Relevant Spokespeople
The Club President, Jane Doe, who provides visionary leadership, historical awareness, community passion, brings media presence as the main spokesperson and face of the event. Through in- depth stories and personal connections she will explain the meaning and value of the event. With Mary Smith, an esteemed historian and community voice, bringing depth and authenticity to the conversations through rich historical backgrounds and poignant reflections on the impact of Black women in Little Burgundy. Storyteller As a guest of the Cultural Storytelling, local female artists and storytellers will participate and share their deep personal and artistic experiences, thus bringing cultural and historical narratives to life through creative expressions and storytelling.
Blog Content Ideas:
- “Her Story Matters: Legacy of Little Burgundy’s Women” — Detailed narratives that include the journey of the person, the impact on the community they lived in, and the historical impact they had in contributing as Black women to society, even if they are not household names. The posts will include extensive archival imagery and first-hand testimonies to reconstruct historical contexts vividly.
- Viewer Favorites: “Art & Activism: Black Women Creating Change” – Part of an inspiring series showcasing local Black women artists who harness their art as a platform for social change. Posts will include in-depth interviews, conversations about their inspirations, explorations of their art, and how their work pushes back against social attitudes and informs community engagement.
- “Behind the Scenes: Preparing ‘Voices Unveiled’”: A profile into the behinds-the-team hours leading up to the “Voices Unveiled” event with insights from the team of organizers, volunteers and our community partners.Readers will feel the passion, the excitement, the teamwork that is all part and parcel of an event that takes months to prepare.
- “Youth Voices: Shaping the Leaders of Tomorrow” will explore the importance of youth workshops and how they develop confidence, historical understanding, and leadership qualities in young women. The series will feature spirited testimonials from youth involved, insight from educators, and insight from facilitators.
- “Community Conversations: Reflections and Future Visions” – Complete write-ups of dialogues and future visions offered by community members as part of community conversations at the events. These blogs will highlight specific feedback, community-led recommendations, visions for continued empowerment and advocacy.
Content Calendar:
- May 1: “Her Story Matters: Legacy of Little Burgundy’s Women” – A narrative series offering detailed accounts of the legacies of powerful women in the community, shared every two weeks to engage readers and offer insight.
- May 8: “Art & Activism: Black Women Creating Change” — Weekly posts featuring artists through in-depth interviews and striking examples showcasing transformative art.
- May 15: “Behind the Scenes: Preparing ‘Voices Unveiled’” – A weekly behind-the-scenes sneak peek with personal reflections from event organizers, volunteers and artists who will help prepare the event. Youth Voices: Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders – Special event overview post highlighting youth engagement; sharing quotes, testimonials andreflections from youth participants on the immediate impact of the event.
- May 23: “Community Conversations: Reflections and Future Visions” – Post-event deep dive summary of community responses, insights and recommendations collected from the event.
Audience Engagement
The audience will be engaged through fully moderated comment sections and think-tank-style conversations across all social media platforms, including Instagram and Facebook. It will include live Q&A sessions with historians and other community leaders to help deepen engagement. Each blog will be followed by a survey to gather feedback in detail, with the prospect of enticing rewards like special content, event merchandise, or personalized acknowledgments. Page views, time spent on content, social shares, and sentiment analysis of comments will all be carefully monitored analytics tools to help guide future content to align as close as possible with what the target audience is looking for, to ensure community impact.
Justification
Evidence of the Club’s commitment to advocacy, education, and empowerment comes through in robust historical narratives, powerful stories of personal experience, and engagement with dialogue. Through this multifaceted vision, the Club is rooted in cultural preservation and community-building, reinforcing its bonds with its stakeholders, becoming a beacon of rich heritage, strength, excellence and a source of inspiration for generations to come.
