EmpowerHer Gala 2026 | An Evening Honoring Girls Who Lead

Brown Girls Read proudly presents the EmpowerHer Gala 2026, a community celebration uplifting the brilliance, leadership, and creativity of girls of color across the Upstate. Join us as we honor the inaugural EmpowerHer Innovators Cohort—young leaders who have spent the year developing confidence, literacy skills, entrepreneurship ideas, and a vision for their futures.

This inspiring evening will also recognize women trailblazers in the Upstate community whose leadership, storytelling, and service continue to open doors for the next generation.

🎤 Hosted by: Kelly Mac of The Kelly Mac Show
A dynamic host, community advocate, and award-winning media personality.

What to Expect

• Recognition ceremony for EmpowerHer Innovators
• Honoring distinguished Upstate women trailblazers
• Powerful storytelling and youth presentations
• A community celebration of leadership, literacy, and legacy
• Music, inspiration, and fellowship
• VIP tables available for sponsors and community partners

This is more than a gala—it's a moment to uplift our girls and celebrate the women who light the way.

EmpowerHer Innovators is a year-round leadership and entrepreneurship program for girls of color, helping them build literacy, confidence, creativity, and the courage to lead. By attending the gala—or sponsoring it—you directly support educational growth, mentoring, and transformative experiences for youth in our community.

Your support helps us ensure that every girl has the tools she needs to rise, lead, and imagine new possibilities.

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Can’t attend? Please consider donating to the EmpowerHer Fund. 💜

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