IN BALTIMORE AND BEYOND
EDUCATING. EXPOSING. ENGAGING. EMPOWERING.
WELCOME TO BLACK GIRLS LAX TOO
girls just wanna have fun
Lacrosse is more than just a sport—it’s a sacred game with Indigenous roots that carries deep cultural significance. We ensure our players don’t just learn how to play but also understand the history and traditions of the game. By exploring lacrosse’s origins and the contributions of Indigenous and Black athletes, we help girls build a greater connection to the sport and develop a sense of belonging within it.
We Empower Black Girls Through Lacrosse
Leadership & Teamwork Opportunities
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We create opportunities for Black girls to step into leadership roles, both on and off the field through team-building exercises, mentorship, and skill-building workshops.
Lacrosse Coaching & Apprenticeship
Through hands-on coaching and skill development led by experienced players, our participants gain the technical knowledge they need to compete while also receiving the mentorship that builds confidence and a love for the game.
Cultural Exploration & Literacy
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Lacrosse is more than just a sport—it’s a sacred game with Indigenous roots that carries deep cultural significance. We ensure our players don’t just learn how to play but also understand the history and traditions of the game.
Black Girls Lax Too, Inc. aims to break barriers in sports by offering lacrosse education to young girls of color. We believe that lacrosse is not only a game but a way to honor its indigenous roots and empower the next generation of athletes, to help increase minority representation. Through our programs, we provide:
At Black Girls Lax Too, we go beyond the game.
OUR LACROSSE LEGACY
After medical school, one day I went to get some fresh air and saw a group of young black girls learning lacrosse. Shocked at what my eyes were witnessing, I quickly ran over to ask about the program and if they needed any volunteers. To my surprise, that was their very first year introducing lacrosse, none of the black female coaches ever played, and they were coaching black girls who also had never played. I finally picked my stick back up and I have been coaching ever since.
Representation in lacrosse starts with exposure and access.
My name is Ajani Khalfani and I am the Founder and CEO of Black Girls LAX Too. I turned down an athletic college scholarship that I was offered my senior year of high school because I did not want the pressure of being a student-athlete when I had goals of being a doctor. During my freshman year I missed the sport so much I tried out for the varsity lacrosse team and I was the only black girl. Having played with an all-black team in highschool, this was new and uncomfortable and was one of the reasons I put my lacrosse stick down.
The Oshun Conference
We will be a vendor at the Oshun Conference to expose black women to the sport of lacrosse and its history.
May 3, 2025
Classroom Visits
We will be explaining lacrosse to different classrooms at Fallstaff Elementary and Middle School to begin recruiting girls for the Lacrosse Clinics that we will be hosting at this school for the lacrosse Season.
March 10, 2025
Our Upcoming Events
We hope that you stay awhile—here on our website that is. Explore our Gallery and Events page to see the lives we’ve affected with lacrosse. View our History Page to learn the origin of this precious game. Contact us if you know a girl, school, or group that would be interested in learning lacrosse.
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