By Briana Oldham, Cleveland Foundation Equity Communications and Engagement Fellow “Systemic racism exists and it’s important to say out loud. It affects every area of life, every system we operate within and every single individual. We can only...
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From remote learning to telehealth appointments to virtual job interviews, the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed more people online, drawing increased attention to Greater Cleveland’s connectivity crisis. The digital divide in Northeast Ohio predates the...
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By Briana Oldham, Cleveland Foundation Equity Communications and Engagement Fellow In the year that once was, 2020 threw everything but the kitchen sink at us. Despite all the trials and tribulations, one theme that emerged was collaboration. Whether it was...
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By Nelson Beckford, Program Director, Neighborhood Revitalization & Engagement In traditional cultures, the cycle of the seasons is recognized and celebrated with ceremonies. These ceremonies and traditions encourage connection to people and place or a...
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The Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellowship offers emerging young leaders the skills and networks needed to create the community they envision and jumpstart a career in public service. In this #FellowFriday blog, 2019-20 Cleveland Foundation Public...
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The COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Ohio has begun, with some residents now eligible to get vaccinated. Many people have questions about the vaccine; some are unsure when and where they can get vaccinated, while others are concerned about whether the vaccine will...
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By Briana Oldham, Cleveland Foundation Equity Communications and Engagement Fellow They say experience is life’s greatest teacher. For Karen Murray, an Adult Reference Associate at East Cleveland Public Library (ECPL), the theme of helping and learning...
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Whether we’re looking for directions, accessing our bank account, registering to vote, attending a class or making an appointment for vaccination, our daily lives increasingly depend on an internet connection. The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed us to spend...
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The Cleveland Foundation upholds a longstanding commitment to racial equity ingrained in our grantmaking and community engagement initiatives and heightened by the recent national reckoning on systemic racism. As an urgent and timely extension of this work...
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