An Editorial by Sheila Ferguson Many African Americans are proud that their ancestors forged the Civil Rights movement. They stood up and risked life and limb to afford themselves and their descendants the right to vote. Historically, it has always been a fight against voter suppression and racial and economic discrimination. In these years of […]
Posted inDocumenters
Documenters: Monthly Highlights
Public Meetings Report for Community Partners (OCT. 2023) Public commenters support Cleveland’s Palestinian community; Cleveland police give staffing update Cleveland Public Meetings Report – The week of Oct. 16 The Public Meetings Report is produced by Signal Cleveland and Cleveland Documenters. Here’s what happened last week in local public government meetings covered by Cleveland Documenters. […]
Posted inHealth, Law/Legislation, Politics
Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
By Greg Moore The passage of Ohio Issue 2 on the November 7th ballot goes well beyond the provisions that would legalize adult-use cannabis or marijuana. The Act to Control and Regulate Adult Use Cannabis measure would enact a statutory change to the Ohio Revised Code regarding the adult use of cannabis, but would also […]
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Fibroids: The Silent Pandemic, Part 3
By Nicole D. Miller Women who suffer from tumors like uterine fibroids and polyps normally get them detected during a routine gynecological examination. But if there aren’t any symptoms and a routine exam is not conducted, these growths can go undetected for years, even decades. Once an exam identifies fibroids, the following medical procedure most […]
Posted inLaw/Legislation
Housing Protections for Domestic Violence Survivors
By Tonya Sams If you are a survivor of domestic violence (DV), dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, and you live in public housing, have a housing voucher, or if your housing is otherwise supported by the federal government, then the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) protects your rights as a tenant. VAWA prohibits a […]
Posted inBusiness, Employment
Employment: Recruiter-Seasonal
By Entry-level Recruiter Removing The Stigma (RTS) is looking for a hardworking, motivated, and results-oriented individual to add to our team as a Recruiter. The primary purpose of a Recruiter is to guide candidate placement for RTS. This part-time, seasonal position requires strong attention to detail, sound decision-making, and strong interpersonal skills. This is an […]
Posted inFaith
End Times – Let the Bible Speak
By Pastor Larry Frazier Saying that we are in the End Times is not making a prediction nor is it trying to be a “peddler of doom.” Rather, by looking at what the Bible says and observing the conditions around us, we appear to be in the End Times. Jesus Christ refers to them as […]
Posted inFood
Will Prices in Grocery Stores Ever Change?
By Shaniyah Hubbard Lately, there have been a lot of changes in store prices, especially on grocery store items. The inflation of many prices is causing people to shop not only on a budget but simply in the hope they can feed their families. There are many reasons for inflation, but the one major reason […]
Posted inPolitics
Major Voting Issues for the November Election
By Bruce Checefsky Four voting issues headlined the Ward 7 meeting on Sept. 28, held at the East Professional Center on E. 79th St., with three Ohio Statewide Issues and one, Issue 38, directly affecting residents of Cleveland. Issue 1, Reproductive Health, is an amendment relating to abortion and other reproductive decisions. A “yes” vote […]
Posted inCommunity, SLAVIC VILLAGE
Billboard Celebrates Fathers in Slavic Village
By Mark Silverberg University Settlement unveiled a billboard in Slavic Village on Aug. 15 which celebrates fathers who participate in their Fatherhood Initiative and Rise-Reentry Programs. The billboard is on Harvard Avenue, just west of E. 71st St., facing west. As of Aug. 25, over 50,000 people have viewed the billboard! These programs at University […]