Honoring Black Girl Joy Across California
ACR 226 designates August 10, 2024 — and August 10 of each year thereafter — as Black Girl Joy Day, encouraging all Californians to join in celebrating, uplifting, and affirming Black girls.
This resolution formally recognizes what communities have long known to be true: Black girls deserve joy, visibility, protection, and celebration — not just in moments, but as a shared societal value.
Why Black Girl Joy Matters
In a world where Black girls are often expected to be resilient beyond their years, the Black Girl Joy Festival creates intentional space for play, imagination, self-expression, and rest.
This festival exists to:
-
Affirm Black girls exactly as they are
-
Create joyful memories that last a lifetime
-
Strengthen community and family connection
-
Celebrate Black girlhood as powerful, worthy, and beautiful
Joy is not extra. Joy is essential.
Impact at a glance
-
Annual Event (Launched in 2024)
-
Hundreds of girls & families served
-
Community partners, artists & educators engaged
-
Creative stations, performances, and activities
-
Safe, affirming, family-centered environment
Each year, the festival continues to grow — reaching more families and deepening its impact.
2024 Black Girl Joy
Join the Celebration
On August 10, and every day beyond, we invite communities, families, organizations, and allies to celebrate Black Girl Joy in ways big and small.