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To everyone who showed up for The Noir Pour - THANK YOU!

What a night. Our panel showed up with honesty, vulnerability, and the kind of candor that makes a room sit a little straighter, and you matched their energy. The questions, the nods of recognition, the “Girl, ME TOO!” moments… that was all of us, together.

This is why Grace Noir exists — to create space for real conversations as a catalyst for graceful transitions.

To our panelists, thank you for your courage. To our guests, thank you for showing up fully. You showed up & left poured into!

Stay tuned! There’s more to come.

#GraceNoir #OverTheHumpMinistries #TheNoirPour #BlackWomenLeaders #GracefulTransitions

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The Noir Experience: The Noir Pour
Black Women in Corporate: Overcoming Workplace Trauma

Expect real stories. Practical advice. A few laughs. Maybe even a few “Whew, I thought I was the only one!” moments. Spoiler alert...You’re not!

In 30 days join Grace Noir + Over The Hump Ministries for an evening of sisterhood, real conversation, professional growth & healing as this panel of exceptional Black women share their stories.

Tix Available - Link in bio

#GraceNoir #OverTheHumpMinistries #BlackProfessionalWomen #EmotionalChange #DontTripOverTheHump💜👠

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Grace Noir Management & Consulting + Over The Hump Ministries presents:

The Noir Pour: Black Women in Corporate – Overcoming Workplace Trauma.

We are 30 days away from our panel discussion.
We’ve created a space to encourage Black Women to have meaningful connections & candid conversations.

Come share & build community.

Don’t Trip…we’re here to help you get over the hump!

Poured with Purpose. Filled with Wisdom.

Tickets Available - Link in Bio

#GraceNoir #OverTheHumpMinistries #BlackWomen #ProfessionalWomenBiblicalPrinciples
#DontTripOverTheHump 💜👠

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🎥 EVENT RECAP | How to Navigate Unprecedented Times: The Importance of Healing 🤎🖤

What a powerful morning of conversation, connection, reflection, and healing!

Our latest Quarterly Mental Health Discussion brought our community together for an open and meaningful conversation about navigating uncertainty, protecting our mental health, building resilience, and finding ways to heal—both individually and collectively.

We are incredibly grateful to our amazing moderator, panelists, Board Members, volunteers, community partners, and everyone who showed up and shared space with us. Your voices, experiences, and willingness to engage made this discussion truly impactful. 🙏🏾

As we continue navigating challenging and changing times, we hope everyone left with a reminder that caring for our mental and emotional well-being is essential.

✨ Healing is not a luxury—it is a necessity.

Take a look back at some of the powerful moments from our discussion! 🎥🤎

Life Is Not Surface Level.

#BlackWomenCultivatingChange #MentalHealthMatters #BlackMentalHealth #CommunityHealing #ProtectYourPeace MentalWellness HealingTogether MentalHealthAwareness Cincinnati LifeIsNotSurfaceLevel

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✨ Still reflecting on these AMAZING moments! ✨

We are so thankful for the beautiful photos captured during our recent Black Women Cultivating Change event! 🤎🖤

These pictures represent so much more than an event—they capture connection, meaningful conversations, community, healing, laughter, and genuine moments of togetherness.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who showed up, shared space with us, participated in the conversation, and continues to support our mission. Every gathering reminds us why creating intentional spaces for mental health, wellness, education, and connection matters. 🙏🏾

📸 A special thank you to our photographer @artish_by_bw
for beautifully capturing the energy and spirit of the day!

Life is Not Surface Level. 🤎🖤

#BlackWomenCultivatingChange #LifeIsNotSurfaceLevel #CommunityHealing #MentalHealthMatters #BlackMentalHealth

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What a powerful day of healing, education, connection, and community. 🖤✨

Our 4th Annual Black Mental Health Summit was truly unforgettable.

This year’s theme—Connection. Competence. Caring.—came to life through every presentation, conversation, and connection made throughout the day.

Thank you to our incredible presenters for sharing your expertise, our dedicated Board of Directors for your leadership, our amazing volunteers for serving with excellence, our DJ (my Dad) for providing Amazing tunes 🎶and our vendors and community partners for providing valuable resources to our attendees.

A special thank you to Brandi Washington @artish_by_bw and her husband for beautifully capturing the heart of our summit. Your creativity and storytelling will allow these moments to continue inspiring others.

Another special thank you to @laceyrobertstv for leading the social media and marketing efforts for our event. Your dedication ensured our summit was promoted across local news platforms and media outlets. Thank you for your professionalism, creativity, and for coaching our speakers and team members on camera, helping us capture meaningful content that will continue to amplify our mission long after the event.

We are also deeply grateful to our generous sponsors for believing in our mission and investing in our community.
Thank you to:
@unitedwaygc
@bestpointlift
@ppswohio
@1n5.org.stopthestigma
@ohio_spf
The Culture Connection

A heartfelt thank you to the Kemba Credit Union @kembafinancial West Chester Branch and staff for your incredible hospitality and partnership in hosting this year’s summit.

Finally, thank you to everyone who attended—including those who traveled from Missouri to join us. Your presence reminds us that this movement continues to grow and that together, we are breaking stigma, building community, and advancing mental health equity.

Thank you for making our 4th Annual Black Mental Health Summit one of our most impactful events yet.

This is more than an event—it is a movement.

