Listen to this articleBy Denise Holcomb Removing the Stigma seeks youth-focused organizations, individuals, businesses, and volunteers to support our Youth Life CLE Readiness program. In the summer of 2024, we launched the Youth Life CLE Awareness and Prevention program to promote the removal of stigma around suicide and create a safe environment for youth to […]
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Breaking Barriers: Why the Black Community Still Struggles to Access Therapy
Listen to this articleBy Jennifer Bailey, LCSW; LICSW-CP; RDT From August 1619 to December 1865, the enslavement of Black people played a crucial role in the American economy, providing a lucrative foundation of wealth and status for the United States of America (Jim Crow Museum). For 246 years, Black people endured physical, sexual, and psychological […]
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DEI Words to Avoid in Funding Proposals — And What to Say Instead
Listen to this articleBy Ray’Chel Wilson, CFEI The world of grant writing is not one-size-fits-all, but recent diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) shifts have created a newly complex landscape for businesses, social enterprises, and nonprofits alike. What once resonated with funders may now raise eyebrows, requiring a more strategic and informed approach. As national development […]
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Healing Together: Survivors of Suicide Loss Share Strength and Support
Listen to this articleBy Darcella L. Lambert On April 12, NeighborUp funding enabled Removing The Stigma to host the Survivors of Suicide Loss Luncheon: A Day to Remember, at the Stella Walsh Recreation Center, located on Broadway Avenue in Cleveland. The event provided a supportive space for those grieving the loss of a loved one […]
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Building Black Wealth in Cleveland: 3 Community-Driven Strategies
Listen to this articleBy Ray’Chel Wilson, CFEI Let’s be real: economic uncertainty isn’t just a buzzword you hear on the news—it’s something you feel in your bones, especially if you’re part of Cleveland’s Black community. The legacy of redlining, the sting of predatory lending, and the constant hustle to make ends meet are all too […]
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Cassie’s testimony in the Diddy trial exposes the underbelly of their relationship
Listen to this article NEW YORK (AP) — The R&B singer Cassie returned to the witness stand Wednesday and continued recounting painful and humiliating details of life with her ex-boyfriend, Sean “Diddy” Combs. Prosecutors allege Combs used his fame and fortune to orchestrate an empire of exploitation, coercing women into abusive sex parties. His lawyers argue that, although […]
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Divisions emerge among House Republicans over how much to cut taxes and Medicaid in Trump’s bill
Listen to this article By LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press Eds: UPDATES: adds details, freshens headline WASHINGTON (AP) — Cheers broke out early Wednesday as Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee signed off on the GOP tax breaks bill after a grueling round-the-clock session that pushed President Donald Trump’s package past overwhelming Democratic opposition. But there’s […]
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From Graduation to Cancellation: Kanye West’s Tumultuous Legacy
Listen to this articleBy Konner Hines Kanye West, once celebrated as a groundbreaking artist and fashion mogul, now faces significant scrutiny as his controversial statements and actions overshadow his contributions to music and culture. Once hailed as a genius, West has increasingly become a polarizing figure due to his offensive remarks and behaviors in recent […]
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TCO Cleveland Weekly News Brief – May 9, 2025
Listen to this articleCity & Civic News Cleveland Erases $165 Million in Medical Debt for ResidentsThe Cleveland City Council has utilized $1.9 million in pandemic relief funds to eliminate over $165 million in medical debt for more than 160,000 residents. Partnering with Undue Medical Debt, the initiative automatically forgave debts for individuals earning up to […]
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TCO National Weekly News Brief
Listen to this articleU.S. Politics & Policy U.S.-UK Trade Agreement ReachedThe Biden administration finalized a scaled-back trade agreement with the United Kingdom this week, reducing some tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods and British automobile imports. While both sides framed the deal as progress, critics argue the agreement lacks the depth of a full free-trade pact. […]
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TCO Ohio Weekly News Brief – May 9, 2025
Listen to this articlePolitics & Government Ohio GOP Endorses Vivek Ramaswamy for GovernorThe Ohio Republican Party has officially endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy as its candidate for the 2026 gubernatorial race. The endorsement, passed with a 60-3 vote, bolsters Ramaswamy’s bid to succeed term-limited Governor Mike DeWine. Ramaswamy, who previously launched a 2024 presidential campaign before endorsing […]
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More older Americans worry Social Security won’t be there for them, an AP-NORC poll finds
Listen to this article By FATIMA HUSSEIN and AMELIA THOMSON-DEVEAUX Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As the Social Security Administration undergoes massive changes and staffing cuts ushered in by the Trump administration, an increasing share of older Americans — particularly Democrats — aren’t confident the benefit will be available to them, a poll shows. The share of […]
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A woman who called a Black child a slur has raised a backlash but also thousands of dollars
