A Powerful Launch for a New Chapter at FAMU
Pretty Brown Girl (PBG), a national movement that uplifts girls and women of color, has reached a major milestone. This spring, the group celebrated the official launch of its collegiate chapter at Florida A&M University (FAMU). The event welcomed over 40 young women and marked a proud moment in the organization’s growth.
What made the launch even more special was the leadership behind it. Sisters Laila and Aliya Crawley, daughters of PBG founders Sheri and Corey Crawley, are now leading the FAMU chapter. Laila serves as president, while Aliya supports as vice president.
A Family Legacy Comes Full Circle
The Pretty Brown Girl movement began as a family mission. Sheri and Corey Crawley, both FAMU alumni, created the organization in 2010 to build confidence and purpose in Black girls. Seeing their daughters continue that mission on the very campus where it all began felt meaningful.
“My husband Corey and I met at FAMU 30 years ago,” said Sheri. “To now witness our daughters establishing a collegiate chapter on the same campus—it’s beyond full circle. It’s divine alignment.”
Growing the Movement in Higher Education
Since its founding, Pretty Brown Girl has reached over 100,000 girls around the world. The group runs programs in schools, communities, and now universities. The FAMU chapter is one of the latest efforts to bring the message of self-love and leadership to college students.
The collegiate program focuses on sisterhood, service, and academic success. Students plan events and build networks that support emotional and personal growth. This new chapter joins Howard University’s, which was started by former PBG scholarship winner Madison Belo.
A Mission That Continues to Inspire
The FAMU chapter is set to officially launch its full programming this fall. Laila and Aliya Crawley will lead the charge, with a clear mission in mind: helping every girl celebrate her beauty, voice, and brilliance.
Pretty Brown Girl thanked its Board of Directors, campus partners, and students for making the launch possible. This chapter is more than a club—it’s a place for young Black women to feel empowered and seen.
