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Operation Helene Relief: Community Task Force Mobilizes for Hurricane Aid. Volunteers Wanted
Cuyahoga County, OH. Local business owners and social justice organizations in Cuyahoga County prepare to aid victims of Hurricane Helene. Several group members are going to North Carolina to help individuals, families, and businesses.
Opinion: Investigating Missing Democrat Office in Garfield Heights Stirs Political Divide
(Disclaimer: This issue was brought to our attention by Councilman Clifford Kelly. Kelly is the President of the Garfield Heifhts DEM PAC. The allegations and concerns are not from Brown on Cleveland, Newsbreak, or any affiliate)
Neglected Maple Heights Apartments: City's Inaction Leaves Residents in Distress
Maple Heights, OH. Maple Heights is a small suburb on the southeast side of Cleveland, Ohio. It has approximately 23,136 residents. As with neighboring communities, Maple Heights has numerous apartment buildings rated from good to deplorable. The community appears to be no different. They have issues with slum landlords and unkempt apartment complexes.
Akron's Empowerment Zone: Women Supporting Women at Hardesty Park
Akron, OH. - The Women Supporting Women Empowerment movement is coming to Akron's Hardesty Park on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. It's all hands on deck. The women come from Ohio, and zip codes are not a factor. It's an Empowerment Zone for women, supported by women, organized by women, and for all women.
2023-24 Ohio School Report Card: Find Your Ranking
Columbus Ohio. Educators, school boards, families, and stakeholders regularly check the State's rating of their local schools; this year is no different. A recent press release from the Ohio Department of Education says, "Ohio School Report Cards show improved English language arts proficiency for elementary students: The Percentage of students earning an industry-recognized credential double the State's rating of their local schools, and this over the past year; graduation rates reach highest levels in more than a decade.
Empowering Women: Trustee Kiana Belcher of Dolton, Illinois Keynotes Women's Conference
Cleveland, OH. - The Women's Commission of Education of Training, a not-for-profit organization, along with the Black Women Commission of Cuyahoga County, held its annual women's conference, "Sisters in Strength Power Zone Evening Brunch," on Monday, September 9, 2024, at the Flava Southern Cuisine Restaurant in Garfield Heights, Ohio.
Poster Sparks Controversy: Employee Termination Shocks Harvard Community
Cleveland, OH. - Cleveland Ward One Lee and Harvard community saw approximately 100 or more 11 x 18 pink and white poster boards attached to utility poles this morning as people traveled to and from work. The shocking discovery was not the posters but the message the poster boards carried.
Opinion: Obstruction and Interference in Police Inspector General Search Raises Concerns
CLEVELAND, OH – Serious concerns have been raised regarding the transparency and integrity of the search process for the City's Inspector General, the primary internal watchdog for the Division of Police. Documentation and evidence suggest that certain Commissioners and staff members deliberately obstruct this crucial process, undermine its effectiveness, and compromise the public's trust.
Cleveland's 11th Congressional Labor Day Parade: A Family-Friendly Celebration
Cleveland, Ohio: It's Labor Day, and the 11th Congressional District kicked off its annual Labor Day Parade. With over 250 parade participants, Congresswoman Shontel Brown and her committee led one of the largest parade celebratory in Cleveland.
Empowering Health: Black Men's Wellness Fair
Cleveland, OH. - University Hospitals and sponsors held the Black Men Health and Wellness Fair this morning at the Wade Oval. With over 200 people in attendance, the Health Fair had many opportunities and resources for children, teens, adults, and senior citizens. Although the fair was geared towards Black Men, there was something there for everyone. "It's a beautiful day, and we are here not just to enjoy the company of our colleagues and community partners; we are here to stress why everyone needs to get health screenings and see their doctor regularly. We never want it too late to say, "I wish I should have." We need to learn to get checked out to ensure that we stay healthy and maintain our independence," said Ron Billups, who attended the fair with his wife, Sheila.
