Events

In antebellum America, enslaved girls were among the most vulnerable members of society due to anti-Black racism, sexism, and ageism. But Black girls and their community laid claim to childhood innocence despite enslavers' persistent efforts to adultify them. Doctoral candidate MaDeja Leverett will highlight the girlhood experiences of two specific girls, Harriet Jacobs and Louisa Picquet, as significant examples that speak to the intricacies of enslaved girls' lives.

This event is a 5K run or one-mile walk, followed by a Critter Crawl Kids Dash, all to benefit the Johns Hopkins Children's Center. Participants have the opportunity to fundraise for any area of the Children's Center where they feel a personal connection.