Health

Caring for the Caregiver: A Conversation We Need to Have

Caregivers are often the first to show up and the last to leave. Whether caring for a child, aging parent, spouse, grandchild, veteran, or loved one with health challenges, caregivers give so much of themselves every day. Yet too often, their own well-being is placed on the back burner. Recognizing this growing need, the National

Our Health, Our Families, Our Future: Why NCBW Greater Cleveland Is Showing Up for Black Family Cancer Awareness

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Greater Cleveland Chapter believes advocacy is more than policy conversations and boardroom discussions—it is showing up where our community lives, gathers, and seeks support. That is exactly why our chapter is proud to participate in Black Family Cancer Awareness Day (#BlackFamCan) on Saturday, June 13, from 11

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

COVID: What Do We Do Now (Feb 5, 2025)

On Thursday, February 5, 2025, NCBW100 Greater Cleveland hosted “Covid: What Do We Do Now”—a seminar on the impact of Covid on African American Women, featuring guest presenters: Dr. Nora Singer (Case Western Reserve University), Octavia Jones (Cleveland Department of Health), Amber Black (Village of Healing) and Long Covid Survivor, Eris Eady. Long COVID has

Sister, Prioritize Your Mental Wellness (January 30, 2025)

On Thursday, January 30, 2025, the Health Committee hosted a powerful virtual event titled “Sister, Prioritize Your Mental Wellness.” This important conversation centered on the mental health of Black women and featured Dr. Josephine Ridley, a licensed clinical psychologist and owner of Ridley Behavioral Health, LLC. Dr. Ridley shared expert insight, real-life examples, and a

Holiday Survival Toolkit: Finding Joy and Balance During the Season (December 2, 2024)

The holiday season can often be a source of stress, but it also offers opportunities for joy and connection. On December 2, 2024, the Greater Cleveland Chapter’s Health Committee, in partnership with The Gathering Place and the University Hospitals Glenville Community Center, hosted a transformative workshop titled “Holiday Survival Toolkit.” This program equipped community participants

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.