By Kayla Blake According to the American University’s School of Education, the School-to-Prison Pipeline (SPP) refers to the “practices and policies that disproportionately place students of color into the criminal justice system” (2021). It is known for placing black and brown kids, especially boys, in jails and juvenile detention centers more than their white counterparts. […]
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The First Tee of Cleveland: Cleveland Metroparks Washington Reservation Golf Course
By Ron Calhoun Washington Golf Course is a learning center located just outside of Cleveland off Route 77 South. The address is 3841 Washington Park Boulevard, Newburgh Heights, Ohio, 44105. The golf course has a 250-yard driving range, a full 9 holes of golf, putting greens, and power and hand carts for rental. There is […]
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Deep Roots Experience Art Gallery
By Gennifer Harding-Gosnell In a small brick building on the corner of E. 79th St. and Central Ave. sits an enclave of hope—four small window front shops: a soul food diner & carryout, a Bernie Sanders campaign office, a shop called the Negro Cultural Center, and on the corner, the Deep Roots Experience Art Gallery. […]
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The Roaming Biscuit’s Bake Shop and Café
By Ray Hom As part of our mission, The Cleveland Observer seeks to uplift and support minority-owned businesses in or near Cleveland, Ohio. I recently made plans with a neighborhood friend to meet for coffee and chat about a community project. He recommended meeting at The Bake Shop and Café at Tyler Village. To my […]
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Noise Pollution
By Sheila Ferguson Today the World Health Organization (WHO) calls noise pollution an immediate health crisis. We often think of issues of optimal nutrition and exercise as the primary keys to staying healthy. However, we all must be on guard for continuous exposure to loud noises and disturbing sounds. You could be risking your health […]
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Summer Heat and the Benefits of Adequate Water Consumption
By Sharon Lewis Summer is the time of year when you find the highest number of people outside enjoying the weather. The warmth offers a much-needed break from the cold. When the heat index rises, there are certain precautions that one should take to ensure safety. The heat index is a measurement indicating the level […]
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Rekindle Fellowship Announces Graduation, Grants, and Two Fall Cohorts
By Matt Fieldman The Rekindle Fellowship, a structured dialogue between Cleveland’s white Jewish and Black Christian communities, had an extremely busy June, receiving two significant grants, graduating its third cohort of 15 Fellows, and accepting two new Fall cohorts totaling 33 new Rekindle Fellows. “The Rekindle Fellowship is a prime example of the exact work […]
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Never Again: Remembering the Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
By Meghan K. Donovan On August 7, 2022, at 7:30 p.m., Cleveland Peace Action will commemorate the August 6 and 9, 1945 bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This event will take place at Rockefeller Lagoon at East 105th Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and will feature speakers, music, and poetry. The event will […]
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Documentary film “History of Cleveland’s Chinatown” Premiere
By Wayne Wong Johnny Wu, Lisa Wong, and Wayne Wong OCA Greater Cleveland (OCAGC) hosted a VIP premiere of the documentary film “History of Cleveland’s Chinatown – An Oral History of Chinese Americans in Cleveland” on June 25, 2022. OCAGC received a proclamation from the Office of Mayor Justin Bibb on June 4 recognizing the […]