and Ms. Earl for their warm invitation and support. We look forward to creating more impactful experiences with the students of St. Teresa's Academy!
Amplify KC 2024
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Conference Center, 4801 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110
Re-energize Your Garden: Cultivating Self-Care Strategies for Black Women in Education
Join us for an inspiring session designed to empower Black women in education. We will explore self-care strategies that promote wellness and resilience in our personal and professional lives. This interactive workshop will provide practical tools and resources to help you nurture your garden of self-care and support your well-being.
Special Guest Presenter
Chardaneé Harvey, Founding Supporter & 1st Year KCPS Teacher.
Chardaneé will share her journey as a new teacher and how she has integrated self-care practices into her daily routine. Her insights and experiences will provide valuable perspective on the challenges and triumphs of balancing work and well-being.
NABSE 52nd Annual Conference 2024
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Atlanta, Georgia
The Sista That Grew From Suburban Soil: Sowing Seeds of Empowerment, Education, and Elevation
"The Sista That Grew From Suburban Soil: Sowing Seeds of Empowerment, Education, and Elevation" is a dynamic 60-minute gallery walk designed to engage participants in an interactive exploration of youth development within suburban spaces. This session highlights the unique experiences of Black girls growing up in suburban areas, focusing on their empowerment, education, and elevation. Through thoughtfully curated stations, participants will journey through the stages of growth, from the initial seed of potential to the full bloom of achievement. Each station offers opportunities to reflect, learn, and discuss how to support the development of Black girls in these environments.