Queens on the Rise Creates Space for Healing, Connection, and Leadership

Imagine a space where Black women of all ages can engage in honest conversations around wellness, identity, boundaries, relationships, and self-determination. A safe place that fosters healing through peer connection, guided reflection, shared dialogue, and creative expression. Thanks to the work of We All Rise: African American Resource Center, this space exists. It’s called Queens on the Rise | Black Women’s Wellness.

Queens on the Rise is a program that provides consistent, affirming community space for Black women in Greater Green Bay to heal, connect, and lead together. The core activity of Queens on the Rise is ongoing, facilitated weekly group gatherings. Topics include emotional regulation, coping strategies, healthy relationships, self-advocacy, and navigating stress related to family relationships, work, and systems involvement.

“We don’t want women to simply survive,” said Robin Scott, Executive Director of We All Rise. “We want them to experience joy. Rest. Recovery. Community. Leadership. Purpose. If Queens on the Rise helps even one woman realize she is more than what happened to her, then we’ve done something meaningful.”

In addition to weekly gatherings, Queens on the Rise includes intentional training and facilitation support. Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay grant support helps provide advanced training focused on trauma-responsive group leadership, emotional safety, and survivor-centered practices.

“I hope one day programs like Queens on the Rise aren’t remarkable,” said Scott. “I hope every community understands that culturally responsive healing isn’t a luxury. It’s part of good public health. Until then… we’ll keep building spaces where women remember they’re worthy long before anyone gives them permission.”

The Women’s Fund Impact

“The Women’s Fund didn’t simply invest in a program,” said Scott. “They invested in relationships. They gave us the ability to create consistency. Consistency builds trust. Trust creates healing. Healing creates stronger families. That’s the ripple effect.”

Community members can play a role in supporting Queens on the Rise by encouraging local women to participate, starting conversations about mental health, and investing in organizations that prioritize relationship-centered work.

“Queens on the Rise is a community where healing becomes possible because women no longer have to carry life alone,” said Scott.

To learn more about We All Rise: African American Resource Center, visit https://www.weallriseaarc.org/.