Monique Wingard

Empowering Homeownership: Final Session of NCBW’s Four-Part Series (June 24, 2025)

On June 24, 2025, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Greater Cleveland Chapter (NCBW-GCC), through its Economic Empowerment Committee, hosted the concluding session of its four-part Homeownership Series in partnership with PNC Bank and the NID Housing Counseling Agency. The virtual event, New Homeownership Final Facts, brought together first-time and soon-to-be homeowners for

Black Family Cancer Awareness Fair: Community, Care, and Early Detection (June 21, 2025)

On June 21, 2025, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Greater Cleveland Chapter (NCBW-GCC) joined partners across the region at the Midtown Collaboration Center for Black Family Cancer Awareness Day, advancing a shared commitment to health equity and early detection in the Black community. The event brought together families, healthcare providers, and community advocates

Celebrating Visionary Leadership: 2025 Women of Vision Honoree Nicole McKinney-Johnson (June 1, 2025)

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Greater Cleveland Chapter (NCBW-GCC) will host its 34th Annual Women of Vision Awards and Scholarship Reception on Friday, June 27, 2025, at The Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse in Beachwood, Ohio.This signature event will honor outstanding women whose leadership, service, and advocacy embody NCBW’s mission to advance Black

Policy in Real Life: 2025 Ohio Legislative Day (May 28, 2025)

On May 28, 2025, members of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Greater Cleveland Chapter (NCBW-GCC) joined forces with the Central Ohio Chapter for the 2025 Ohio Legislative Day at Columbus City Hall. Held under the theme “Policy in Real Life,” this annual advocacy day brought together NCBW members, civic leaders, and policymakers

Speaking Truth to Power: NCBW Greater Cleveland Chapter Testifies Against Ohio Senate Bill 1 (May 18, 2025)

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Greater Cleveland Chapter (NCBW-GCC) continues its steadfast advocacy for educational equity, voicing strong opposition to Ohio Senate Bill 1 (SB1) — also known as the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act. SB1 represents a sweeping overhaul of how public colleges and universities in Ohio operate. If enacted, it

Policy Watch: A Community Response to Project 2025 (May 18, 2025)

Restoring Civic Literacy Through the Power of the Pulpit On May 18, 2025, following morning worship at St. Matthew United Methodist Church, a different kind of gathering took place—one rooted in faith, a sense of urgency, and a commitment to truth. This was the launch of Policy Watch, a non-partisan, faith-centered civic education series created

Through Her Eyes-Mentoring STEAM Activity (May 10, 2025)

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Greater Cleveland Chapter (NCBW-GCC) hosted a Through Her Eyes Mentoring STEAM Activity at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History Planetarium on May 10, 2025. The program offered mentees an engaging and educational experience exploring astronomy and the science behind the Earth’s place in the cosmic constellation. Participants