Girls Who Build STEAM

It was a wonderful experience to collaborate and see many STEAM activities

Thank you all for joining us at Lewis Latimer’s 176th Birthday Celebration! What better way to honor Latimer’s legacy than with creativity and community? 🎨 We also want to give a round of applause and a special thank you to: Our vendors and partners, Louis Armstrong House Museum ,Girls Who Build STEAM , Mindfulness and STEAM Lab,New York Hall of Science , and Galore Urban Tech for bringing exciting art and science activities to our community; Queens Public Library for giving out free books to attendees and sharing the stories of STEM and STEAM innovators; The talented Cocomotion and ZeMotion for getting us moving with their participatory break-dance workshops; Artist Shervone Neckles for bringing some beautiful merch of the “BEACON” sculpture, paying tribute to Latimer’s patents of the incandescent lightbulb; Street vendor project and 1CatoScone for providing us with delicious snacks; And our dedicated staff and volunteers for making this all possible!

In a world where authenticity is rare, let your true character shine through. It's not about saying the right things, but about living your values every single day.

Be someone worth remembering. Be the person who makes a difference, who inspires others with their integrity, kindness, and strength.

Your character is your legacy. It's what people will remember long after the conversations fade away. So let your actions do the talking, and watch as you leave a lasting impact on those around you.

Girls Who Build STEAM We create an environment that provides STEAM & WELLNESS education

Our bodies are amazing machines that constantly adapt to the world around us. It's important to be mindful of how our thoughts and emotions can impact our physical health. Let's explore the ways in which our bodies respond to different stimuli and learn how we can nurture ourselves from within.

Our mental health first aid certificate workshop was awesome. We are proud that 16 individuals walked away with their certificates. They are ready to be a support to our communities. is a 365-day issue ⚠️.

Our first mental health training for adult was Such a success. Participants traveled from New Jersey, the Bronx and Long Island for this 8-hour training. Congratulations Mental Health First Aid participants.

Stop by and have some free rolled ice cream on us. Youth Ice Cream Social.