Listen to this articleBy Yvonka Marie Hall Executive Director Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition Editor’s note: The opinions expressed here are those of the author. In 2020, the world experienced a profound awakening regarding social justice and racial equity. In response, Cleveland City Council adopted Resolution 296-2020, officially declaring racism a public health crisis. In […]
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Opinion: Banning Books Threatens Our Freedom
Listen to this articleEditor’s note: The opinions expressed here are those of the author. By Marissa Valentine “Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freeness of speech.” – Benjamin Franklin Knowledge is Power What is a banned or challenged book, and why should you care? If you enjoy movies, […]
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Opinion: Moderates and Independents Have Spoken—Will Someone Finally Listen?
Listen to this articleThe 2024 election has come and gone, but it left behind a big lesson: voters in the middle—moderates and independents—made their voices heard. These aren’t the loud partisans who dominate the headlines. They’re the millions of people who don’t fit neatly into the “blue” or “red” box, and they’re tired of being […]
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New Year, More Aware You: Choosing Growth Without Reinventing Yourself
Listen to this articleBy: Jennifer Bailey The ball has dropped, and the countdown has ended. When a new calendar year begins, many Americans set resolutions to reinvent themselves. The popular phrase, “New Year, New Me,” assumes new beginnings and transformation; however, it subtly suggests that you were never good enough. Following through with resolutions is […]
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Tips to Stay Calm During a Stressful Holiday Season
Listen to this articleBy Jennifer Bailey, LCSW & RDT Between shopping for the perfect gift, baking for the cookie exchange and finding an ugly sweater for your workplace’s holiday party, December can bring more than holiday cheer. The American Psychological Association (APA) reported that 89% of American adults experience at least one source of stress […]
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News Overload: How National Events Impact Our Emotional Health
Listen to this articleBy Jennifer Bailey, LCSW & RD In the last five years, Americans have weathered wave after wave of national and global crises. From the COVID-19 pandemic, the murder of George Floyd, the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, to the dismantling of DEI policies, each event lingers in our feeds. Social media doesn’t […]
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Voter Information: How to Research New City Council Candidates
Listen to this articleBy Angela Hay This article is part of the Cleveland Observer’s voter information series designed to prepare Cleveland voters for the general election on Nov. 4, 2025. Informed participation in local elections is a crucial way to shape the city. Unfortunately, getting reliable non-biased information about the candidates and their beliefs can […]
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Voter Information: Does the Incumbent Deserve Your Vote?
Listen to this articleBy Angela Hay This article is part of the Cleveland Observer’s voter information series designed to prepare Cleveland voters for the general election on Nov. 4, 2025. The race for positions on Cleveland’s City Council includes two types of candidates: prospective candidates, who have not served in those roles before, and incumbent […]
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Supreme Court To Decide Fate Of Trumps Citizenship Order With Historic Stakes For African Americans
Listen to this articleBy Ron Calhoun The U.S. Supreme Court’s forthcoming ruling on President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14160 could determine whether birthright citizenship remains protected under the Constitution, a decision with historic implications for African Americans, whose citizenship was secured after the Civil War. From Dred Scott to the Fourteenth Amendment The Fourteenth Amendment, […]
