As part of our editorial workflow, this article was reviewed using the TCO Editorial Prompt AI Style Guide. Human editors always make the final decisions

The Cleveland Foundation (TCF) has awarded The Cleveland Observer (TCO) a grant from its Cleveland Black Futures Fund. The Fund supports Cleveland-based nonprofit organizations that are both Black-led and Black-serving. TCO staff and Board members wish to thank the Cleveland Foundation and their partners for this great resource, in furtherance of building a non-profit media/publishing company.
The mission of The Cleveland Observer is to engage, educate and empower the communities we serve. But for the grace of God, and the funding provided by Neighborhood Connections and the Cleveland Foundation, TCO would not exist. On behalf of all of us at The Cleveland Observer – Thank You!

Ron Calhoun, President and Publisher
The Cleveland Observer

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The Cleveland Observer remains committed to producing journalism that is accurate, community-centered, and reflective of Cleveland’s diverse voices. As part of our editorial workflow, this article was reviewed using the TCO Editorial Prompt AI Style Guide, a structured tool that supports clarity, fact-checking standards, community impact framing, sourcing, and overall readability. All recommendations generated by the AI are reviewed, verified, and approved by a human content provider before publication.
Human editors always make the final decisions.

Ron Calhoun is the Founder and President of the Cleveland Observer and a retired IT professional with 15 years of experience. With a strong background in information technology, he is passionate about...