Centered around culturally relevant media (book/music/poetry/film), girls come together as a group to discuss life situations in a safe and open forum where they form bonds of sisterhood, learn to lift each other up; reflect on their individual impact on others and the community. One adult mentor is matched with five girls to offer guidance, support, life skill development, as well as exposure and engagement. ​​

Our signature program uses research and solutions-based curriculum to train girls in media literacy and production for the express purpose of empowering them to critically examine the media they consume, and ultimately curate and create independent, digital-content that influences society’s perception of Black girls. The outcomes of D.I.V.A.S offers an alternative to the dominant devaluing and violent messages that otherwise influence girls’ behavior and ambitions. The program can be administered over 6-13 weeks. All digital content will be used across trans-media platforms as a social activism tool. Work is showcased in culminating exhibit and used for cultural exchange with international audiences, community gatherings and festivals.

In 2012, the United Nations declared October 11 as International Day of the Girl. In observance, GLMPI produced Chicago Day of the Girl to connect Chicago's inner-city girls to a global community, celebrate them, and advocate for their success beyond the myriad of injustices they face including poverty, environmental, education and health inequities; media stereotypes; violence and so many others. As such, our efforts have been acknowledged by Congressman Danny K. Davis as Congressional Record during the United States 114th Congress. This flagship event is FREE and features spectacular cultural entertainment, community resource sharing, food, interactive fun games, raffle prizes, moderated panel discussion and workshops on issues impacting girls, as well as intentional engagement with prospective mentors. To date we have impacted more than 500 girls through this initiative.

Since 2013, this event helps make the connection between wellness and grooming habits to STEM career interests. Girls ages 11-16 receive pampering services while exposing them to women STEM pioneers and professionals, and interactive, STEM centered Do-It-Yourself projects such as model car building, fragrance making, cooking demos, and STEM personality match assessments. This event takes place the last Saturday in March during Women’s History Month.