This event is part of the Council Quests: Josephine’s Journey series. In 1924, Josephine Holloway attended a training session with Girl Scout’s founder Juliette Gordon Low and requested to start an official troop. Her request was denied, but she began an unofficial troop for Black girls, using a…Continue Reading
This event is part of the Council Quests: Josephine’s Journey series. More than just a familiar name, Josephine Holloway was a pioneer, trailblazer and an unyielding force that brought about change in her community. Honored by GSUSA as a “Hidden Heroine” in 1976, Holloway is a true example…Continue Reading
This event is part of the Council Quests: Josephine’s Journey series. In 1951 land was purchased by the Girl Scouts of Cumberland Valley (now Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee) so that Black girls would have a place to go to summer camp. After several years of preparation and…Continue Reading
At Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee, we strongly believe in the efficacy and importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) education. We also acknowledge that the prospect of engaging with these ideas can be daunting when it comes to working with your Girl Scouts, especially if you don’t…Continue Reading
