Independent Research · New York

We document
what it means
to be a woman
of color
in America.

Brown Girl Project is an independent research organization exploring identity, gender, and social cohesion among women of color in the United States.

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Vol. 01  ·  2026

What It Means to Be a Woman of Color in the U.S.

Our first research report draws on findings from a two-phase qualitative study — 22 participants across three focus groups and individual interviews. Real voices. Rigorous research. Given back to the community it came from.

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About

Founded in 2022 by Anjali Tallapragada, Brown Girl Project began as graduate thesis research at NYU and has grown into an independent research and community practice. Our work sits at the intersection of qualitative research, community engagement, and knowledge return.

We believe research belongs to the communities it studies — not just to institutions.

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We offer Listening Labs — structured, facilitated research conversations for nonprofits, NGOs, and foundations that want to understand their communities through qualitative methods.

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