Megan Thee Stallion started a new charity. In partnership with Southern Consortium of Black Girls and WomenHouston Hottie announced the launch #BlackGirlJoyChallenge.
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October 11 #BlackGirlJoyChallenge A collaboration was launched between the Consortium of Southern Black Girls and Women, Pete and Thomas Foundation (non-profit organization Megan Thee Stallion) and NIKEcoinciding with International Day of the Girl Child.
Hon Pete and Thomas Foundation post, the caption read:
“To celebrate International Day of the Girl Child, we are excited to present a special #BlackGirlJoyChallenge series brought to you by the Consortium of Southern Black Girls and Women and the Pete & Thomas Foundation, with support from NIKE. The #BlackGirlJoyChallenge promotes JOY as a vital part of mental health and self-care, and we want YOU to be part of the movement. If you are a Southern girl, ages 12-24, living in one of the 13 Southern states, this is your opportunity to make a difference! Apply today and share your plans to bring joy to your community for a chance to win a $550 reward. Applications are accepted until October 25! Click the link in bio to learn more and join us in spreading JOY! #BlackGirlJoyChallenge.”
Applicants who successfully submit their ideas during the application process have a chance to win a $550 competition prize.
The goal is to select 100 young women and girls from all Southern states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, East Texas, Tennessee, West Virginia and Virginia. #BlackGirlJoyChallenge will last approximately two weeks from October 11 to October 25.
To participate in the competition, eligible candidates must complete several steps. First, they need to register and attend the workshop. They then need to create an account on Founder, application management platform.
The competition invites applicants to demonstrate their philanthropic efforts by sharing knowledge about the needs of their communities, identifying regional issues and recognizing emerging leaders. The challenge focuses on projects that promote mental health, physical health and community joy.
This isn’t the first time Megan Thee Stallion advocated for mental health. The rapper was recently featured in a PSA commercial with Catch the awkwardness, a national campaign to raise awareness of mental health. Her involvement in various initiatives underscores her commitment to prioritizing mental health.
Promoting mental health and well-being among public figures is becoming increasingly important, as evidenced by rappers. J. Herbo. In May 2023, he founded a non-profit organization. I’m turning right through Stress, to support black people with mental health issues.