The selection of Dr. Naomi BL as the new chair marks a noteworthy transition for the North Miami Commission for Women. The meeting’s agenda devoted considerable attention to this change.

Following the chair’s appointment, the commission’s focus shifted to the planning of an upcoming health and wellness expo. The event is poised to offer a wide range of activities, with the University of Miami providing food and arrangements made for live streaming on Facebook to ensure broad accessibility.

In addition to health and wellness, the commission is placing a strong emphasis on economic empowerment through the proposal of a business master class. This ambitious program involves a $225,000 investment designed to support 50 women in North Miami in starting their own businesses. Spanning an eight-week period, the program will include eight modules that aim to provide participants with motivation, tools, and resources needed to thrive in the business industry.

The meeting also served as a platform for announcing and discussing various other events and initiatives. Commissioner McGee’s announcement of the health and wellness event on June 1st, alongside the mention of an event on April 6th in the city of Dural, pointed to a calendar rich with opportunities for women’s development and networking. Furthermore, invitations to the mind-body-soul event by the Prosperity Social Community Development Group and the 25th Annual Thelma Gibson Awards by the Women’s Chamber of Miami-Dade County illustrated the breadth of community involvement and the diverse approaches being taken to address women’s well-being and professional growth.

A notable theme throughout the meeting was the advocacy for women’s empowerment and the importance of increasing their visibility in history and public spaces. This was not only evident in the discussions and proposals but also in the symbolic act of taking a group photo to commemorate the historic joint meeting.

The meeting concluded with acknowledgments of gratitude extended to individuals and organizations present.