By Margaret Adams Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disease that primarily affects people of African descent, but also affects people from tropical areas of South America and Asia. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that: 100,000 people have SCD in the United States, 1 of 365 Black/African Americans, and 1 of […]
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Creativity: It’s Oh Sew Powerful
By Erin Randel What would happen if you combined three stylish alumnae of John F. Kennedy High School, a love of sewing, and a love for their community? Something powerful—Oh Sew Powerful, Inc. Paula Coggins, Suszanne Clay, and Nadine Matlock met as schoolgirls in the Lee-Harvard area and became friends through sewing classes at JFK. […]
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Mayor Bibb’s ‘15-Minute City Model’ – What it Could Mean For Cleveland’s Marginalized Neighborhoods
By Gennifer Harding-Gosnell Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb gave his first State of the City address last month, reporting on his Administration’s accomplishments, needs for improvement, and vision for the future. Looking ahead, Bibb said Cleveland is “working toward being the first city in North America to implement a 15-Minute City planning framework where people – […]
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Annual Cleveland Asian Festival – May 21 & 22, 2022
The month of May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. This year, the Cleveland Asian Festival is back in full force as part of the month-long celebration! Mark your calendars to celebrate the 2022 Cleveland Asian Festival on May 21 & 22, 11 am – 7 pm @ E. 27th St & Payne Ave. The annual festival […]
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Why is Mother’s Day a Holiday?
By Carla Calhoun Why is Mother’s Day a holiday, and how does the bible view a godly mother? We know that Mother’s Day is recognized around the world to show respect, honor, and appreciation for mothers. It was not created just for card manufacturers to make money. But we know commercial businesses and manufacturers exploit […]
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ASIA Organizes Advocacy Day in Columbus, OH
ASIA organizes Advocacy Day in Columbus, OH to support an Office of AAPI Affairs and Inclusion of AAPI History in K-12 Education Asian Services in Action (ASIA), a community based non-profit organization serving Asian, new immigrant, and refugee communities in Ohio, hosted an advocacy event at the Ohio Statehouse on April 5, 2022, to show […]
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Resident complaints against University Circle Police reveal need for external review board as patrol jurisdiction set to expand
By Doug Breehl-Pitorak/Cleveland Documenters Donnie Durrah was planting grass seed at a home on Wade Park Avenue in Glenville, he said, when University Circle Police Officers Dave Rios and Kelly Gabriel pulled up and asked him to stand near his white truck. The officers eyed the lawn mower in the attached trailer. “I just want […]
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Ohio Redistricting Commission: LaRose and DeWine Push Through Previously Failed Maps
The Ohio Redistricting Commission voted to approve legislated maps for a 5th time. The approved maps (Map 3) have previously been rejected by the Ohio Supreme Court. Thursday’s meeting was incredibly heated with a women being removed, and the vote was passed 4 to 3, with one vote Keith Faber (R) Auditor, against party lines, […]
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Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month – Power and Influence in Future Elections
By Ray Hom May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month – Power and Influence in Future Elections My focus this year to highlight AAPI Heritage Month is to share the potential power and influence the AAPI community has in future elections, including the midterm elections in November. The Asian American and Pacific […]
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The Cleveland Observer Resource Blog
By Lexy Jensen At times, seeking help can feel overwhelming. We at The Cleveland Observer are dedicated to informing our community, which is why we have compiled the following list of free and low-cost local resources for assistance with the fulfillment of basic needs. We are optimistic that this list can serve as a resource […]