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Highlights from the 2025 OSBA Conference in Columbus. It was great to connect with other leaders across the state while learning valuable information to help us provide quality education to students.

It was an honor to stand beside my fellow elected officials to celebrate the legacy of those who paved the way for black elected officials from the 11th Congressional District. Thank you Congresswomen Shontel Brown for the invitation to celebrate and honor your legacy.

I am being recognized in the 17th Edition Who’s Who In Black Cleveland publication!
 
You are invited to join us for the official networking reception and book unveiling, taking place:
InterContinental Hotel Cleveland
Monday, September 8, 2025
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
 Tickets are available👇🏾
WWIB Cleveland Tickets
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Gearing up for the big night! We recognize that many of our friends, family and colleagues may not be able to attend the ceremony in person. We’re excited to share that the award ceremony will be livestreamed on BPACF’s page so our full support squad can still join in the celebration!
📺 Watch live here: https://www.facebook.com/bpacf/ on Thursday May 22nd at 6pm.
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Today I got to hear capstone projects from students from the 11th congressional district’s Youth Advisory Council. I’m honored to have been personally invited by these 2 stellar scholars from Warrensville High School. I feel inspired by the depth of research and policy recommendations these young people proposed. I am looking forward to connecting them the community networks to continue their work.

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Legend
Honoring Tia Otoo - 2025 Emerging
Tia Otoo, Founder of Diamonds in the Rough, Inc., is a passionate mentor and advocate dedicated to empowering young girls and women to discover their worth, embrace their brilliance, and rise with purpose.
Through her organization, she’s creating spaces of healing, growth, and leadership for the next generation.
Join us in celebrating Tia and her fellow honorees at the 2025 Forty Under 40 Emerging Legends Salute on May 22, 2025!
Want to support this inspiring celebration of Black excellence? We’re currently seeking sponsors who believe in mentorship, empowerment, and transformative leadership.
Learn more at bpacf.org or message us to get
involved!


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Meet your elected official, Tia Otoo. Major announcement coming soon….watch this space for updates.

2025 NEOBHC Well Angel Award Acceptance Speech

Thank you to the North East Ohio Black Health Coalition for recognizing me with the 2025 Well Angel Award… It is truly an honor and a privilege to accept this recognition.

This past year has not been easy… it has been filled with challenges and hard truths.

As a front-line leader, I’ve learned that speaking out against injustice… and working to dismantle systemic racism and oppression often comes at a cost. You’re met with resistance… and sometimes, direct attacks.

But I am refueled by the mission of doing the work… because if we don’t… no one else will.

I believe it is my duty to serve… to enlighten… and to drive change.
As Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “There is never a wrong time to do what is right.”

We must not lose ourselves chasing what is popular… We cannot accept or conform to the attacks on diversity, equity, and anti-racism.

Now is the time… to organize, to strategize, and to act.
• I challenge you to question.
• I challenge you to hold your elected officials accountable.
• I challenge you to take a stand.

Together, we can build a better, more just future… for the generations yet to come.

Thank you again for this honor… and thank you to everyone who continues this fight with courage and conviction.

Today I had the pleasure of moderating the panel discussion at the Annual meeting for EDCOR. What a transformative year for 2024. I’m so proud of the impact our very own community development corporation is making in Euclid.

Camera ready in preparation to receive 2 awards for my community impact. Stay tuned…

I had one of the richest professional development experiences and networking opportunities of my life at the NSBA annual conference. I am so excited to take the connections and knowledge back to my district with the hopes of improving public education for all of our students. Some of the common themes were equity still matters, offering opportunities for all students will engage all students, the arts matter, leadership should reflect the values of the community, and we have to protect our black students by engaging in culturally responsive practices. There is so much more I can share but we are in a fight to save public education. We have serious work to do. Your favorite school board member is committed to getting the job done with your support.