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Seasoned actress Malinda Williams has recently become our personal fave due to her entrepreneurial efforts in helping to usher in the next wave of melanated female computer programmers.
Rolling Out
When you educate someone, that’s something you can’t take from them. One of the things technology and The E.S.T.E.A.M. Project Not only teach women how to code, but teach them how to continually teach themselves, seek answers, do research, and always be learning.
HBCU Buzz
Malinda Williams established the Arise and Shine Foundation along with her 2 sisters, Lisa Williams Sorensen and Leslie Williams Dunn to support underserved and underrepresented women and girls in overcoming challenges and reaching their full potential, guiding them through adversity, trauma, and disadvantages towards a fulfilling life.
Jackson State University News
‘We are delighted to join forces with Malinda Williams and the Arise and Shine Foundation, Inc., to serve as the host institution for the launch of the E.S.T.E.A.M. Project,” said JSU President Marcus L. Thompson, Ph.D.
Yahoo Finance
The in-person E.S.T.E.A.M. Project kick-off will take place May 30 through June 2, 2024, on the campus of Jackson State University in Jackson, MS. Women currently enrolled at HBCUs are encouraged to apply and be a part of this transformative journey.
PR Web
Now in its third year, the annual Arise and Shine brunch is a unique networking experience that encourages organic interactions and unscripted dialogue. The carefully curated list of invited guests is intended to foster supportive and meaningful connections meant to help women achieve their personal and professional goals.
HBCU Connect
The E.S.T.E.A.M. Project is one way the 3 siblings are choosing to give back, while also advocating for sisterhood, collaboration, and empowerment.