The Womanist Freedom Project
Empowering Women to Lead, Heal, and Be Free
Leadership Development
The Womanist Freedom Project equips girls and women of color to become bold, ethical leaders in their communities and beyond.
Community Transformation
We are committed to empowering girls and women of color to heal and transform their communities through meaningful action.
Spiritual Formation
Rooted in womanist theology and spiritual practices, we provide transformative experiences that nurture the whole person.
About the Womanist Freedom Project
The Womanist Freedom Project is dedicated to cultivating visionary leadership and holistic well-being for women and girls of color, rooted in the transformative power of womanist thought. We believe in fostering environments where individuals can thrive and contribute to collective liberation.
The Womanist Freedom Project
Our Mission: Empowering Black Women to Thrive
We cultivate and support Black girls and women of color through empowering faith-integrated programs like the "Womanist Freedom Schools" and "Queen Beehive Harvest" igniting their leadership potential through practical advocacy training, advancing their education with scholarships, and promoting holistic healing and spiritual formation so they can confidently achieve their boundless potential.
Our Vision: An Interconnected Sisterhood
We envision a thriving, interconnected community where every Black woman and girl is deeply empowered to heal from intergenerational trauma, continuously learn through our monthly virtual workshops, and boldly lead in their spheres of influence, contributing to a profoundly more equitable and just society for all.
Our Values: Foundations of Freedom
We are anchored by deep-seated sisterhood cultivated through shared experiences, unwavering resilience in the face of systemic challenges, radical collective care through mutual support networks, transformative justice supported by womanist principles that intentionally center the most marginalized voices and experiences, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in our programs and advocacy efforts.
Spiritual Growth
& Personal Development
Our pollination pathway programs in leadership, financial literacy, and spiritual formation equip you with the essential tools to thrive personally and professionally.
Nurturing Community
& Sisterhood
Experience the transformative power of intergenerational mentorship and a supportive community that fosters belonging, healing, and collective liberation.
Driving Social Change
& Legacy
Join a vibrant movement dedicated to challenging systems of oppression and creating a more just and equitable world, grounded in the rich legacy of Black womanist.
Our Foundation & Inspiration
Founded in 2024, The Womanist Freedom Project by our Queen Bee the Reverend Dr. Terri Ofori stands is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization passionately dedicated to forging sustainable pathways for girls and women of color to rise with purpose, power, and boundless possibility. Rooted deeply in the tenets of womanist theology, our foundational work boldly centers the voices and experiences of Black women and girls—those who have long been marginalized, yet who have historically stood at the forefront of social change.
Like industrious bees, Black women have perpetually labored for the flourishing of their families and communities, producing sweet nectar even amidst challenging conditions. Our program framework draws direct inspiration from the intricate social structure of bees and the beehive—powerful symbols of unwavering community solidarity, resilient endurance, and mutual collective care.
We draw profound inspiration from Deborah, the biblical judge and prophetess (Judges 4-5). Her name, meaning "Bee" in Hebrew, powerfully symbolizes her industriousness and vital role within her community. Deborah was far more than a mere leader; she emerged as a strategic warrior, a wise counselor, and a spiritual guide who courageously led her people to freedom and peace with unparalleled wisdom and courage in ancient Israel.
Just as Deborah nurtured and fiercely defended her community, our dedicated mentors—our Queen Bees—are deeply committed to community and guiding, uplifting, and empowering the next generation of Black women leaders, propelling them towards their destiny with personalized mentorship.
Our Queen Bee Hive is a robust, interconnected sisterhood that embodies radical collective care and fosters profound, lasting change within ourselves, families and communities through our various pollination pathways.
The Womanist Freedom Quilt
The centerpiece of our workshop is the collaborative creation of a Womanist Freedom Project Quilt. Quilting has a rich history in Black women's traditions, serving as both an artistic expression and a form of resistance. Our individual contributions will be woven together by our commissioned Master Quilter, Ms. Linda Mose Meadows to create a visual representation of our collective story—a tangible symbol of how our individual experiences connect to form a beautiful, complex whole.
During times of enslavement, quilts were used not only for warmth but also as coded maps for those seeking freedom along the Underground Railroad. In African American communities, quilting circles became spaces where women could gather to share stories, offer support, and pass down cultural knowledge.
Our Womanist Freedom Project Quilt will continue this legacy by inviting participants to contribute a piece of fabric or personal memento that holds significance to them or their families.
Master Quilter, Mrs. Linda Mose Meadows has been commissioned to sew the Woman Freedom Project Quilt.
Cultural Fabrics
Pieces of traditional textiles that connect to your cultural heritage or ancestry
Personal Mementos
Small objects, notes, or photographs that represent significant moments in your life journey
Words of Power
Fabric pieces inscribed with quotes, affirmations, or words that have sustained you
As we sew our contributions together, we'll discuss the symbolism behind our chosen items and the stories they represent. This process of interweaving and sharing stories allows us to practice the art of testimony—bearing witness to our experiences and having them affirmed by a supportive community.
The completed quilt will serve as a visual reminder of our interconnectedness and the strength we draw from our shared histories.
The Womanist Freedom School: Summer Leadership Summit
Each summer via our signature outreach to young women ages 16-24 embark on a transformative week of leadership, profound learning, and spiritual growth. This intensive program runs for five full days, from Monday to Friday. Each year we focus on different Black woman in history who harnessed her spirituality as a powerful pathway to freedom.
Participants immerse themselves in deep learning, meaningful community service and profound personal development, culminating in a public presentation of their leadership projects.
Save the Date
Womanist Freedom School: Harriet Tubman Summer Leadership Summit
August 3– August 7 2026:
Theme:
The Enduring Life and Work of Harriet Tubman
Focus:
Spirituality as Resistance
Through engaging interactive workshops focusing on public speaking and community organizing, young women will hone essential advocacy skills, empowering them to become powerful agents of change within their own communities. They will culminate their learning by presenting a capstone project: an entrepreneurial income-generating initiative centered around the 'fruits of the hive,' such as making and selling honey products, specifically designed to equip and uplift other young women.
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Reverend Dr. Terri Ofori
CEO & Founder
Womanist Freedom Project
Founder & CEO of the Womanist Freedom Project
A scholar, chaplain, and ordained minister, Dr. Ofori leads with a vision for restorative justice, womanist education, and vocational discernment. Her academic and pastoral work includes 15+ years in higher education, DEIB strategy, and community-based spiritual leadership.