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Do Nothing! It’s Good for You. Why Downtime is Vital
By Khemi Adé Daydreaming is directly linked to having a healthier mind and even a healthier life. Time…
Happy Body, Happy Brain: The Benefits of Exercising
By Khemi Adé The Cleveland Clinic has found that moving the body improves blood flow to the brain,…
Navigating Power Outages: Comprehensive Guide to Preparation and Safety
By Sheila Ferguson When winter’s cold and summer heat creeps in, power outages become a big worry. Power…
Preparing for Adulthood
By Sarai Murdock Life comes with certain experiences nobody can escape, adulthood is being one of them. The…
One Foster Mom’s Call to Recruit New Foster Parents
By Sheila Ferguson Rhonda Wilson, a community-based service worker in Cleveland’s Hough neighborhood, emphasizes the critical need for…
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Health
July is Cord Blood Awareness Month: Why You Should Care
By Sharon Lewis What is cord blood? It is the blood in the umbilical cord – the lifeline that connects a…
Happy Body, Happy Brain: The Benefits of Exercising
By Khemi Adé The Cleveland Clinic has found that moving the body improves blood flow to the brain, reduces inflammation, promotes…
Basic Facts On Sleep Hygiene
Poor sleep hygiene can become a major health issue at any age, especially when you are under stress—or work the…
Generational Trauma
By Sharon Lewis Just like hair and eye color, freckles, family recipes, and heirlooms, trauma can be passed down from generation…
The Brain-Boosting Benefits of Exercise
By Khemi Adé The Cleveland Clinic has found that moving the body improves blood flow to the brain, reduces inflammation, promotes…
Book Review: America’s ‘Nap Bishop’ Offers Strategies for Rest As
By Sheila Ferguson Tricia Hersey is the New York Times best-selling author of “Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto.” The Atlanta, Georgia-based…
Faith
Death: Myths and Truth
By Pastor Larry Frazier Benjamin Franklin, an American diplomat and publisher once said, “In this world, nothing is certain except death…
Jesus Cares About You
By Pastor Larry Frazier I heard an interesting story on the news some time ago. There was a Marine Corps sergeant…
Journeying Across Faiths and Beyond: Exploring Submission
Guest Writer Embark on a journey through diverse spiritual traditions and secular philosophies. This is delving into submission, sacrifice, and service,…
Africa’s Influence on Christianity is profound, often overlooked
Guest Writer The influence of Africa on Christianity is profound and often overlooked. To understand this, we need to delve into…
Millennials Talk God
By Vince Robinson The African American Archives Auxiliary and African American Initiatives at the Western Reserve Historical Society partnered with the…
Common Sayings from the Bible
by Larry Fraizier If you have ever wondered where some of the sayings and expressions that have found their way into…
Education
Community Development Corporation Leadership Program Seeks 2024 Applicants
By Sandra Kluk If you are passionate, committed and dedicated to taking an active role in improving your community, you may…
East Tech Warriors score FIRST Robotics Competition Ohio State Championship
By Khalil Anderson CLEVELAND, OH – The Tech Warriors from East Technical High School in Cleveland made history by becoming state…
Concerns Arise Over Student Impact Following CMSD Deficit Reduction Plan
By Izzy Aparicio In a 7-1 vote on Feb. 27, the Board of Education approved The Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s (CMSD)…
Is College Worth the Cost?
By: Sarai Murdock Over the last decades, the average cost of college tuition has increased. Many students are not only in…
Covid Guidance Is Missing In Ohio Schools
By Sheila Ferguson Recently, several Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) parents contacted The Cleveland Observer (TCO) to see how school districts…
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…
Heros
Fresh Cuts for Clevelanders in Buckeye Neighborhood
By Devon Jones As a part of our mission, The Cleveland Observer seeks to uplift and support minority-owned businesses in or…
Tahirah S. Mujahid: Encouraging Honest Life Changes
By Sheila Ferguson This tribute is for one of Hough’s own, Mrs. Tahirah Mujahid, a coworker and colleague for over 20…
Gurnese Smedley Turns 100 Years Old
By Guest Writer Ms. Gurnese Smedley was born to Ed and Hattie Delonely on Aug. 16, 1923, in Sheffield, Alabama. She…
Entrepreneur: Larkins Closing One Door And Opening Another
By Sheila Ferguson On July 29, 2023, Jacqueline Larkins officially retired as the proprietor of Café Phix-Midtown in Cleveland’s Ward 7….
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…
Cowboy The Backyard Music Man
Quest Writer Johnnie L. Mayhew has been deejaying music for more than twenty-three years. Known as Cowboy, The Backyard Music Man,…
Wealth
Legal Aid helps Northeast Ohioans get ‘Economic Justice’
By Tonya Sams Money issues can cause an enormous amount of stress and fear. Concerns about money can determine housing choices,…
California’s $20 Fast Food Wage: Mixed Impact Ohio for Workers
By Izzy Aparicio California’s recent enactment of a new law, establishing a separate minimum wage of $20 specifically for fast-food restaurant…
New Report Warns of Potential 20% Cut in Social Security
Staff Writer A comprehensive analysis released March 20, 2024 by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) forecasts a grim outlook for Social…
Navigating Medicaid: Demystifying Qualified Income Trusts
By Ray’Chel Wilson Medicaid can be a lifesaver for many, but what if your income is too high to qualify? That’s…
What you should know about credit scores and bankruptcy
Most consumers know that credit scores and bankruptcies can impact their financial well-being but don’t understand how. Credit scores can…
Retire Rich: An Easy IRA Guide
Guest Writer Discover the straightforward path to a prosperous retirement with Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). This guide builds on our previous…
Editorial
Cleveland: At The Crossroads of Courage and Power of The
By Imani Capri “Never underestimate the power of a small group of people to change the world. In fact, it is…
Embracing the Power of Art: A Call for Change
By Vince Robinson In a recent gathering hosted by the City Club of Cleveland, titled “The Changing Landscape of Arts and…
Is this the time for Form based Coding?
By Ron Calhoun The City of Cleveland is pushing to increase the population in Cleveland, buzz word “Density” by promoting development….
Go With The Flow – An Age-Old Tradition
An editorial by Sheila Ferguson It took me years to realize that “going with the flow” was an age-old universal concept….
Neighborliness and Paying It Forward
An Editorial by Sheila Ferguson “The generous man will be prosperous, and he who waters will himself be watered.” -Proverbs 11:25 I…
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…
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Algebra Tea House: A Beacon of Community and Cultural Harmony
By Amahriah Ransom Today, we bring you a narrative on the…
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