Top Ten Historic African American Landmarks in Cleveland
By Lisa O'Brien The city of Cleveland was founded over 225 years ago, and from the beginning, African American history has been an important part of the city. Cleveland has…
Juneteenth 2024 at the African American Cultural Garden
By Obie Shelton The heat was on, but the rain held off as more than 200 people visited the African American Cultural Garden to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday. “This is…
Cleveland’s IT Infrastructure, Backup and Recovery Strategies Falls Short
By Ron Calhoun The City of Cleveland’s efforts to establish a resilient information technolgy (IT) infrastructure, as promised by Mayor Justin Bibb during his campaign bid, have faced scrutiny. Shortcomings…
Sneakers Ball in Slavic Village
Story & photos by Mark Silverberg. The Stella Walsh Recreation Center was buzzing with excitement on April 19, as its first Sneaker Ball brought together fathers, children, and community…
Legal Aid helps Northeast Ohioans get ‘Economic Justice’
By Tonya Sams Money issues can cause an enormous amount of stress and fear. Concerns about money can determine housing choices, whether or not basic needs are met, a person’s…
July is Cord Blood Awareness Month: Why You Should Care
By Sharon Lewis What is cord blood? It is the blood in the umbilical cord – the lifeline that connects a baby to its mother. While cord blood is considered…
Do Nothing! It’s Good for You. Why Downtime is Vital
By Khemi Adé Daydreaming is directly linked to having a healthier mind and even a healthier life. Time spent daydreaming and removing yourself from the outer world is important. In…
Jamal Bowman Jr. is Empowered by His Dedication While Chasing his Dreams
By Michael Patterson Cleveland amateur boxer Jamal Bowman Jr. has taken pride in his dedication since he was eight. In doing so, he’s gotten one step closer to achieving his…
Happy Body, Happy Brain: The Benefits of Exercising
By Khemi Adé The Cleveland Clinic has found that moving the body improves blood flow to the brain, reduces inflammation, promotes heart health, and lowers stress hormones. But what else…
Basic Facts On Sleep Hygiene
By Sheila Ferguson Poor sleep hygiene can become a major health issue at any age, especially when you are under stress—or work the third shift. The U.S. Centers for Disease…
