Divine Radiance Creative Mentorship for Black girls
DIVINE RADIANCE
Creative mentorship program designed for Black girls & gender expansive youth in Oakland.
Registration is OPEN!
This program is for:
Black girls (girls, femmes, nonbinary)
In High School (9th-12th grade)
In Oakland
Selected youth will receive a $500 stipend + a free copy of Pride by Ibi Zoboi.
Program details:
When: Every Thursday 4:30-6:30pm
Dates: September 24-December 17, 2026
Age Range: 9-12th graders
Location: Chapter 510 & the Dept. of Make / Believe 546 9th St, Oakland
This project is a part of our Write, Speak, Heal partnership with Youth Speaks and Divine Radiance funded by the Oakland Fund for Children and Youth.
Divine Radiance is a culturally aligned mentorship program designed to support the emotional wellness, creative expression, self-confidence, and professional success of high school-aged Black girls and gender expansive youth in Oakland, CA.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Founder & Program Director: Alie Jones (she/her) is a writer, artist, and Creole mermaid. She is the author of Saltwater Moonshine, a poetry collection that honors her matrilineal Louisiana Creole heritage through poetry, music, and reflections of love.
Alchemy Wellness Coordinator: Evin Glaude (she/they) is your steward in healing & liberation through herbal education & tools, plant-based nourishment. Afro-centric crafts, and culturally expressive arts healing.