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Christopher Johnston

Christopher Johnston has published more than 3,000 articles in publications including American Theatre, Christian Science Monitor, History Magazine and Scientific American. His book, Shattering Silences: Strategies to Prevent Sexual Assault, Heal Survivors, and Bring Assailants to Justice (Skyhorse) was published in May 2018.

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National expert, trafficking survivor, leader Alia Azariah to keynote event in Cleveland

A California native, Azariah serves as director of collective impact for Safe House Project (SHP) in Ventura, a national nonprofit organization, and advocate to prevent human trafficking that provides aftercare for victims and helps them transition into safe, restorative care.

Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards weekend celebrates 2026 winners at 91st annual event

“We’re taking all of the good work the partners do year round and creating a space that allows us to have conversations that create shared language for experiences that otherwise might remain private or unspoken for readers but become a special experience for everyone.”

Kortney Morrow leads historic Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards into the future

This spring was a most fruitful season for Cleveland poet Kortney Morrow. 

TRG Multimedia tempting filmmakers from Hollywood to Northeast Ohio

“I don’t know if there’s anywhere from New York to Chicago that offers the sheer capabilities that they do, so to not have to go out of state or long distances for shoots and have that in our backyard is pretty incredible."

Clevelander Justine Siegal says “Play Ball” for inaugural season of Women’s Professional Baseball League

The league is partially the result of her lifelong mission to break the barrier for women in professional baseball.

Survivor of human trafficking in Elyria now a fierce advocate for other survivors: Part 2
Survivor of human trafficking in Elyria now a fierce advocate for other survivors

After enduring multiple human traffickers, Brittany Figlar is now fighting for systemic change to how we approach survivors.

Vanity Crash, local musicians celebrate David Bowie in ‘docuconcert’ at Music Box Supper Club

David Bowie had a special connection to Cleveland and you can both learn about and celebrate his historic career during this upcoming show.

Larchmere Cultural Arts Festival returns for 2nd annual celebration of African American arts, artists

This year, the three-day weekend arts celebration will feature an opening reception and visual art exhibition, a digital photography exhibition, short plays, short films, a poetry showcase, author’s forum, artist recognition, food vendors and music events.

BorderLight Theatre Festival brings its distinctive theatrical smorgasbord to Cleveland

This year's slate of shows again offers performances unlikely to be found anywhere else.

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