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October 2, 2026 | Chicago, IL On October 2, we brought together 50 Black women professionals in Chicago for the inaugural Lift As We WRISE Forum. The day was filled with thoughtful conversations, shared experiences, new connections, and opportunities to learn from one another. Our goal was to create a space where women could show up as their whole selves, share openly, and leave feeling supported and inspired. As we reflected on the success of our first forum, we asked both o