Enlightened Solutions

New year. New Goals. New Energy. Coming soon. ✨ enlightened-solutions.org #WorkEnlightened #ProjectNoirCLE

At a time when Black stories are being erased, Relay Cleveland: Say Her Name makes one thing clear: if we don’t tell our own stories, they will be lost. Now open at Cleveland Public Library (325 Superior Ave) through Feb. 28, 10am–6pm. #RelayCleveland #CMSD #WorkEnlightened

Today’s classrooms are shaped by yesterday’s decisions. Join us 1/22 for “Say Her Name”, honoring the leadership of Black Women educators + organizers who shaped #Cleveland’s education system. Food + fellowship provided! Register: eventbrite.com/e/relay-clevel… #RelayCleveland

Join us to explore the history of school desegregation in #Cleveland and honor the leadership of Black Women in education. 🗓 Jan 22 | 6 PM 📍 Cleveland Public Library – Main Branch Free & open to the public! eventbrite.com/e/relay-clevel… #WorkEnlightened #RelayCleveland

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.

🍂 This season, we’re reflecting on resilience — the courage to keep showing up, even when it’s hard. Progress isn’t sustained by perfection. It’s sustained by people (like you). Read our Autumn Newsletter → issuu.com/workenlightene… #WorkEnlightened

#TheCROWNAct passed in Cuyahoga County last night, making it the FIRST COUNTY IN OHIO protecting the right to wear natural hair without discrimination! Special thanks to the legislators, civic leaders + organizations who pushed this initiative forward! #WorkEnlightened

Hair is heritage. Hair is identity. Join us at the Cuyahoga County Chambers @ 4.30pm to support #TheCROWNAct. Discrimination has no place in our housing, workplaces, or communities! #CuyahogaCROWN #WorkEnlightened #ProjectNoirCLE

1st committee hearing for CROWN ACT because hair discrimination is REAL

Yesterday marked the 1st reading of #TheCROWNAct in Cuyahoga County — 2 more to go! We’re grateful to NE Ohio orgs who mobilized in support & welcome more signatories to join this historic moment. 📺 Our Comment @ 13:00: youtube.com/live/N4YriXwOI… #CuyahogaCROWN #WorkEnlightened

🚨Cuyahoga County Council will hear the first reading of #TheCROWNAct - this afternoon at 4:30 PM in County Chambers (2079 E. 9th St., 4th Floor) Your org can also sign our letter of support: hello[at]enlightened-solutions[dot]com. #WorkEnlightened #ProjectNoirCLE

TOMORROW Councilmember Houser will introduce #TheCROWNAct and Cuyahoga could be the first county in Ohio to adopt it! 📍 Join us 09/09 @ 4:30p (2079 E. 9th St., 4th Fl) to share your story + push for passage. Can’t attend? Submit: airtable.com/applCetbdnHPmt… #WorkEnlightened

#WorldAfroDay showed community power Saturday 💛 Now let’s act: TOMORROW (Tues Sept 9 • 4:30 PM) @ Cuyahoga County Admin Bldg — support #TheCrownAct, ending hair discrimination + protecting natural styles. #WorkEnlightened #TheCROWNAct #CuyahogaCROWN

Next week, Councilmember Houser will introduce #TheCROWNAct and Cuyahoga could be the first county in the US to adopt it! 📍 Join us 09/09 @ 4:30p (2079 E. 9th St., 4th Fl) to share your story + push for passage. Can’t attend? Submit: airtable.com/applCetbdnHPmt… #WorkEnlightened

The Black Midwest matters. Our children’s education will decide the region’s future. That’s why we connect #ProjectNoirCLE research with #RelayCleveland storytelling—to protect equity in every classroom. Learn why → relaycleveland.com #RelayCleveland #EdEquity

Back to School in NEO brings change at every level — federal, state, local. Black Mothers bear the weight of navigating shifting policies. We contributed to #RelayCleveland to honor our history & push for equity. Exhibit news soon. Read the report TODAY: relaycleveland.com

Racism isn’t accidental. Unless our anchor institutions are actively dismantling inequity, they’re reinforcing it. Cleveland’s seen deep demographic shifts tied to school segregation; we’re exploring that legacy through in an upcoming project. #WorkEnlightened #RelayCLE

Earlier this month, we attended #BlackTechWeek in beautiful @CityOfCincy and whew—what a vibe! @KekePalmer lit the place up and we’re buzzing with ideas to bring back to CLE. #WorkEnlightened #ProjectNoirCLE

Thank you to Ohio State Senator @nickieantonio for honoring us with a Senatorial Citation for 7 years of co-leading Enlightened Solutions and advancing racial & gender equity in NE Ohio and beyond! Truly grateful to be seen. 🖤✨ #WorkEnlightened #EquityInAction