YLAG Relaunches Project Brown Girl With a Focus on Body Positivity

By De’Aira Bass, Young Ladies Aspiring Greatness Contributor

Young Ladies Aspiring Greatness

On September 2, 2025, Young Ladies Aspiring Greatness (YLAG) will relaunch their “Project Brown Girl” campaign—this time focusing on body positivity.

“The way we see ourselves has a powerful impact on how we navigate the world—when our self-image is overly critical or inaccurate, it can quietly damage our mental health, affecting everything from our mood to our relationships. In contrast, developing a positive self-image can improve emotional well-being and help us face challenges with greater confidence.”

— Dr. Bethany Mallory, PsyD Psychologist

This campaign is designed to illuminate for the younger community that their natural bodies are a work of art.

Zion Juniel, a YLAG member, shared:

“Hating your body doesn’t just mess with your head—it drains your energy, your confidence, and how you show up every day. Your body hears every word you say about it. Don’t let a filter tell you how to feel about yourself. Social media isn’t real, and your body doesn’t need to look perfect to be worthy.”

Ja’Kyia Jackson, another YLAG member, added:

“It is very important to stay physically healthy as an athlete because you are constantly moving your muscles. Whether it’s practice or a game, you need to stay in shape to keep up.”

YLAG’s body positivity campaign aims to inspire teens to embrace and love themselves fully—just as they are, naturally and authentically made.

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Young Ladies Aspiring Greatness (YLAG) prides itself on nurturing and supporting our community’s youth. All of our projects and partnerships are designed with their best interests in mind. We provide our youth with the skills they need to thrive in society. From our monthly Guest Speakers to our Enrichment Outings - we have a variety of initiatives that are available.

To learn more about YLAG or to become a partner, visit https://www.youngladiesaspiringgreatness.com