Joy is our foundation.
Healing is our mission.
Joy is our foundation.
Healing is our mission.
Our goal is to reiterate the notion that, when a girl of color has a safe space that doesn’t penalize her for who she is, a stronger sense of "self" and identity, support from positive peers and role models, and an environment of learning and expression, she’s been given the permission to be the “F.L.Y Girl” she was birthed to be; champions for herself, her school, her community, and especially for the girls that are coming behind her.
Our goal is to reiterate the notion that, when a girl of color has a safe space that doesn’t penalize her for who she is, a stronger sense of "self" and identity, support from positive peers and role models, and an environment of learning and expression, she’s been given the permission to be the “F.L.Y Girl” she was birthed to be; champions for herself, her school, her community, and especially for the girls that are coming behind her.

The F.L.Y. Girl program empowers middle and high school girls of color by using gender-specific, culturally relevant, strength-based programming designed to provide them with a sense of ethnic pride and "connectedness".

The F.L.Y. Girl program empowers middle and high school girls of color by using gender-specific, culturally relevant, strength-based programming designed to provide them with a sense of ethnic pride and "connectedness".
The F.L.Y. (Forever Loving Yourself) Girl program uses a positive youth development framework that promotes a safe environment that aids in alleviating the effects of racism and discrimination to risk factors in black girls and other girls of color.
Through impactful services that support ethnic identity, relationship building, community and school engagement, and self-advocacy, girls learn how to demonstrate higher-level thinking while pulling from their internal strength and powers to become high achievers in the schools and communities.
The F.L.Y. (Forever Loving Yourself) Girl program uses a positive youth development framework that promotes a safe environment that aids in alleviating the effects of racism and discrimination to risk factors in black girls and other girls of color.
Through impactful services that support ethnic identity, relationship building, community and school engagement, and self-advocacy, girls learn how to demonstrate higher-level thinking while pulling from their internal strength and powers to become high achievers in the schools and communities.










Discover insights and actionable strategies to empower and uplift Black girls in our communities.
In collaboration with Dr. Andrea Joseph-McCatty, we’ve created a comprehensive report on the wellness of Black girls. Learn about the challenges, strengths, and solutions that are shaping their futures.

F.L.Y. Girl Institute exists to provide gender-based programming that empowers, elevates, and educates girls to be emotionally strong and resilient.
2787 Smith Springs Road Nashville, Tennessee 37217
615-647-8222
REGISTERED CHARITY - 47-2471327
Copyright 2026. FLY Girl Institute | All Rights Reserved.
Discover insights and actionable strategies to empower and uplift Black girls in our communities.
In collaboration with Dr. Andrea Joseph-McCatty, we’ve created a comprehensive report on the wellness of Black girls. Learn about the challenges, strengths, and solutions that are shaping their futures.

F.L.Y. Girl Institute exists to provide gender-based programming that empowers, elevates, and educates girls to be emotionally strong and resilient.
2787 Smith Springs Road Nashville, Tennessee 37217
615-647-8222
REGISTERED CHARITY
47-2471327
Copyright 2026. FLY Girl Institute | All Rights Reserved.