Abstract: It is rare for adolescent girls of color to learn about women's studies and feminism in high school. Typically, young women do not receive feminist education until they are in college. The purpose of this study was to focus on the experiences (unique to adolescent girls' of color) who receive education about and exposure to feminism and women's issues. The present research was a qualitative study that conducted interviews with 16 female high school students who participated in a Young Women's Studies Club (YWSC). Eight girls were interviewed individually and eight girls were interviewed in groups. A qualitative analysis revealed two major themes and several important findings. The two major themes that emerged were Obstacles and Empowerment. All participants reported experiencing sexism, racism and unequal treatment due to their gender. They talked about how they notice male privilege and experience unequal treatment by society. Participants also articulated that they felt empowered by their participation in the Young Women's Studies Club (YWSC). Results indicated that the girls in the club felt more comfortable and confident expressing their opinions in the YWSC due to the fact that the environment is mostly all-girl. Results also indicated that when participants interacted with older women mentors who are strong, assertive, independent, and accomplished they felt inspired to set high career and life goals for themselves. One significant finding was that all of these girls shared that they have plans to attend college. Finally, several participants of the YWSC reported that education about violence against women helped them to stop blaming themselves for past sexual abuse, to be appropriately angry at their perpetrators, to talk to mentors in the club about the abuse, and to find suitable psychological help. Feminist education teaches women and girls to blame appropriate external sources for gender inequalities, sexist stressors, and sexual abuse. Ultimately, participation in a club that focuses on women's issues was found to empower participants to actively resist societal and familial pressures to conform to restrictive gender roles.