By Mark Silverberg Slavic Village residents turned out for a valuable community health event at the new Southeast Resource Center on Nov. 9th. Four organizations cooperated to provide free drug education, Narcan and naloxone kits, fentanyl testing strips, and train residents on how to respond to drug overdose situations. The response of residents was enthusiastic […]
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Miseducation – The Forgotten Reason for Black History Month
By Margaret Adams February is Black History Month. What better time to reflect on the reason for Black History Month, especially with the current rhetoric surrounding the teaching of CRT (Critical Race Theory.) Traditionally the month focuses on the achievements of Blacks who have made outstanding contributions to this country. Accomplishments and contributions that are […]
Posted inEducation
High School Student Says Education System Needs Reforming
By Kayla Blake Many people agree with me when I say that the education system needs to be reformed. As a high schooler, I can honestly say most of what we learn doesn’t prepare us for the real world. I have been very active in high school and have taken many advanced courses and most […]
Posted inCLEVELAND
Forget Financial Freedom, We Need Financial Liberation
By Ray’Chel Wilson In the realm of personal finance, the concept of financial freedom reigns supreme. It promises individual autonomy and control over one’s life. Let’s delve deeper into a more profound pursuit: communal financial liberation. Financial freedom is about securing personal needs and desires. Communal financial liberation, conversely, extends beyond self-interest. It’s the act […]
Posted inDocumenters
Community Speaks Against Building New County Jail
By Doug Breehl-Pitorak (he/him) The Public Meetings Report is produced by Signal Cleveland and Cleveland Documenters. Cleveland Public Meetings Report – The week of Oct. 9 Residents ask for community investment, not another jail Byline: Dakotah Kennedy and Documenter Aaron Skubby Challenging the status quo: During public comment, several residents spoke out against the recent purchase […]
Posted inLaw/Legislation, Local
Vote to Fight Voter Suppression Efforts
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 […]
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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. […]
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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 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 inEducation, Headline News, State
Revisiting ARPA: Time is Running Out!
by Tanisha Pruitt Policy Matters Ohio The pandemic took a toll on Americans from all walks of life, especially school children and educators. Throughout the pandemic, parents, children and teachers navigated school closures, hybrid learning and constantly evolving safety protocols. Coming out of the pandemic, Ohio’s schools are still recovering from learning loss, struggling to […]
Posted inHeadline News, Health
Abortion Rights Advocates Face Resistance in November
By Greg Moore Ohio will be ground zero in the national abortion rights battle this fall when voters across the state will vote on a closely watched constitutional amendment to enshrine abortion rights into the Ohio Constitution. The statewide Ballot Issue 1, officially entitled “The Right to Make Reproductive Decisions Including Abortion Initiative” was certified […]
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Artists’ Housing: Connecting Art and Real Estate
By Bruce Checefsky The City of Cleveland, Urban Land Institute Cleveland (ULI), and Assembly for the Arts recently hosted the Art in Place Program: Connecting Art + Real Estate, at the Dunham Tavern Museum & Gardens. Dozens of residents, cultural dignitaries, philanthropy administrators, artists, real estate developers, and city officials were there to discuss artists […]
Posted inHealth
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
By Devon Jones The prostate gland is a male reproductive organ located below the bladder. This walnut-sized gland nourishes and transports semen throughout the male reproductive system. According to the Urology Care Foundation, there are four stages of prostate cancer: early stages (I and II), where the tumor has not spread beyond the prostate; locally advanced (III), […]
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The Cavaliers Remodel Local Collinwood Recreation Center
By Anthony Byrd On June 22, 2023, the Cleveland Cavaliers, in collaboration with the City of Cleveland, unveiled their 14th renovated gymnasium at the Collinwood Neighborhood Resource and Recreation Center (NRRC) as a tribute to both community and basketball. The Cavaliers have undertaken an exciting project aimed at improving local communities and providing a better […]