Listen to this articleBy TERRY TANG and SARAH RAZA Associated Press NOTE CONTENTS: This story contains a term that refers to a racial slur. A video showing a Minnesota woman at a playground last week openly admitting to using a racist slur against a Black child has garnered millions of views. Maybe equally viral has […]
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Smokey Robinson’s lawyer says rape allegations against him are ‘vile’ and ‘false’
Listen to this articleLOS ANGELES (AP) — Smokey Robinson’s lawyer said allegations of rape and sexual assault against him in a lawsuit from four former housekeepers are “vile” and “false.” Attorney Christopher Frost said in a statement Wednesday that the evidence “will show that this is simply an ugly method of trying to extract money from an […]
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Cleveland Teacher Wins National Grant to Study Education in Ghana
Listen to this articleQuelina Jordan-Shaw receives $4,964 from Fund for Teachers to design her own learning experience. Quelina Jordan-Shaw, a high school teacher at Cleveland Metropolitan Remote School, has been selected as a 2025 Fund for Teachers Fellow. She will receive a $4,964 grant to travel to Ghana this summer, where she will study how […]
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Cavaliers Face Uphill Battle Against Pacers: Strategy and Grit Key to Game 2 Victory
Listen to this articleBy Ron Calhoun After a 121–112 loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves at a critical crossroads. With injuries plaguing the roster and Indiana’s transition offense firing on all cylinders, the Cavs must make rapid and strategic adjustments ahead of Tuesday […]
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Cleveland City Council -First Reading Emergency Ordinances Referred March/April
Listen to this articleBy Observers AI The Cleveland Observer is dedicated to informing residents about legislative activities under review. By reporting on ordinances and resolutions during their initial stages, the Observer enables community members to engage with their Council members, providing feedback or expressing support before final decisions are made. As read March 18, 2025 […]
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BURKINA FASO’S TRAORÉ EXTENDS RULE AMID SURGING PAN-AFRICAN ALLIANCES
Listen to this articleBurkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré, left, with Botswana’s President Duma Boko, and Guinea’s President Mamady Doumbouya, seen among the guests attending Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama’s inauguration ceremony, at the Independence Square in Accra, Ghana, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu) Burkina Faso, a West African nation facing years of violence […]
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CDC reports 216 child deaths this flu season, the most in 15 years
Listen to this article By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer Eds: UPDATES: Updates Media. NEW YORK (AP) — More U.S. children have died this flu season than at any time since the swine flu pandemic 15 years ago, according to a federal report released Friday. The 216 pediatric deaths reported by the Centers for Disease Control and […]
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Man whose son was killed by Cincinnati police now charged in death of deputy
Listen to this article By JOHN SEEWER Associated Press Eds: UPDATES: This story adds details on the gun recovered and body camera video. A man who struck and killed a county deputy with his car on Friday is the father of a teenager who was shot and killed by a Cincinnati police officer a day […]
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Ohio Passes New Law to Help Drivers Keep Their Licenses
Listen to this articleBy Ron Calhoun A new law, House Bill 29 (H.B. 29), will soon make it easier for Ohio drivers to keep their licenses. Right now, people can lose their driver’s licenses for things that don’t always involve bad driving, like not paying court fines or child support. This law changes that. It […]
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TCO Ohio Weekly News Brief: April 21th 2025
Listen to this articleBringing Ohio’s top stories from last week into focus with clarity and conscience By The Cleveland Observer Staff ⚖️ Ohio’s Death Penalty Under Renewed Scrutiny “The system is inefficient and wasteful.” — Attorney General Dave Yost Advocates are intensifying efforts to abolish Ohio’s death penalty, citing over $1 billion spent since 1981 […]
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Parma’s First Black Council Member Sees Changing City
Listen to this articleBy Ron Kisner As evidence of a changing Parma, the city known for its racially torn history including a 27-year-old Cleveland NAACP housing and employment discrimination suit finally settled in 2002, has appointed its first black council member, Monica Wilson. Clearly aware of her city’s sordid racial history, Wilson, who represents […]
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Is the U.S. Dollar Facing a Confidence Crisis?
Listen to this articleBy Staff Writer As markets digest the shockwaves from Donald Trump’s April 2 “Liberation Day” tariff blitz, one economic heavyweight appears wounded: the U.S. dollar. Once considered the ultimate safe-haven currency, the greenback has steadily slid in value—raising serious concerns among global investors about its long-term strength and reliability. A Sharp Decline […]
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NBA playoff guide: Who plays when, how to watch, what the odds are
Listen to this article By The Associated Press Eds: UPDATES: with Saturday’s results, items on Sunday’s games, photos. Make a statement, Minnesota. Day 1 of the NBA playoffs had a headline: The Timberwolves didn’t just go into Los Angeles and beat LeBron James, Luka Doncic and the Lakers, but they did so by 22 points — matching the biggest […]
