Project Noir

survey is closed - please stay tuned for final report in early 2021.

PROJECT NOIR IN THE NEWS

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Demanding the City Do Better for Black Women and Femmes

Their latest endeavor is Project Noir, a survey for Black Women and Femmes that examines their lived experiences in the workplace, healthcare, and education in Cleveland.

Jasmin Pettaway, Lemon Love Lifestyle

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New project aims to solve diverse problems Black Women face in Cleveland

Project Noir, a study with a series of questions that appraises the depths of struggles for Black women in Cleveland.

Frank Wiley, News Channel 5 Cleveland

Project Noir: A Survey For Every Black Woman in CLE

Courtney Covers Cleveland is proudly supporting “Project Noir” because it is not enough to publicize performative diversity and inclusion efforts.

Courtney Ottrix, Courtney Covers Cleveland

Experts show how it takes more than black boxes to stand against racism

With hundreds of women responding to Project Noir’s survey-- the stories range from workplace harassment and bullying to deep societal issues.

Neeha Curtis, WOIO Cleveland

Voices of Unity: Group of Cleveland women fighting for workplace diversity, inclusion

From health care to education to economics, a recent study has revealed the worst cities for African American women to live, work and thrive in the United States.

Jennifer Jordan, Fox 8 Cleveland

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHO TOOK THE SURVEY?

Black Women + Femmes.

This project was designed by and for Black Women, with the support of others.

Research is based on the lived experience of Black Women + Femmes in Cleveland; therefore participants are limited to Black Women and Femmes - the experts in their perspectives.

WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF PROJECT NOIR?

1. Creation and distribution of a survey centering the lived experiences of Black Women in Cleveland.

2. Publication of the first report created and focused on livability metrics for Black Women in Cleveland.

3. Public pressure campaign for best practices and tangible metrics for institutions to increase inclusion and belonging for Black Women.

WAS ALL PARTICIPATION CONFIDENTIAL?

Absolutely.

Enlightened Solutions values and protects the privacy of our clients and survey participants.

The purpose of this survey is to gather data and lived experiences of Black Women while protecting identifying information.

MANY THANKS TO OUR PROJECT NOIR COMMUNITY PARTNERS