Greater Cleveland Chapter
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. (NCBW) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization founded in 1981. NCBW advocates on behalf of Black women and girls, promoting sisterhood, striving for maximum community impact, and preparing our youth for a bright future.
The NCBW agenda focuses on Health, Education, Economic Empowerment, Strategic Alliances, and Civic Engagement. We exist to…
ADVOCACY is a strategy that NCBW uses to complement efforts in:
NCBW’s “Legislation Supporting Advocacy” Agenda:
We are leading the charge with programs that make a real difference in the lives of African-American women.
The Vision of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. is to see Black women and girls live in a world where socioeconomic inequity does not exist.
The Mission of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. is to advocate on behalf of Black women and girls to promote leadership development and gender equity in the areas of health, education, and economic empowerment.
The Core Values of our organization are Gender Equality, Inclusion, Respect, Racial & Social Justice, Integrity & Accountability, Economic Empowerment, and Collaboration.
“Black women can no longer operate by reacting to crises and depending on crash programs to solve them. Seeking empowerment as a distinct group, they need to analyze their attitudes about power and understand both the traditional and unconventional routes to power.”
@ncbwinc.greater congratulates Myesha Watkins (@c4tculture) as the 2025 "She Leads100" Honoree. The "Women of Vision" Scholarship and Awards Reception will be hosted on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM, at Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse.
Myesha is the Executive Director of Cleveland Peacemakers Inc., a community-based organization dedicated to violence prevention and intervention in Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. Watkins is a graduate of the Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy (CVILA). She is a licensed social worker and youth development professional.
Myesha has extensive experience in addressing the root causes of gun violence through trauma-informed and data-driven strategies.
She holds both a bachelor`s and master`s degrees in social work from Cleveland State University and has completed the Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management program at Harvard Business School.
#womenofvision2025 #WOV2025 #ncbwcleadvocacy #communitybuilding #nc100bwgcc
@ncbwinc.greater congratulates @nmrj_ohnson as the 2025 "Women of Vision" Honoree. The Women of Vision Scholarship and Awards Reception will be held on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 6:00PM. Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse.
Nicole McKinney-Johnson serves as the President and CEO of the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center (CRCC) @clevelandrcc, a role she assumed officially in September 2024, following her tenure as Interim CEO. With over 25 years of experience in leadership, business development, and human resources, Nicole has worked with various organizations across Northeast Ohio, including nonprofits and government agencies.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in human resources/organizational management from Wilberforce University and a master’s in business administration/human resource Strategies from Ursuline College.
#womenofvision2025 #WOV2025 #nc100bwgcc #scholarship #communitybuilding #ncbwcleadvocacy
@ncbwinc.greater extends an invitation to join us for the Annual Women of Vision Scholarship Reception on Friday June 27, 2025 from 6:00pm-8:30pm EST at Hyde Park Steakhouse, Beachwood, OH.
Stay tuned for more exciting details! Ticket inquiries can be sent to: president@ncbw100gcc.org
#womenofvision #ncbwincgcc #scholarship #ncbwcleadvocacy
Join NCBW Central Ohio Chapter (@nc_100bwcoc) and Greater Cleveland Chapter to take action for our Annual Ohio Legislative Day on Wednesday, May 28th 2025 from 8-4pm!
Entitled “Policy in Real Life”, we will lead an advocacy day championing the voices of Black women and girls in our communities.
Register via the QR code and join the fight!
#advocacyinaction #policyinreallife #ncbw #ohiolegislativeday #ncbwcleadvocacy
We are constantly surrounded by misinformation and disinformation.
It’s critical that we become purveyors of the truth—no matter where we stand politically. Having and sharing accurate information matters.
⛪️ ROLE OF THE CHURCH
Historically, the church has been the starting point for justice movements.
We believe that people of faith will once again help move this nation in the right direction.
📢 CALL TO ACTION
We encourage everyone to know for yourself.
Don’t rely solely on media narratives—go deeper, ask questions, and seek the truth directly.
Civic awareness is a form of stewardship.
🖤💛 INVITATION
Together, let’s reject fear, confusion, and misinformation—and stand firm in our pursuit of truth, justice, and a future led by informed voices.
I invite you to join us for the first session of our “Policy Watch” series on Saturday, May 18, 1:00pm- 3:00pm EDT at St. Matthew United Methodist Church.
We will dig deeper into what Project 2025 means, why it matters, and what we can do—together.
Come ready to learn, ask questions, and leave empowered.
#ncbwcleadvocacy #policywatch #dosomething #yourvoicematters
@ncbwinc.greater is proud to launch Policy Watch: A Community Response to Project 2025, a four-part civic education series hosted in trusted church spaces across Greater Cleveland.
This initiative empowers our community with the knowledge and tools to understand Project 2025 and take informed action.
We invite you to attend the first session on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at St. Matthew United Methodist Church.
Our chapter president, @dionne_jones1908 , will offer special opening remarks to introduce the vision and importance of this series.
#ncbwcleadvocacy #education #action #civicengagement
Congratulations @ncbwinc.greater First Vice President for her featured article!
National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.
National Economic Empowerment Committee Presents
2025 SISTER-NOMIC$® Week | ELE-HER-VATE: Minding Our Businesses
“Pathways to Prosperity: Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges”
Sunday, April 27, 2025 to Saturday, May 3, 2025
Check out today’s featured article, “Pathways to Business Success Through Grant Writing” by @quiet_rebell Lillian Sherrod, NCBW National Economic Empowerment Committee member (Greater Cleveland Chapter).
Read it now at ncbw.org/nsbw
#nc100bwsisternomicsweek #nc100bweconomicempowerment #ncbw100 #ncbwcleadvocacy
Join @ncbwinc.greater this upcoming Monday as we build our advocacy toolkit in our “Sisters in Strategy” webinar! @acluoh @message_from_melekte will share insights into navigating legislative changes, lobbying strategies, knowing your rights and case study application. Register via QR code or https://bit.ly/NCBW100ACLU
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