OUR MISSION: To advocate and empower the Black woman and her family in
Greater Cleveland through social and political development, civic education, community
engagement, and rebuilding socio-economic opportunity
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Our President
Renee Jackson-Williams
Our President
Renee Jackson-Williams
CHAPTER OFFICERS
Ruth GrayPresident Emeritus
Caroline PeakFirst Vice President
Dana Anderson2nd Vice President
Kandace Jones3rd Vice President
Wendy GrantTreasurer
Pamela Gray-MasonFinancial Secretary
Francesca Curlee-FlickRecording Secretary
Cheryl KeySargent of Arms
"At present our country needs women’s idealism and determination, perhaps more in politics than anywhere else."
—Shirley Chisholm
UPCOMING EVENTS
June 14, 2025
June 14, 2025
Tea and Fashion show! Come and join us for tea and fashion sense to gain better health and
mental wellness.
YOUTH DIVISION
YOUTH DIVISION: We have created a Youth Division so young girls from the ages 12-18
can be empowered to become Black women who lead, continue their educational journey, and strive
to sit at decision-making tables to make changes in their communities. Here is how to inquire below;
SHIRLEY CHISHOLM GIRLS CLUB
SHIRLEY CHISHOLM GIRLS CLUB
Shirley Chisholm Girls Club is about empowering young ladies to become leaders of tomorrow; mentoring in academics, civic engagement and leadership. Ages 10-17. Application below
ABOUT NCBW GREATER CLEVELAND CHAPTER
OUR VISION: We envision a community where all Black females are nurtured and empowered
to dedicate their time, talents and resources to ensure they are at the decision-making table, a
part of the conversation, to address issues that impact Black women, their families, and communities.
Membership Application/Closed until October, 2025
National Congress of Black Women Greater Cleveland Chapter
Established September 18, 2016
The National Congress of Black Women, Inc. is a tax exempt 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to the political, educational, social, and economic status of African American women and their families.
Founded by the late Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm in 1984 as the National Political Congress of Black Women, its new name reflects its broader mandate in the 21st century.
Testimonial:
"NCBWGCC is an organization that is about Empowering Women/ Advocating for Women. I am pleased to be part of an organization that uplift, respect, and encourage women through their journey. Giving back to the community is a big one for me, a passion I have, and NCBWGCC falls right in line with my vision."
—Dana D. Anderson
NCBW Greater Cleveland Chapter was established on Sunday, September 18, 2016, on the occasion of its 32nd Annual Awards Brunch at the Gaylord Conference Center, in National Harbor, Maryland.
On Saturday, October 8th, the NCBW Cleveland Chapter partnered with national and state organizations to host a meeting with Black women leaders to hear and discuss information on the latest on Black Voter Messaging and the Black Women’s Roundtable Essence Report of Black Women.
The NCBW Greater Cleveland Chapter held a Chapter Reception to swear in its officers on Thursday, October 27, 2016, at the Murtis Taylor Multi-Purpose Center, Cleveland, Ohio. The founding officers are as follows: Marcia McCoy -1st. Vice President, Meredith Turner- 2nd Vice President, Tia-Divine-3rd. Vice President, Wendolyn Grant -Treasurer, Pamela Gray-Mason- Corresponding Secretary, Shallanna Davis-Recording Secretary, Juanita Gowdy-Chaplin, and Virginia Robinson-White-Seargent of Arms
The purposes of NCBW are to:
Serves as a non-partisan voice and instrument for election and appointment of African-American women at all levels of government.
Encourages Black women to engage in non-partisan leadership activities within the educational, economic, social and political arenas.
Engage in research and fact-finding on critical issues uniquely affecting the quality of life
of Black women.
Participate in the development of policies, platforms and strategies of political parties that address the needs and aspirations of the Black community; encourage the parity appointment of Black women at all levels of the party structure.
Develop and advocate public policy positions, which advance the educational, economic, social and political interest of Black women, their families and communities.
Engage Black women in voter registration, political education, forums and seminars to better project their concerns in the public arena.
Provide training and internships at national, state and local levels to enable members and young people to gain the knowledge required to understand, operate, and participate within the educational, economic, social and political.
Donations: Every dollar donated to NCBW Women Making
A Difference Foundation goes to uplifting women!
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EM: ncbwcleveland@gmail.com I PH: 216.264.0228
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