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Tanika Salmon
Founder of Black Girl Magic Day
“I created Black Girl Magic Day to empower and inspire girls ages 2–18 with confidence, creativity, and community. My mission is to build a space where Black girls can see themselves reflected and uplifted — every single day.”
- Activity Specialist, Harlem Commonwealth Council — taught kids graphic design; the creative backbone of our programs.
- American Girl Place alum — shaped a values-first approach to identity, representation, and storytelling.
- Founder, Girls Pop-Up Salon (2022–2024) — brought beauty, creativity, and empowerment directly to Harlem.
- 20+ years in design & multimedia — blending creativity and operations to build a national movement.