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What does the B.E.S.T. stand for?

Beautiful, Empathetic, Sisters, Together

Who are the founders?

Taylor Gwinn & Makailah Gause

What are the Cohort Names in order from most recent to first?

B.O.L.D Reign, N.O.B.L.E Radiance, Breaking D.A.W.N., G.O.L.D.E.N Age, New Era, The Prologue, The Original 11

What are the pillars in order?

Sisterhood, Mentorship, & Confidence-building

What is the vision?

To instill confidence in young girls who come from marginalized DC communities. After our mentoring, we hope to have built enough confidence in each girl so they can advocate for themselves, go to college, and change the world if thats what they aspire to do

What is the mission?

To inspire girls of color deriving from marginalized communities to become positive change agents of the world through our triple aim of sisterhood, mentorship, and confidence building.

Why are the Pillars important?

“Our pillars are important because they express attributes in which the founders hope will be exemplified in the organization.”

What isTaylor Gwinn’s Howard intro?

Graduated Health Management Major, Psychology Minor on a Pre-Law Track, from Lithonia, Georgia.

What is Makailah Gause’s Howard intro?

Graduated Broadcast Journalism Major, Community Development Minor, from Charlotte, North Carolina by way of Atlanta, Georgia.

When was B. E. S. T You Programming founded?

May 1st, 2020

What is the name and founding date of the Non-profit?

501(C)3: NOVEMBER 6TH 2021

What is the name and reasonng behind the flower?

Pink Peony - To honor Mycah Shaw, who passed in 2023; it was her favorite flower

What is the motto?

“Beautiful, brilliant, blissful girls changing the world.

What are the colors?

Pink, White & Gold

What does the color pink stand for?

PINK is the color of universal harmony and emotional balance. It encourages common sense and a balanced outlook on life.

What does the color gold stand for?

GOLD is the color of love, compassion, and courage. It embodies success and prosperity.

What does the color white stand for?

WHITE is the denotation of new beginnings or a fresh start. It is the color of peace. 

What is the pledge?

I will be loyal to the ideals of B.E.S.T You Programming. I promoise to represent this organization with strength and deference. I will do everything in my power to remain true to my sisters and the values of this organization for the sake of maintaining the longevity of B.E.S.T You Programming; this we do solemnly swear.

What schools are visited for mentoring?

C.W. HARRIS

BOONE DOUGLAS

HYDE ADDISON

What time is mentoring?

3:30 - 4:30

What days do mentoring occur (now & previously)?

Now: Tuesday/Wednesday 25-26

Previously: Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday 24-25

What is the definition of tentative?

Something is not certain, final, or fully worked out, and it is likely to change.

What is the definition of discretion?

The freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation, or the careful quality of behaving and speaking without causing embarrassment or revealing secrets.

What is the definition of deference?

The polite act of submitting or yielding to the judgment, opinion, or preference of another person out of respect, often recognizing their superior age, knowledge, or authority

What does B.O.L.D stand for

Building, Our, Legacy, of Distinction