Giving Tuesday is more than a moment on the calendar for the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Greater Cleveland Chapter. It is an opportunity to reflect on the work we have accomplished, reaffirm our mission, and invite our community to stand with us as we continue advocating for Black women and girls across Greater …
On June 27, 2025, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Greater Cleveland Chapter awarded the Margaret R. Barron, Chartering President Scholarship during the Annual Women of Vision Awards and Scholarship Reception at the Hyde Park Event Center in Beachwood, Ohio. This year’s recipients — Niobi Delores Rotham (Kent State University, Marketing), Juliyana Alicia …
On April 6, 2025, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Greater Cleveland Chapter (NCBW-GCC) hosted an inspiring and emotional program titled Conversation with Laura Cowan, presented by the Education Committee, chaired by Loretta Sharp Gray. The event took place at DCB Spaces in Beachwood, Ohio. Laura C. Cowan, an award-winning speaker, educator, and …
February 20, 2025, the NCBW100 GCC Education committee hosted Purpose and Power Through Quilting and Storytelling, featuring Regina Abernathy M.Ed. Quilt-making and storytelling are integral to the African American community, serving as powerful tools for preserving history, culture, and identity. Quilts often depict significant events, convey ancestral stories, and embody symbolic meanings. They act as …
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., …
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 …
On September 11, 2024, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Greater Cleveland Chapter (NCBW-GCC) and the National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Cuyahoga County Section (NCNW-CCS) joined forces with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s Family and Community Engagement Office to support voter registration and education during CMSD’s districtwide Open House for high school …
Reviving the Art of Quilt-Making as a Narrative of African American Heritage was hosted by the NC100BW INC. Greater Cleveland Chapter on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Author and presenter Regina Abernathy, M.Ed., led a discussion titled “Legacy: Oral History with The Quilting Storyteller,” focusing on the impact of banning African American books. The conversation highlighted …