Creating Safe Schools: Councilwoman Collier Unites Community for Non-Violent School Year
Garfield Heights, OH. - Garfield Heights Ward One Councilwoman Stacy Collier is calling for a non-violent school year. With all of the turmoil and violence within the Garfield Heights Public Schools, residents and community leaders are trying to develop and deploy action plans to aid young people and families with violence prevention techniques.
Social Media Scammers Target Local Women's Events: Beware Ticket Fraud!
Cleveland, Ohio. Social media scammers recently targeted the Women's Commission for Education and Training (WCET) and the Black Women Commission of Cuyahoga County (BWCCC) in what appears to be an act of deception and fraud.
Stopping Violence in Garfield Heights: Former Councilman Unites Community
Garfield Heights, OH. - The City of Garfield Heights has been in the news for frequent school violence: fights, bullying, and assaults. Legislators, past and present, are working to help curb the violence and scare tactics running rampant throughout the community.
Opinion: Emergency Crisis: Power Outages and Food Shortages - Ignored Working Class
(Disclaimer: This article is an opinion piece by Kimberly F Brown, also known as Brown on Cleveland. This article is not the opinion of Newbreak or any of its affiliates. The views expressed are the sole opinion of Brown.)
Governor DeWine Declares Emergency for NE Ohio Counties
(Press Release from the office of Mike DeWine, Governor of the State of Ohio. Governor DeWine's focus is on our local communities following the weather crisis. The release was sent to all media on Saturday, August 10, 2024)
Congresswoman Brown Joins Colleague Urges Gov. Dewine: Declare State Emergency for Ohio Power Outage
(Disclaimer. This article is an official press release from the office of Congresswoman Shontel Brown of the 11th Congressional District) Cleveland, OH. Following the tornado that disrupted the livelihood of tens of thousands of Ohioans - and lost power, Congresswoman Shontel Brown joins colleagues in asking Ohio's Governor Mike Dewine to declare Northeast Ohio as an emergency.
Opinion - Amazon: Invest in Community Safety, Be Good Neighbors
Disclaimer: This article is the sole opinion of Tara Mosley Weems, CEO of B&V Family Community Resource House in Akron, OH. The views expressed are not those of Kimberly F Brown, Brown on Cleveland, Newsbreak, or any of its affiliates)
Uniting Black Women: NCBW President Renee Jackson's Call to Action
Cleveland, OH. - The newly elected President of the National Congress of Black Women, Renee Williams-Jackson, is taking the bull by the horns. Although she was recently installed as President on Saturday, July 27, 2024, she is already garnering attention and making a stand about how much she will move the National Congress of Black Women of Greater Cleveland Chapter organization forward.
New President Renee Williams-Jackson Leads National Congress of Black Women of Greater Cleveland
Cleveland, OH. - It celebrates bringing women together for one common cause: serving their communities. The National Congress of Black Women Cleveland Chapter held its 2024-2027 Investiture of Officers and Chairs on Saturday, July 17, 2024, at the St. Agnes of Fatima Parish in Cleveland, Ohio. Filled with a sea of yellow and white decor, the women enjoyed an afternoon with family and friends to uplift new members, meet interested individuals, and share a meal with newly elected officers.
Mischief at Family Dollar Forces Closure: Cleveland Ward 4 Community Suffers
Cleveland, OH. - As people struggle to get work and find jobs to make a living, feed their families, and continue to be law-abiding citizens, other folks who are not inclined to live that way appear to be destroying the fabric of our communities.
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"Brown On Cleveland" features podcast host, former licensed social worker, occasional National FOX News Network guest, and social justice activist Kimberly F. Brown. Brown is a former talk show host with WOVU.95fm. She has over 20 years of experience as an on-air radio personality. Brown is the Chief Administrator of The Brown Report Newspaper and the host of the Little Hut Podcast. Her background is in criminal justice, broadcasting, and investigative reporting.
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