By Lily Stuart Recently, there is unrest about the City of Cleveland’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, whether it’s about how much money the city is being allocated, or how the City Council will choose to spend it. However, the nuances of such funding can be difficult to understand at first glance. This article […]
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The Afro Hair Science Summit 2023
Hear from the daughter of the inventor of the California Curl, a.k.a. the Jheri Curl, about the hair braiding technique that birthed what we know as cornrow braids. We are thrilled to announce Cleveland’s first Afro-Natural Hair Summit, a transformative event that will take place from July 15 to July 17, 2023, in Cleveland, Ohio. […]
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Do You Have A Dream?
A Poem by Presious Mills The man of God had a dream. One that would ring from the depths of his heart. The black man had a dream; the white man had a dream. And, Grandma had a dream. She was Black, too. But what is your dream? The man or woman with the loud […]
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Do You Have A Dream?
A Poem by Presious Mills The man of God had a dream. One that would ring from the depths of his heart. The black man had a dream; the white man had a dream. And, Grandma had a dream. She was Black too. But what is your dream? The man or woman with the loud […]
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Symbols Help Further Understanding
By Pastor Larry Fraizer We are used to seeing symbols every day in our lives. We see symbols and images on money. As we drive, signs are all around us and help us to navigate safely. Even the driver’s license test requires us to recognize certain signs by their shape and or color only. If […]
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EMPLOYMENT & RESOURCE SUCCESS FAIR
Are you a job seeker, veteran, returning citizen, college senior, recent graduate, or looking for opportunities and resources? Don’t miss out on this incredible event! Join us on Friday, Aug. 4, for the Employment and Resource Success Fair of the year, at the Cleveland Huntington Convention Center, 300 Lakeside Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113. There will […]
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This Is YOUR Year To Make A Change
By Veronica Maciag Ohio’s 2023 voting season is rapidly approaching! Aug. 8 marks the first of a series of elections for our state this year. Yet, the time to register for it is running out. Here are some important dates to ensure your voice is heard this year. July 10: deadline to register to vote […]
Posted inFinance
Health is Wealth, and Wealth is Health: Take Charge of Your Health by Securing Your Finances
by Ikenna Okoro As we celebrate the month of May and Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s talk about how health and wealth are connected and why it’s important to take care of both. Over 10 years ago, after the financial crisis of 2008, the American Psychological Association found that almost half of all Americans were […]
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Celebrate Community at MidTown’s Opening Day!
By MidTown Cleveland MidTown Cleveland, Inc., in partnership with the Cleveland Foundation, announces MidTown Opening Day, a neighborhood festival and block party to take place on Saturday, July 15 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The all-day free event, which centers around Euclid Avenue and E. 66th Street with hubs of activity around the neighborhood, […]
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Issue #1 Could Decide Fate of Ohio’s Democracy
By Gregory T. Moore The turnout of voters in Cleveland and Cuyahoga County will be key to the results of the August 8th special election that could determine how constitutional amendments are passed in all future statewide elections. Beginning July 10th during the Early Vote period,voters from across the state will begin casting early ballots […]