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We’re building a community where young Black women can breathe, thrive, and celebrate their magic together

We’re building a community where young Black women can breathe, thrive, and celebrate their magic together.

Who we are:

Black Girl Magic Canada is a space where young Black women are not just seen, they’re celebrated. We create community, connection, and care, helping women aged 15-30, especially English-speaking Black women in Quebec, thrive in all areas of life.

Founded by Shari Waldrich in 2024, Black Girl Magic Canada began with one question:

How can we create spaces where Black Women don’t have to carry every burden alone?

Since our first event, we have grown into a vibrant community offering programs all grounded in sisterhood, authenticity, and care.

Our Mission

Black Girl Magic Canada aims to empower, support and uplift young Black women aged 15-30, especially English-speaking Black women in Quebec, by providing spaces where they find sisterhood, share stories, and access mentorship, education, and wellness resources. Our core mission is driven by a singular question: How do we equip young Black women to manage the unique pressures they face without allowing those pressures to hinder their progress toward their goals? We exist to dismantle barriers, challenge the myth that Black women must “do it all,” and foster hope, resilience, and authentic pathways to success for those facing compounded discrimination.

Our Vision

A world where young Black women rise beyond barriers, embrace their brilliance, and thrive together in sisterhood, wellness, and purpose.

Black Girl Magic

A space for black girls

At Black Girl Magic Canada, we’re building a community where young Black women can breathe, thrive, and celebrate their magic together.

  • Safe – Be vulnerable without fear
  • Affirming – Your experiences matter
  • Empowering – You already have what it takes
  • Collective – We rise together
  • Authentic – No performance required; come as you are

Support

Mentorship and connection rooted in trust and care

Wellness

Mental, emotional, and spiritual healing practices

Empowerment

Tools and spaces that awaken your inner magic

Our History

Black Girl Magic Canada, founded by Shari Waldrich, whose life experiences and those of her daughter revealed the need for spaces where young black girls could be empowered, be seen, and supported.

Seeing the unique challenges faced by English Speaking Black women in Quebec, from systemic barriers to everyday pressures. A powerful question was asked: How can we create spaces where Black women don’t have to carry every burden alone? In May 2024, this vision was brought to life with the first Black Girl Magic Canada event, an evening filled with storytelling, sisterhood, and inspiration. Since then, the organization has been flourishing as a nonprofit that provides wellness programs, mentoring programs, professional development, and transformational community events

At our core, Black Girl Magic Canada rejects the myth that we black women must “do it all”. We believe in shared care, authentic connection, and the beauty of black women in all their diversity. We continue to build space for young black women that have opportunities to breathe, thrive, and be reminded of their magic together.

Want to Learn More?

We don’t have active volunteer positions open at the moment but you don’t have to wait to make a difference! Help out at our events, share your skills, and grow with us as we create something powerful together.

Thank you for wanting to be part of our community

“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members” – Coretta Scott King

Board Members

Maria D

Rodney T

Elayna W

Jade P.