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Black Girls Dive Foundation: Non-profit combines STEM activities with scuba lessons

https://www.blackgirlsdivefoundation.org/our-adventures
Black Girls Dive scholar Micaela

Heartscape with Cari K. is shining the spotlight on local heroes and entrepreneurs who are striving to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.

(WEAA) –Black Girls Dive Foundation is a unique non-profit that combines science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) with scuba lessons. 

The Maryland-based program which was founded in 2017, now expands across the country with chapters in New Jersey and Georgia. 

 Co-founder Dr. Nevada Winrow and board member Dwayne Johnson share the inspiration behind the organization and how they are breaking down cultural barriers for Black girls and women. 

 To learn more about Black Girls Dive Foundation, click here

Baltimore native, Micarie Kemp has always been passionate about working in the media.