 | This biographical article is written like a résumé. (February 2022) |
Angela Patton | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Virginia Commonwealth University alumni |
| Known for | Founder of Camp Diva |
Angela Patton is a female activist and activator for "at-risk", or, as she prefers "at-promise", African-American girls. She is the founder of Camp Diva, and the CEO of Girls For A Change (GFAC) in 2012.[1] As the CEO of GFAC, Patton works diligently to support and empower young girls of color to feel seen, heard, and celebrated as they enter into womanhood. Through before and after school programs and summer camps, GFAC teaches these young African-American females, ages 6–14, key skills in order for them to have a bright future.[2] GFAC works to better the neighborhoods and cities surrounding Richmond, Virginia by creating and demonstrating social change.[3]
In 2012, Patton gained national attention when she gave her speech, "A father-daughter dance...in prison" at the TEDxWomen conference. Her speech explained how Camp Diva started a father-daughter dance for girls who have fathers in prison and the impact the dance had on their relationship and the Richmond community. This emotional and inspirational speech was watched by over 800,000 people.[2] Patton has received honors and awards at the local, state, and national level due to her work within the organization.
- ^ "Angela Patton - IMAGINE Social Good". IMAGINE Social Good. Retrieved 2018-10-21.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b "A father-daughter dance in prison and not in prison: Angela Patton". Reclaiming Our Way. 2013-08-26. Retrieved 2018-10-22.
- ^ "How Girls for a Change helps young women brighten their futures". WTVR.com. 2017-06-07. Retrieved 2018-10-21.