Our Mission
You do not have to have all 5 stars to join!
At Five Star Women of Color, our mission is to provide women of color with the knowledge, education, and resources they need to grow into their fullest potential. Through workshops and events, we support women on their journey to becoming sophisticated, cultured individuals who own property, prioritize their health, and achieve financial security. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to enhance your skills, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Our Vision
We envision a world where women of color have the tools, confidence, and community to navigate their professional and personal journeys with success and grace. By fostering personal growth, leadership, and community-building, we aim to cultivate better role models while breaking down negative stereotypes and stigmas associated with women of color. Together, we are rewriting the narrative.
Programs
At Five Star Women of Color, we create innovative and impactful educational programs tailored to the needs of women of color in Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia. From skill-building workshops to transformative events, our programs are designed to empower and inspire.​
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Afro Soul Festival: Celebrate culture, creativity, and connection in an unforgettable experience.
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Evening of Empowerment: A night dedicated to inspiration, growth, and community.
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Monthly Workshops: Focused sessions to develop skills, gain knowledge, and build your network.​
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Whether you’re looking to grow personally, professionally, or within your community, we’re here to help you rise to your potential—one star at a time.
Our Why
Black women in the United States are 40% less likely to be homeowners, often need to travel 5-10 miles to receive beauty products that suit their needs, face multiple racial and gendered systemic barriers to pursue higher education all of which undermines their financial stability, with Black women owning just 1 cent for every dollar of wealth owned by white families.
At Five Star Women of Color, we tackle each of these issues head-on by creating programs and workshops that empower Black women in the DMV area with tools to promote their Nourishing. As a Black woman led organization, we believe that this empowerment is done by providing support in five stars:
EDUCATION
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We invest in greater learning for Black women
FINANCIAL STABILITY
We provide resources for money management.
HOME OWNERSHIP
We help Black women gain tools for building interactional wealth.
SOPHISTICATION & CULTURE
We expose Black women to a diversity of cultural ideas.
ATTRACTIVE APPEARANCE
We contribute Black women's health and emotional health by attending to their self-care.
Building Generational Impact
By cultivating these five stars we know we aren't just contributing to the Nourishing of Black women, but to the Nourishing of their families, communities, and even the nation since Black women contribute 1.6 trillion to our economy annually.
What we have seen is that through this work Black women within our network have, on average, been able to purchase homes in 4-5 years and gain 1-2 degrees through participating in our program. This is why, annually, we serve over 100 number of women through our programming, ensuring that the ripple effects of this work continue to grow.
So join us in helping cultivate the Nourishing of Black communities and the nation writ large by supporting the empowerment of Five Star Black Women.
Grievance Procedure for Resolving Complaints Alleging Violations of 40 C.F.R. Parts 5 and 7
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Five Star Women of Color, Inc. is dedicated to ensuring compliance with all applicable civil rights laws and regulations, including those outlined in 40 C.F.R. Parts 5 and 7, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, disability, and other protected statuses in programs receiving federal financial assistance. To uphold this commitment, we have adopted a formal grievance procedure that provides a fair and timely resolution of complaints.
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Notice of Non-Discrimination and Accessibility Commitment
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Five Star Women of Color, Inc. is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible, and equitable environment for all individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability status, or other protected characteristics. We do not tolerate discrimination in any form and adhere to all applicable civil rights regulations.
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Language Access for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Individuals
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Five Star Women of Color, Inc. has established a policy and procedure to provide meaningful access to services for persons with Limited English Proficiency. We offer language assistance services to ensure that language barriers do not hinder access to our programs.
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For any questions regarding our commitment to non-discrimination or for assistance with accessibility, please reach out to Us.