About The Event
Past Brilliance, Present Power: Black Women Leading Through Time
Join us for an afternoon of reflection you may never forget, as we shine a light on the women whose strength continues to shape our world. Discover how these legacies not only echo through history but also illuminate our path forward, inspiring us to lead, create, and transform our communities with the same power and vision.
To help us in this discovery process, we call upon two powerful local women with multiple talents and extensive knowledge.
Robin Echols Cooper, performing artist with “Women In History,” brings abolitionist and women’s rights pioneer Sojourner Truth to life with a powerful, immersive portrayal that echoes the fire of her 1851 Akron speech, in which she demanded that the world recognize both her womanhood and her freedom.
Dr. Noël M. Voltz, Assistant Professor of History at Case Western Reserve University, guides us through a sweeping historical panorama of African American women’s powerful and wide-ranging contributions throughout American history, revealing how their legacies continue to shape our world today in the ongoing fight for justice.
While this event is free and open to the public, your donations go to the church’s Educational Equity Program — the first of its kind in Ohio and possibly the nation. This unique program assumes the college loan debt of Black women — one at a time. The initial recipient, Natasha Lovelace — who was unconnected with the church — will have her undergraduate debt of $70,000 paid in full by December of this year. For more information, go to this Channel 5 segment and this national article.
Reserve your spot today and bring a friend, neighbor, or colleague to stand with us as we honor these remarkable women and their inspiring stories. A light lunch will be provided. RSVP to racialequitybuddies@fhcpresb.org.
Sponsors: Racial Equity Buddies of Greater Cleveland; Lakewood Black Caucus; TheSpotYEO (Youth Empowerment Organization)
Location
Forest Hill Church
3031 Monticello Blvd
Cleveland Heights,
OH
44118
United States