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By Bob Ferguson The Karamu House Theatre is unquestionably the oldest African-American performing arts theater in operation today in the United States. Karamu was established and opened its doors in 1915 as The Neighborhood Playhouse Settlement, located at 2239 E. 38th Street. The word (Ka-ra-mu) in Swahili means “a place of joyful gathering,” where families… Read more: The Legendary Karamu House Theatre

By Katarina Partika Before embarking on a journey to help young athletes with their mental health, Cleveland native and former football star Jeremy Boone had to face his own set of mental health concerns. Looking back, Boone realizes the times he was in transition were the times he needed the most help. “I played college… Read more: Jeremy Boone: Finding Direction Through Mental Health Advocacy

By Shaniyah Hubbard The Cleveland Anthony J. Celebrezze Fire Boat, named after the 49th mayor of Cleveland, is up for sale. Asking price starts at $5,000. The boat, which was on the scene in 1969 when the Cuyahoga River caught fire, was decommissioned on June 28th, but still has potential. The engine measures 61 feet long and 16′… Read more: Cleveland Fire Boat For Sale

By Anthony Byrd On June 22, 2023, the Cleveland Cavaliers, in collaboration with the City of Cleveland, unveiled their 14th renovated gymnasium at the Collinwood Neighborhood Resource and Recreation Center (NRRC). Located at 16300 Lakeshore Blvd, it is a tribute to both community and basketball. The Cavaliers have undertaken an exciting project aimed at improving… Read more: The Cavaliers Remodel Local Recreation Center

The Cleveland Observer is looking to form a student news desk. This college-level news desk team will report on topics students are facing and will initially focus on mental health. The content will focus on reporting stories in the community through a solutions lens. The team will convene in September, meet biweekly through November, and… Read more: The Cleveland Observer Student Media Challenge