Join Ohio Women’s Alliance for our inaugural gala, Celebrate BLACK!
Thursday, September 4
7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
@ The Junto in Columbus
Celebrate BLACK is a night of empowerment and unity that celebrates the incredible power that is unleashed when we invest in the vision and leadership of Black women. Enjoy live entertainment, delicious food, and inspiring speakers as we come together to celebrate the work of Ohio Women's Alliance and fuel the fight ahead!
ATTIRE: Please wear black!
Our Keynote Conversation
Teresa C. Younger, President & CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women, will be our special guest this September at the Ohio Women's Alliance Gala, Celebrate BLACK! Facilitated by OWA Founder & Executive Director Rhiannon Carnes, our keynote conversation will focus on what it truly means to invest in the vision and leadership of Black women as we work to transform Ohio and the nation.
Teresa is an activist, advocate, renowned public speaker, organizational strategist, and a proven leader in the philanthropic and policy sectors. Having spent 30 years on the frontlines of some of the most critical battles for comprehensive equity and the elimination of institutionalized oppression, for just over a decade she has served as the President and CEO of the Ms. Foundation for Women. She is the longest-serving CEO of color and the second-longest-serving CEO in Ms.’ over 50-year herstory.