SPEAKING

Public Speaking Engagements & Speeches

2023 MLK Celebration: Changemakers of Today Panel Discussion

Listen to Dr. Julian Hayter, associate professor of leadership studies, moderate a panel discussion on Martin Luther King Jr. and Wyatt T. Walker's legacies with Kalia Harris, Joh Gehlbach, Shira Greer, and Chlo’e Edwards.

Racism Challenging Perceptions: Progress and Promises

VPM launched Racism: Challenging Perceptions in 2020 to explore the social, cultural and economic impact of racism on our community. Through conversations with local experts and leaders, we look at the disparities racism creates within our systems including: education, wealth building and housing. We encourage participants to use the information from the series to have authentic and informed dialogue with family members and friends on race and racism.

Richmond History Makers: Championing Social Justice 2021

Chloe Edwards, at just 25 years old, was the youngest person to be honored as a 2021 Richmond History Maker.However, she has earned the title as much as any of her seniors. Edwards was given the History Maker title for championing social justice. Edwards was given the History Maker title for championing social justice. For her day job, she is the Advocacy & Engagement Manager at Voices for Virginia’s Children (VVC). She also founded Racial Truth & Reconciliation Virginia, the state’s first ever racial truth and reconciliation league.

READ RICHMOND HISTORY MAKER CHLO'E EDWARDS MAKES MARK ON SOCIAL JUSTICE SCENE.

21ST YWCA Outstanding Women Award: Human Relations & Faith in Action - Speech 2021

Chlo’e Edwards is the CEO of Chlo’e Edwards Consulting, Inc. with a mission to mutually empower you and the community surrounding you. In addition, she serves as a Policy Analyst at Voices for Virginia’s Children and leads policy and advocacy work in domains related to the social determinants of health (SDOH) with a focus on healthcare, family economic security, trauma-informed care, and equity. In 2020, Chlo’e founded Virginia’s first Racial Truth & Reconciliation Week, which was recognized by Governor Ralph Northam.

READ BUILDING RESILIENCE, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES: YWCA HONORS WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP.

Henrico CASA & Former CASA Youth | Meet Chlo'e Edwards

Henrico CASA is a nonprofit organization committed to advocating for the best interests of children involved in the Henrico County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court process. The Henrico CASA program recruits, screens, trains, and supervises volunteers dedicated to representing the needs of abused and neglected children, children in juvenile dependency proceedings, and children in need of services or supervision. The volunteers promote safe permanent homes for all children and seek to educate the community concerning the needs of abused and neglected children.

Story Center: Destiny's Flow

Destiny's Flow is a creative storytelling piece that addresses the intersection of navigating the hustle and frenzy of capitalism, overcoming childhood trauma, and combatting racism and oppression. This piece speaks to transitioning from the hustle and frenzy addiction to a process that fosters hustle and flow in addition to healing. The narrator is navigating the chaotic process of healing, meeting her basic needs, and achieving her purpose, which is achieving equity and justice for all people.

Uplifting Voices: Chlo'e Edwards and Aaliyana Carr

Voices for Virginia's Children, through their Uplifting Voices series and in celebration of Black History Month, interviewed cousins, Chlo'e Edwards and Aaliyana Carr (student and youth advocate) about what led them to discover their voice, where they see their advocacy leading them, and more.

Public Statements

Voices for Virginia’s Children to Host 2nd Annual Racial Truth & Reconciliation Week

Chlo'e I. Edwards

“Excuse Me, I’m Speaking”