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 By Morgan Grady Across the U.S. and in Cleveland in particular, rising antisemitism and anti-Black racism are not separate phenomena. They are interconnected expressions of extremist ideology. The far right… Read more: Dividing Lines: How Antisemitism and Anti-Blackness Fuel American Extremism

By Konner Hines The U.S. Department of Labor has announced a nationwide suspension of Job Corps centers, including the Cleveland facility, citing financial deficits, safety concerns, and low graduation rates.… Read more: Federal Closure of Job Corps Threatens Cleveland Youth Training Programs

By Michael Patterson From June 9 to June 13, former Euclid High School Cheerleading Captain Deazhia Williams’ cheer camp provided middle school and high school cheerleaders with insights on leadership… Read more: From College Cheerleader to Mentor: Deazhia Williams Leads with Spirit

Staff Writer  Lawmakers, auditors, activists and voters are clashing over sweeping changes to Ohio’s property tax system as the 2025 election approaches.  Ohioans face a growing property tax problem as… Read more: Ohio in Transition: The 2025 Reform Battles

By Konner Hines Donald Trump’s sweeping budget bill has ignited a high-profile feud with Elon Musk, once a key ally and mega-donor. The clash signals deeper fractures in the conservative… Read more: Elon vs. Trump: Billionaire Feud Erupts Over Budget Bill

By Jennifer Bailey, LCSW and RDT What lessons do we inherit from those who came before us? We hope to receive wisdom, knowledge and resilience. Yet for many Black Americans,… Read more: From Shadows to Light: Healing Generational Trauma in the Black Community

By Lajean Ray When Virginia Bynum was born on April 29, 1925, in Wilson, North Carolina, the world was a very different place. Across 100 years of remarkable change, Virginia’s… Read more: A Life Well Lived: Virginia Bynum Turns 100

By Sandra Kluk Neighborhood Leadership Development Program & Community Development Corporation Leadership Program Seek 2025 Applicants Two no-cost leadership development programs are now accepting applications for their 2025 cohorts. If… Read more: Who Will Lead? Neighborhood Programs Open Doors for 2025

By Vince Robinson A Presidential Welcome with Star Power Tri-C President Dr. Michael Baston kicked off the 46th annual Tri-C JazzFest with an energy that matched that of the opening… Read more: Tri-C JazzFest ’25: An Energetic Experience

By 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… Read more: First Reading Emergency Ordinances Referred May/June 2025