This event takes place in person at Charis and on Crowdcast, Charis' virtual event platform. This event is free, but registration is required for virtual attendance. Please read the in-person event guidelines at the bottom of this page to be sure you can participate in the event. 

Charis welcomes Monique Couvson in conversation with Paris Hatcher for a discussion of Girls, Unlimited: How to Invest in Our Daughters with More Than Money,  a compelling, passionate case for why we should invest in girls' unlimited potential.

Building on her groundbreaking research that exposed how schools systemically fail Black girls, Dr. Monique Couvson expands her lens in Girls, Unlimited, exploring the many ways our society overlooks the unique experiences and needs of all girls. Interweaving heartwarming and heart-wrenching stories from her own life and career with interviews with other high-profile advocates, and insightful anecdotes about the girls she's connected with around the world, Dr. Couvson offers a wide range of recommendations for everyone from parents to policymakers.

Girls, Unlimited connects the dots, powerfully illustrating a critique of the many ways girls have been historically underinvested in--especially as compared to boys, and particularly when decision-makers assume investments made in women will trickle down to girls--making the case for the type of societal investment girls deserve and arguing that we all benefit when girls thrive.

Dr. Couvson offers an optimistic, hopeful vision for a future in which girls are supported in every arena and provides readers with a practical road map for how to get there.

Monique Couvson, EdD (formerly Monique W. Morris), president/CEO of G4GC and co–founder of the National Black Women’s Justice Institute, is the author of several books, including Pushout; Black Stats; Sing a Rhythm, Dance a Blues; and Charisma’s Turn (all from The New Press). Her work has been featured by TIME, NPR, The New York Times, MSNBC, Essence, The Atlantic, TED, The Washington Post, Education Week, and others.

Paris Hatcher is a Black, queer, visionary feminist who has been organizing individuals and organizations toward liberation at the local, national, and international levels for twenty years. She is currently the founder and Executive Director of Black Feminist Future, a national Black feminist organization that amplifies and builds the power of Black feminist leaders, organizations, and movements. In this role, she also serves on the leadership team of the Movement for Black Lives.

Prior to her work with Black Feminist Future, Paris managed network strategies at Race Forward: The Center for Racial Justice Innovation and served as Principal at Rhombus Consulting Group, advancing intersectional strategies toward queer liberation and racial, gender, and reproductive justice. She provided technical assistance, facilitated groups, and designed innovative cultural and policy campaigns that centered the power and expertise of Black women.

In 2005, Paris co-founded SPARK Reproductive Justice NOW and served as its Executive Director. The organization is a leading reproductive health, queer, and trans* justice organization in the Southeast, where she was born and has built her life. Her expertise and commitment to southern leadership are undeniable.

Paris earned a Bachelor of Arts in Women’s Studies from East Carolina University and a Master of Arts in Africana Women’s Studies from Clark Atlanta University, with a research focus on Caribbean women’s activism and social movements.

The event is free and open to all people, but we encourage and appreciate a donation of $5-20 in support of the work of Charis Circle, our programming non-profit. Donate on Crowdcast or via our website: www.chariscircle.org/donate or in person at the event.

Charis Books is a fully wheelchair accessible space with on site van accessible parking, two ramps, and additional overflow accessible parking nearby. Additional accessibility information can be found on the Accessibility page of our website. 

In-person event guidelines:

All attendees must wear a face mask during the event.

We will begin seating people at 5:30 PM ET.

This event will be live-streamed via Crowdcast.

As a reminder: If you are not feeling well, please do not come to the event.

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Girls, Unlimited: How to Invest in Our Daughters with More Than Money -- Monique Couvson in Conversation with Paris Hatcher