About us
It's bigger than braids.
A youth development nonprofit built around identity, self-care, entrepreneurship, and the confidence to live with purpose.
A safe space to dream big.
It's Bigger Than Braids is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization that provides a safe space for girls and young women to dream big, believe in themselves, and have the confidence to live a life of purpose.
We partner with experts in a range of professional fields and facilitate community programs focused on identity, self-care, and entrepreneurship.
Creativity and confidence belong together.
What we make room for
Identity
Young people deserve language for who they are and who they are becoming.
Self-care
Care for hair, body, and mind can be a daily foundation for self-respect.
Leadership
We make space for courageous decisions, healthy relationships, and purpose.
Entrepreneurship
Practical skills open up new ways to imagine a future and contribute to a community.