Life Is Not Surface Level. 🖤👑🙏🏾

#BlackMentalHealthSummit #BlackWomenCultivatingChange #MentalHealthMatters #MinorityMentalHealthAwarenessMonth

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There are women who lifted us when we were tired…
who spoke life into us when we were uncertain…
who pushed us forward when we wanted to give up.

This is your reminder to honor them. 🤎👑🙏🏾🙌🏾

🎥 Dr. @leadon_drebgee shares a heartfelt reflection on the women who shape our journeys.

#Sisterhood #BlackWomenLead #MentalHealthMatters #Gratitude #communityhealing

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✨ LEADING THE CHANGE ✨
Women Shaping a Sustainable Future

Join us for an inspiring evening as we celebrate Women’s History Month with powerful women who are making an impact, breaking barriers, and shaping the future of healthcare and our communities 💫

🗓 Tuesday, March 31st
⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM
💻 FREE Virtual Event

📍 Join us LIVE on our Facebook page:
👉 www.facebook.com/BWCCCincy

This powerful conversation will highlight:
💜 Personal and professional journeys
💜 Trailblazers who have shaped healthcare
💜 Leadership, resilience, and purpose in action

Featuring an incredible lineup of women leading change in their fields 🔥

Let’s come together to celebrate, learn, and be inspired!

✨ Make sure to follow our page and turn on notifications so you don’t miss it!

Tag a woman who inspires you 👇🏾💬
#LeadingTheChange #WomensHistoryMonth #BWCC #BlackWomenLead #womeninhealthcare

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🌟 Congratulations to Our Incredible Board Member, Rashida Watts! 🌟

Black Women Cultivating Change is beyond proud to celebrate our dedicated Board Member, Rashida Watts, for being named one of the 2025 @ekathleencooke foundation Unsung Heroines.

As a mental health visionary, advocate, and powerful community leader, Rashida continues to uplift, inspire, and create change for those whose voices often go unheard. Her compassion, bold leadership, and commitment to mental wellness and social justice reflect exactly what it means to be a woman of influence and action.

Rashida, we are so proud of you and grateful for the work you do every day to cultivate healing, equity, and hope in our communities. It is an honor to have you as part of the BWCC family.

Please join us in congratulating Rashida and all of the 2025 Honorees!

#BWCC #WomenOfInfluence #UnsungHeroine #RashidaWatts #MentalHealthAdvocate #EKCFoundation #EKathleenCooke #blackwomencultivatingchange

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✨ Board Retreat Recap ✨

This past Sunday, we gathered for our annual Board Retreat — and left feeling empowered, united, and ready to step boldly into 2026!

Together, we aligned on strategy, strengthened our commitment to one another, and laid the foundation to make meaningful impact in the year ahead. The energy, honesty, and vision in the room were truly inspiring.

🌿 Special Thank You

A heartfelt thank you to our Vice Chair @sonyatheconsultant @dayinthelifeofmswells for graciously hosting us at @theevolvewellnesscollective
If you haven’t visited yet, be sure to check it out — it is an absolutely beautiful and restorative space!

Also special thanks to @say_saige @sanserraefrazier @onesource_center
for thoughtfully facilitating our session and helping us dream bigger, plan deeper, and move forward with clarity and purpose.

Here’s to growth, intentional leadership, and transformative work in 2026. 💫
#BoardRetreat #StrategicPlanning #LeadingWithPurpose #CommunityImpact #evolvewellness #saigeconsulting

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What an unforgettable Saturday!
Our Mental Health Awareness Month Community Celebration on May 24 was a powerful reminder of what happens when we turn awareness into action.

From inspiring speakers to live performances and meaningful conversations, our community showed up and showed out!

Special thanks to our amazing sponsors, guest speakers, partners, vendors, and volunteers!!!

Let’s keep the momentum going—because mental health matters every month.

Special shout to @artish_by_bw for capturing these Amazing photos📸

#MentalHealthAwareness #TurnAwarenessIntoAction #CommunityHealing #CincyEvents

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month — and it starts TODAY!
We’re kicking things off with a Community Celebration you don’t want to miss!

Join us Saturday, May 24 | 10 AM – 1 PM
at United Way of Greater Cincinnati
as we turn awareness into action with music, conversation, food, and community!

Here’s what to expect:
10:00–10:30 AM – Music by DJ @msebonyj + resource fair

10:30 AM – Welcome by Emcee Dr. @leadon_drebgee

Panel Moderator: Christian Bradley @fly_4_the_low

Panelists:
•Donny Harper | @goodcompanyapparel
•Brittani Gray | @hairkitchen
•David Oxner | @eighttwentymedia
•Alisha Lee | @me_by_lee

10:35–11:15 AM – Panel Discussion + Audience Q&A
11:15–11:30 AM – Lunch + Performance by Eight Twenty Media
11:30–12:30 PM – Guest Speakers:
Behavioral Health Social Determinants of Health Work Group
(Prevention First) presenting on disparities & action in our communities.

Let’s celebrate healing, equity, and mental wellness together.

🎟️Free tickets available on Eventbrite🎟️

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-health-awareness-month-community-celebration-tickets-1299417164719?aff=oddtdtcreator

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #TurnAwarenessIntoAction #CincinnatiEvents #MentalWellness #CommunityHealing #BlackMentalHealth #

Sponsored by:
@unitedwaygc | @gcfdn | @interactforhealth | @stelizabethnky

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