Enlightened Solutions

A heartfelt thank you to all the incredible Black Women participants of #ProjectNoirCLE! Your advocacy and support have been instrumental in our research. We are additionally thankful for our 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒆𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 Board of Directors, dedicated partners and stakeholders! Keep an eye on our social media and emails for updates, programs, and community news throughout Summer/Fall 2024. 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮! #WorkEnlightened #BlackWomen

Racism, sexism and misogynoir are societal issues that require public accountability, collective action and systemic change — not just individual efforts. Let's work together to dismantle barriers and build a more equitable future, for ALL peoples. #WorkEnlightened

Honored to have moderated the first "Soulful Sister Circle" women's empowerment luncheon on Saturday, curated by Congresswoman Shontel Brown. The room was filled with inspiring Black Women change agents and anchor community members, all dedicated to igniting Greater Cleveland towards greater civic engagement! 💪🏾 Our panel featured Dr. Airica Steed,Ed.D, MBA, RN, CSSMBB,FACHE,IASSC, Crystal Bryant -Agyemang, Esq., Dr. Michele Scott Taylor, and Shashonna Duckworth, MBA. We centered our discussion on livability metrics for Black Women, examining whether things have improved and how we can continue to push for policies and research-driven actions that lead to real, positive changes for and by Black Women. #WorkEnlightened #SoulfulSisterCircle #ProjectNoir2024 #BlackWomenLead

𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐬 | Friday, June 14 at 11:30am We're excited to partner with The City Club of Cleveland for their forum, "Paid Leave For All," featuring Founding Director, Dawn Huckelbridge. 𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐠𝐚𝐦𝐞-𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫: » Improves public health & financial security » Promotes racial & gender equity » Retains talented workers & boosts the economy Livestream starts at noon so get your tickets today: https://lnkd.in/g8jFXKUb #WorkEnlightened #PaidLeaveForAll #EconomicDevelopment #PublicHealth #BlackWomen #Cleveland #CuyahogaCounty

Shine a Light on Project Noir 2024! ✨ Our Board Member, Courtney Ottrix, will be featured on Fox 8 Cleveland tonight talking about Project Noir 2024. She recently hosted two powerful events at ThirdSpace ActionLab, exploring the lived experiences of Black Women and if Cleveland is still ranked the worst city in America for Black Women. Want to learn more about Project Noir 2024 and its impact? Catch Courtney's interview on Fox 8 tonight at either 4PM or 6PM OR tomorrow, June 5th at noon: https://lnkd.in/eqPxN2SD A huge thank you to ThirdSpace ActionLab for providing partnership and a beautiful convening space! #ProjectNoirCLE #BlackWomen #Fox8Cleveland #ThirdSpaceActionLab

From Cleveland to Atlanta: Empowering Black Maternal Healthcare. The Black Birthing Initiative with Creating Healthier Communities (CHC) was awe-inspiring. Enlightened Solutions took the helm, facilitating the two-day conference in February with passion and purpose. Here's to championing Black birth workers, doulas, research scientists, Black medical providers, and community workers. It is marvelous to join networks that foster radically inclusive care for Black Women and Families. "A new baby is like the beginning of all things – wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities." EDA J. LE SHAN via Birthing Beautiful Communities CHC: Creating Healthier Communities #WorkEnlightened #Doula #BlackDoulas #Midwives #BlackMaternalHealth #BlackMaternalHealthcare

✨ #ThrowbackThursday reflecting on an unforgettable evening at Jaja, hosted by Fierce Lab (Tara Meadors Wilson) and sponsored by Samsung Electronics. Last month's private dinner, amidst the excitement of the record-breaking NCAA Women's Basketball Finals in Cleveland, was a true highlight for us! We're proud of the work Cleveland is doing to bring business and networking to our city, and we're honored to be a part of it. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝! 🏀🌟 #WorkEnlightened #FierceLabCLE #WithGalaxy #Samsung #Cleveland #NCAAWomensBasketballFinals #WomenInBusiness #WomenAtWork #Networking #TBT

Remembering an amazing day at 'Mimosas and Movements: A #ProjectNoirCLE Survey Marathon' presented by United Black Fund, hosted at Midtown Tech Hive! Black Women networked and gathered for brunch by Pearl Flower Catering and shared their experiences while taking Project Noir 2024. We're committed to creating brave spaces for Black Women. Black women are the heart of our community, and their voices are essential in shaping a more inclusive future. #BlackWomenMatter #CommunityBuilding #WorkEnlightened

Last month, our Director of Strategy, Chinenye Nkemere was honored to have moderated the 'Truth, Trials, and Triumphs' forum for Black Women in the C-Suite. This exquisite event was created by The Soul of Philanthropy and hosted at Thompson-Hine. Boundless appreciation to panelists Constance Hill-Johnson, India Birdsong Terry, Renee Richard, and hostess Teleange' Thomas for their inspiring insights and energy. Heartfelt gratitude to the 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒓𝒆 The Soul of Philanthropy Cleveland team for a truly soul-nourishing event! #WorkEnlightened #TSOPCle #TheSoulofPhilanthropy

Shoutout to Black Women in Cleveland and throughout Northeast Ohio. You are valued and appreciated. Head to projectnoircle.com to take our anonymous survey TODAY - made specifically by and for Black Women. #ProjectNoirCLE #WorkEnlightened #BlackWomen