Community Connections

National Coalition of 100 Black Women

African American organization that advocates on behalf of black women and girls to promote leadership development and gender equity in the areas of health, education and economic empowerment. Body By Buckner was the 2017 DC chapter’s inaugural microgrant recipient for the economic empowerment of black, female owned businesses.

Learn More: https://ncbwdc.org/

Athleta

Lauren is a Brand Ambassador for Athleta, an International fitness and lifestyle brand for the empowerment of young girls and women. Women athletes designing for women athletes….the #powerofshe!

Learn More: https://www.athleta.com/

The Waterhole

The Waterhole is a female, African American owned juice bar in Mt. Rainer, MD that offers delicious, plant-based organic fare and live cultural experiences. We are happy to have them as our community partner for Juice and Flow this summer.

Learn More: http://www.thewaterholecommunity.com/

Women Who Shine

Lauren was honored as a Woman Who Shines by Krystal Glass, founder of Real-Life Conversations. “Women Who Shine” are women who shine even when no one’s looking. They are women who shine in their career, business, or philanthropy.

Learn More: http://reallifeconvo.com/womenwhoshine