Monique Wingard

NCBW National Leadership Conference: Bold Results Through Courageous Action (January 15, 2025)

Members of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Greater Cleveland Chapter (NCBW-GCC) joined leaders from across the country for the 2025 NCBW National Leadership Conference, held in Jacksonville, Florida. The conference, themed “Bold Results Through Courageous Action,” brought together members dedicated to advancing advocacy, leadership, and service within their communities. The four-day event

Centered Healing: Supporting and Empowering Black Youth (November 19, 2024)

On November 19, 2024, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Greater Cleveland Chapter (NCBW-GCC) Education Committee hosted “Centered Healing: Supporting and Empowering Black Youth” — a vital virtual discussion on the impact of racialized trauma on the mental, emotional, academic, and spiritual well-being of young people. Led by Habeebah Rasheed Grimes, MA, M.Ed.,

Strengthening Sisterhood: NCBW-GCC Hosts Annual Chapter Retreat — “Back to the Basics” (November 8, 2024)

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Greater Cleveland Chapter (NCBW-GCC) hosted its Annual Chapter Retreat on Friday, November 8, and Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Twinsburg, Ohio. With the theme “Back to the Basics,” the retreat centered on reconnecting with the core mission of NCBW — advancing leadership,

Get Out the Vote at Simon’s Supermarket (November 2, 2024)

On November 2, 2024, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Greater Cleveland Chapter (NCBW-GCC) partnered with the NCNW Cuyahoga County Section for a Get Out the Vote community outreach event at Simon’s Supermarket in Cleveland’s Buckeye neighborhood. Led by the NCBW-GCC Public Policy Committee, the initiative focused on empowering residents to exercise their

Project 2025: A Threat to Human Rights (October 30, 2024)

On October 30, 2024, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Greater Cleveland Chapter’s Education Committee hosted “Project 2025: A Threat to Human Rights” — a timely and critical discussion examining the far-reaching implications of Project 2025’s proposed education policies. Presenter Meryl Johnson, M.Ed., provided a detailed breakdown of how the initiative seeks to

100 Sisters Stroll to the Polls: A Powerful Display of Unity and Civic Engagement (October 26, 2024)

On October 26, 2024, women across Greater Cleveland gathered in solidarity for 100 Sisters Stroll to the Polls, a community-wide initiative presented by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Greater Cleveland Chapter (NCBW-GCC) Public Policy Committee in partnership with the Urban League of Greater Cleveland and several local organizations. The event began at

How to Talk About Cancer: Pink Edition — Empowering Conversations on Prevention and Care (October 24, 2024)

On October 24, 2024, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Greater Cleveland Chapter (NCBW-GCC) Health Committee joined forces with The Gathering Place, University Hospitals, and NEON Barth House to host How to Talk About Cancer: Pink Edition — an afternoon of education, empowerment, and community connection centered on breast cancer awareness and prevention.

Defending Democracy: Understanding Project 2025 and Combating Misinformation (October 16, 2024)

On October 16, 2024, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Greater Cleveland Chapter (NCBW-GCC) hosted a timely virtual discussion, Defending Democracy, to unpack the potential impact of Project 2025 and explore how misinformation continues to shape public understanding of the 2024 General Election. Guest experts Scholar Theorose Dzienku and Elyce Aldridge of Innovation

NCBW-GCC Members Recognized for Excellence Across the Region

2024–2025 Organizational Nominations and Honors The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Greater Cleveland Chapter (NCBW-GCC) celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of its members who continue to lead, serve, and inspire both within and beyond the organization. During the 2024–2025 program year, several members received local, regional, and national recognition for their professional achievements and