A racial and gender-justice think tank. Research-focused + headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. '24 Webby Award Winners. #WorkEnlightened #ProjectNoirCLEš«
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Enlightened Solutions retweeted
Join us to explore the history of school desegregation in #Cleveland and honor the leadership of Black Women in education.
š Jan 22 | 6 PM
š Cleveland Public Library ā Main Branch
Free & open to the public!
eventbrite.com/e/relay-cleveā¦
#WorkEnlightened #RelayCleveland
Enlightened Solutions retweeted
Tonight's @Jif Diff Maker of the Game is Enlightened Solutions!
Enlightened solutions is a 501(c)(3) think tank that advances equity and opportunity by uplifting the voices and experiences of black women and girls in Northeast Ohio. They conduct research, develop change management strategies, and help marginalized people make informed choices within systems. Through initiatives like project noir and their advocacy for the crown act, they are shaping a vision for Cleveland's economic and social vitality leading into 2026 and beyond. Leading this impact work are cofounders, Bethany Studenic and Chinenye Nkemere.
Enlightened Solutions retweeted
1st committee hearing for CROWN ACT because hair discrimination is REAL
Enlightened Solutions retweeted
Panels to strategy sessions, weāve been šššš building with + for community.
Weāve made strides with Black womenācentered research, but thereās more to do with real investment.
Spring ā25 newsletter drops tomorrow: enlightened-solutions.com ā "Connect"šø
#WorkEnlightened
Enlightened Solutions retweeted
The pushback against inclusion and justice is constantāeach step is met with resistance, whether quiet or fierce. However, resistance only rises where real change happens.
ā Check out our Spring 2025 Newsletter for where we've been: issuu.com/workenlightened/doā¦
#WorkEnlightened
Enlightened Solutions retweeted
Da'na explains, Now is the time!
The reason we opened a new medical center in the Shaker/ Buckeye neighborhood of Cleveland offering primary care, OB/GYN, pediatrics, chronic disease management and mental health services for our community. We had to act! #wearethesolution
Enlightened Solutions retweeted
Discrimination is driving Black Women from Northeast Ohio, causing a "brain drain" that weakens our state.
Our Call to Action prioritizes the needs of Black Women and girls to ensure a thriving region āØfor allāØ
Join us: projectnoircle.org/calltoactā¦
#ProjectNoirCLE #Cleveland
Enlightened Solutions retweeted
Period Product Donation Drive @ Hunger Network MidTown Market!
Sat, March 29 @ 10 AM | 4415 Euclid Ave, Unit 100
Did you know 1/4 Black & Latino individuals struggle to access and afford adequate period products?
š Questions?: [email protected]
#EndPeriodPoverty
Enlightened Solutions retweeted
āBlack women are the most educated- and Cleveland is made up 48% of African Americans. If we donāt make this a place where black women can thrive they will leave- and they will take their families and their tax dollars and their educationā - Chinenye @TheCityClub
Enlightened Solutions retweeted
Weāre back and building upon #ProjectNoirCLE!
Enlightened Solutions is a racial + gender-justice think tank based in NE Ohio, tackling inequities to create solutions.
āØ For Black Women. For everyone: projectnoircle.org āØ
#WorkEnlightened
Enlightened Solutions retweeted
We're proud to support this event and the work being done by @WorkEnlightened. Listening to the lived experiences of Black women is key to helping eliminate health and community inequities in Northeast Ohio.
Be sure to join us on Friday 2/28 for Amplifying the Voices of Black Women, A Project Noir Update, featuring @Votingislocal Ohio's Kayla Griffin Green, and @WorkEnlightened's @NorthcoastChi
and @BStudenic.
cityclub.org/forums/2025/02/ā¦
Enlightened Solutions retweeted
Re-recorded voices from #ProjectNoirCLE reveal the raw challenges faced by Black Women in Cleveland, Lorain, Youngstown and Akron.
A bold way to engageādonāt just read it, š”ššš« š¢š.
projectnoircle.org/clips
#WorkEnlightened #Podcast #BlackWomen
Enlightened Solutions retweeted
Black Women askedāweāre delivering! ā¤µļø
š¢ Project Noir x @TheCityClub
š
Friday, Feb. 28 | 11:30 AM
Join us with Kayla Griffin Green, Esq. for a critical convo on racial & gender equity in healthcare, workplaces & education.
š cityclub.org/forums/2025/02/ā¦
#ProjectNoirCLE
Enlightened Solutions retweeted
Thank you for joining TVOHC at our 3rd Anniversary Celebration and Grand Opening. We are grateful for all the love, kindness and support.
Enlightened Solutions retweeted
Discrimination is driving Black Women from Northeast Ohio, causing a "brain drain" that weakens our communities.
Our Call to Action prioritizes the needs of Black Women and girls to ensure a thriving region for all.
Join us: projectnoircle.org/calltoactā¦
#ProjectNoirCLE #Cleveland
Enlightened Solutions retweeted
Be sure to join us on Friday 2/28 for Amplifying the Voices of Black Women, A Project Noir Update, featuring @Votingislocal Ohio's Kayla Griffin Green, and @WorkEnlightened's @NorthcoastChi
and @BStudenic.
cityclub.org/forums/2025/02/ā¦
Enlightened Solutions retweeted
February is #BlackHistoryMonth & a call to action. Advancing #HealthEquity means breaking barriers so everyone can thrive. CHC President & CEO @JeanAccius encourages everyone to honor the past by shaping a just, healthier futureātogether. Read the post: chcimpact.org/black-history-ā¦
Enlightened Solutions retweeted
š¢ Black Women & girls in Northeast OhioāJoin us!
š Jan 28 | ā° 4:30 P | š Cleveland City Hall
Letās discuss challenges & opportunities impacting our community and create a roadmap for change. Your voice matters!
#BlackWomenLead #ProjectNoirCLE #WorkEnlightened
Enlightened Solutions retweeted
.@WorkEnlightened, a local research & advocacy firm that specializes in individual equity & organizational change, has been exploring the profundity of CLE ranking worst in overall outcomes for Black women among U.S. cities.
In February, @ProjectNoirCLE was launched & asked a series of questions to appraise the depths of these struggles.
Here's what was found. ā¬
freshwatercleveland.com/featā¦
Enlightened Solutions retweeted
š¢ Did you hear?
@CommunitySols Womenās Health Assessment features research from #ProjectNoirCLE!
Let's dive into data that will protect women's healthcare access across Cuyahoga County.
Join us next Thursday, Nov. 21 @ 9a at the Cuyahoga County Building.
Livesteam available.
