Listen to this articleBy Lisa O’Brien The city of Cleveland was founded over 225 years ago, and from the beginning, African American history has been an important part of the city. Cleveland has been a place for African American art, sports, news, and culture to flourish. This article highlights ten historic African American landmarks. All […]
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Neighborhood Heros: A Servant’s Heart, Ms. Marilyn
Listen to this articleBy Sharon Lewis Our task is to embrace shared wisdom because it can be a defining moment that takes us to our destiny. I recently talked to Ms. Marilyn a community advocate and leader in Woodhill Homes, a Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) property located in Cleveland’s Woodhill Neighborhood. Most days, you […]
Posted inPolitics, Opinion
The Disparity of Younger Voters
Listen to this articleBy Kayla Blake One of the things that I noticed was that there were a lot of older voters and very few young people. There is a severe lack of political voices among those who are younger. In November, 2021, Cleveland had a mayoral election. On election day, I worked at the […]
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Celebrating Black Excellence
Listen to this articleBy Jeremiah Al-Jeleel Black history should be celebrated every day. We as a people have contributed a lot to society. We contribute so much that some people don’t even consider that the most common household items originated from black inventors. For example, the dryer; most people would consider the creator of the […]
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No Way Out? Black male suicides rising faster than any other racial group
By ReShonda Tate This post was originally published on Defender Network Researchers are sounding the alarm about the number of young Black men who are dying by suicide; from the 26-year-old son of award-winning actress and director Regina King, to Kevin Ward the young Black mayor of Hyattsville, MD. Some in the African American community are speaking out […]
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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 […]
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Who Are These Black Clevelanders?
Staff Writer Bill Cobbs was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, where his parents were hard-working people, who instilled in him a sense of self-reliance and humility. As an amateur actor at the city’s Karamu House Theater, he starred in the Ossie Davis play “Purlie Victorious.” Cobbs was an Air Force radar technician for eight […]
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The Cleveland Observer Kid’s Korner
By Trish Johnson Did you know that the Arts can have a huge impact on youth development? Research has shown that exposure to the Arts can help young people develop many positive skills such as persistence, collaboration, creative thinking, motivation, and problem solving. The Cleveland Observer’s bi-monthly Kid’s Korner will feature drawings, paintings and poetry […]
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What the Emmet Till Anti-Lynching Law Means to All Americans
Listen to this articleBy Sheila Ferguson Strange Fruit: Southern trees bear a strange fruit, Blood on the leaves and blood at the root. Black bodies swingin’ in the Southern breeze, Strange fruit hangin’ from the poplar trees. – Strange Fruit – Billie Holiday The Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Bill was first introduced in the House […]
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Things to Do to Avoid a Car-Jacking
By Garfield Heights Police Department – Ohio Due to an increased number of vehicle thefts and carjackings, here are a few tips to consider to keep you and your family safe! – Always keep your doors and windows locked. – Do not leave your car running with keys in the ignition. – When stopped in traffic, […]
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Drive the $331.3 million Opportunity Corridor
Listen to this articleOhio Department of Transportation OPPORTUNITY CORRIDOR: The purpose of the Opportunity Corridor Project is to improve the transportation system and support planned economic development in the areas between I-490/I-77 and University Circle in Cleveland. The area between I-490 and University Circle includes a part of Cleveland known as the “Forgotten Triangle” due […]
