By Ron Calhoun Ohio’s “Sunshine Laws” give guidelines for public access to government records and meetings (The Ohio Open Meetings Act ). In short, “the Ohio Open Meetings Act requires public bodies in Ohio to take official action and conduct all deliberations upon official business ONLY in open meetings where the public may attend and observe.” […]
Posted inFinance
New Year, New Freedom, New Money Goals!
By Ray’Chel Wilson What are you hopeful for in the new year? This upcoming 2023 is a time to step into your freedom with your mindset and your money. Let’s get into some quick ways to set money goals based on your current stage. Setting Money Goals for the New Year A common acronym used […]
Posted inSLAVIC VILLAGE
University Settlement Celebrates Events in Slavic Village
By Mark Silverberg University Settlement, a pillar of the Slavic Village community since 1926, celebrated two important events recently. On Oct. 26, they held their Annual Taste of Slavic Village annual fundraiser, and on Nov. 10, they held the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for their new building at 5115 Broadway. Both events were celebrations of hope, […]
Posted inArt
Music and Tours At The Cozad Bates House
By Mark Silverberg Each Saturday from 12-4 p.m. at the historic Cozad Bates House, volunteers from Restore Cleveland Hope guide visitors through the colorful and inspiring local history of the Underground Railroad. This history was mostly lost because of the secrecy needed to protect the freedom seekers and those who took the risk to help […]
Posted inLaw/Legislation
What to Do If Stopped by Police in Ohio
We all recognize the need for effective law enforcement, but we should also understand our own rights and responsibilities in our interactions with the police. Everyone, including minors, has the right to courteous and respectful police treatment. If your rights are violated, don’t try to deal with the situation at the scene. You can talk […]
Posted inPolitics
None Of The Above: Improving Voter Turnout
By Gennifer Harding-Gosnell Eighty million Americans sat out the last presidential election in 2020. Of those who did vote, 85 million of them were registered to one of the two major political parties. But if non-voters were their own political party, they would nearly equal the numbers of Republicans and Democrats combined. Throughout the summer, […]
Posted inNeighborhood Hero
Constance Hill-Johnson: A Servant Leader From Down the Way
By Sharon A. Lewis Each year minority people from all walks of life achieve “firsts” and there is no doubt it will continue into the future. The tenure of Constance Hill-Johnson, the first African American woman to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors for The Cleveland Foundation, began in April of this year […]
Posted inDocumenters
Board denies use of West Park building for event space; community members ask for school security
Meeting coverage by Cleveland Documenters | Compiled by Signal Cleveland’s Doug Breehl-Pitorak Here’s what happened last week in local public government meetings covered by Cleveland Documenters. Cleveland Public Meetings Report – The week of Dec. 12, 2022 Handful of West Park residents oppose event center Dec. 12 – Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals Covered by Documenters Karima […]
Posted inNeighborhood Hero
Cowboy The Backyard Music Man
By Bruce Checefsky Johnnie L. Mayhew has been deejaying music for more than twenty-three years. Known as Cowboy, The Backyard Music Man, he is a role model for his community. Mayhew’s influence on the youth is positive and constructive. His commitment to entertainment, community and food is real. “I spin R&B, Hip Hop, Blues, and […]
Posted inPolitics
AAMP Ohio Says Learn from Failed Senate Bid
AAMP is a founding member of the Asian American Power Network, the leading network of grassroots community organizations working to mobilize AAPI voters and build progressive AAPI political power across the country. Asian-American Midwest Progressives in Ohio (AAMP Ohio) recognize Tim Ryan’s loss of his Senate bid is devastating for working Ohioans. According to AAMP […]