After hosting several groundbreaking events ranging from senior town halls to youth empowerment films and transformative initiatives under the auspices of the Council Member Edwards’ Community Empowerment Signature Series, Amanda continued her focus on opportunities to empower through targeting outreach and inspirational engagement. Amid the turmoil lying at the center of the COVID19 pandemic and the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder, Amanda founded the Be The Solution: Community Empowerment Organization to present a series of tailored programming and efforts designed to engage, educate, equip, empower, and encourage residents to “be the solution” in their respective communities.
For more information about the Be The Solution: Community Empowerment Organization, please reach out to bethesolution@amandakedwards.com.
The Empowered You: Texas Senior Citizens Conference
The Be The Solution Community Empowerment Organization hosted The Empowered You: Texas Senior Citizens Conference on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Envisioned as Seniors 101, it was a one-stop shop providing resources and information to help seniors thrive in this season of their lives. Everyone was inspired by dynamic speakers, informative workshops (ranging in topics from Mental Health & Aging to Medicare Fraud), community resources, and a host of other fun activities ranging from cooking classes to line dancing! They heard from our amazing keynote speakers, Amanda Edwards, former Houston City Council Member and founder of Be The Solution: Community Empowerment Organization, and Rawle Andrews, Jr., Esq., Executive Director of American Psychiatric Association Foundation.
An Evening of Women’s Empowerment
In light of the particular need to share stories and perspectives of women that can inspire others to shatter glass ceilings, Be The Solution virtually hosted An Evening of Women’s Empowerment on March 30, 2021. “The 2021 Women’s Renaissance” theme was felt throughout this empowering event with speakers ranging from leaders like Mayor Annise Parker and Emily Cain (Executive Director of EMILY’s List) to leaders like Mikaila Ulmer (Founder, Me & the Bees Lemonade) and Shauna Clark (Global & US Chair of Norton Rose Fulbright). Speakers like Pastor Juanita Rasmus taught us to breath and remember to be Human Beings rather than just Humans Doing. This event was hosted in partnership with the Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce, WatchHerWork, Social Mama, Women’s Masters Network and the Women’s Business Enterprise Alliance and empowered hundreds of the audience members to pursue their boldest dreams.
