Decision Making/Entreprenuer

AAWA

AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN'S AGENDA EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Stabilizing Cleveland Families

I Am Woman, Hear Me...

African American women want a Mayor who acknowledges the under representation of women in local government; who understands the importance of increasing the number of women on boards and in directorship positions; and who is committed to increasing the number of Black women business owners.

Priority Issues for Decision-Making and Entrepreneurship: Facts

Decisions about the health, welfare and well-being of African American women are too frequently made by those who have no stake in, or understanding of, the unique issues and circumstances affecting this group of citizens. And with thousands of women heading families, working, and surviving at poverty levels, creative entrepreneurial initiatives are needed to help increase self-sufficiency, civic involvement, and leadership for African American women.

Priority Issues for Decision-Making and Entrepreneurship: Action

African American women want a Mayor who values and celebrates diversity, and who is creative in addressing the shortage of Black women who own and manage businesses.

As Mayor I pledge to utilize the power of my office to:

Establish a Women’s Advisory Committee on business development.
Ensure that any policy-making committee or board has African American women and other minorities as members.
Change the culture of City-governed boards to include women who will introduce issues of concern to Black women and families.
Promote the inclusion of Black women on governing bodies impacting every aspect of civic, social, economic and political life.
Ensure Black female representation in relation to the Port Authority, the Cleveland Public Library Board, the Small Business Administration, CMHA, the Regional Transit Authority, the Growth Association, the School Board, and the Regional Boards of Election.

Last modified: 08/25/05