The North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC) is focused on bringing economic vitality and community engagement to Mansfield’s North End, which also includes growing the next generation of leaders. The organization is now focused on 2020.
In 2019 NECIC founded AALI (African American Leadership Initiative), and this program’s mission is to identify and cultivate African American leaders in Mansfield and Richland County. AALI is made up of multiple facets, including webinars, speakers, and social events. More…
The North End Community Investment Collaborative (NECIC) is hosting a Sip’n Paint social as part of its AALI (African American Leadership Initiative). The event will take place on Friday, October 25 from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM. For just $15 ($10 for AALI members) NECIC will provide painting supplies and a free drink. More…
Publisher’s note – please note the deadline for free registration for the initial session.
Starting on September 25, the North End Community Improvement Collaborative (NECIC) will begin The AALI Journey webinar series. AALI stands for African American Leadership Initiative. The mission of AALI is to identify and cultivate African American leaders in Mansfield and Richland County, and create a network of diverse leaders with relevant opportunities to connect and contribute. More…
Trai’Shaun Beard will be the speaker for the upcoming AALI Speaks event on Monday, August 12 from 12 to 1:30 PM.
Ms. Beard is an entrepreneur who was born and raised in Mansfield. She left her hometown for a few years to go to school and travel. As she spent those years traveling, she was not sure where her entrepreneurship journey would lead. More…
Mansfield City Schools Superintendent Stan Jefferson will be a guest at this month’s African American Leadership Initiative (AALI) Social. The event will be held on July 26 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the North End Community Improvement Collaborative.
Stan Jefferson is a former Mansfield Senior High administrator, social studies teacher, head Tyger football coach, and proud Tyger. He also served on The Ohio State University football coaching staff from 2004 to 2017. More…
Nicole Horston, CEO of Nstep Promotions and the Founder of SOARING with Help, Hope, and Healing, will be the speaker for the upcoming AALI Speaks event on June 10 from 12-1:30 PM.
Horston will talk about how to affirm children to build their self-esteem and academic progress, the importance of recognizing your self-worth, and eradicating barriers that impact women and children. She will also discuss her book ‘Shades of You.’ More…
Dr. James Jones III will be the speaker for the upcoming AALI Speaks event on Monday, May 13 from 12-1:30 PM. He will talk about racial inequality and how it impacts communities, especially boys of color. More…
Edward Akinyemi, Research & Development Coordinator at NECIC, will be the speaker for the upcoming African American Leadership Initiative (AALI) Speaks event. Along with his guest Don Bryant, councilman-at-large at Mansfield City Council, he will lead a candid discussion about the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion. More…
