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Cleveland Foundation partners with the Divine Nine to advance community engagement

By Gregory Burnett ● Social Equity ● September 4, 2025

The Divine Nine is a group of Black sororities and fraternities in Greater Cleveland that have formed a partnership. Through the partnership, the Foundation has set aside funds for each of them to use as needed to further their commitment to helping communities.

$13 million Interactive Media Lab opens at Cleveland Institute of Art

By Gregory Burnett ● Education ● August 25, 2025

When classes resume at The Cleveland Institute of Art (CIA) on August 25, students will have access to the new Interactive Media Lab, which opened with a soft launch in March. It’s a $13 million project that’s been in the works since 2019.

National Association of Black Journalists come to Cleveland amid concerns with AI, DEI cuts and layoffs at newsrooms

By Gregory Burnett ● Arts & Culture ● August 14, 2025

“There’s always going to be a need for this craft. But what does that look like going forward? We can’t control that, but we can certainly prepare ourselves to make sure we’re part of it as NABJ enters its next 50 years.”

Arts Impact offers an alternative way for students to view traditional classroom subjects like science and math

By Gregory Burnett ● Arts & Culture ● July 22, 2025

“There’s this huge connection with children’s thinking about math and understanding of social studies concepts with art. Many ways exist for children to share their ideas and thinking through other media. It could be painting, woodworking, or music. Kids will adapt easier if they are mentally engaged and on task.”

Healing through art: How a Cleveland artist used trauma to create a new exhibit

By Gregory Burnett ● Arts & Culture ● May 23, 2025

Audrey Magdics’ sorrow over her father’s stroke led to a new and impactful exhibition at the University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center’s Trudy Wiesenberger Gallery.

Inside a peaceful Tesla protest in Northeast Ohio [Photos]

By Gregory Burnett ● Civic Engagement ● March 27, 2025

Every other Saturday protesters gather at the Tesla dealership in Lyndhurst. On March 15, approximately 350 people gathered outside on Mayfield Road to protest the Trump administration’s DOGE program, which Tesla CEO Elon Musk oversees.

Circle East District development breaks ground in East Cleveland

By Gregory Burnett ● Development ● March 13, 2025

This is the start of another phase of redeveloping five streets east of Woodlawn Avenue.

Tremont’s Merrick House gets $150K for needed repairs

By Gregory Burnett ● Social Equity ● March 3, 2025

Merrick has grown exponentially since its beginning and now offers help for women during pregnancy and after-school programs for youths.

Blizzard Bash brings rockers together to fight hunger in Northeast Ohio

By Gregory Burnett ● Arts & Culture ● January 28, 2025

The annual Blizzard Bash will assemble some of Northeast Ohio’s top musical talents on Feb. 8 at the Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland’s North Collinwood neighborhood.

Finally getting their ‘due’: Exhibit honors Cleveland’s pioneering Black photographers

By Gregory Burnett ● Arts & Culture ● November 18, 2024

A new display at the Cleveland History Center highlights the works of the Plain Dealer’s and Cleveland Press’ first Black photographers, alongside the photography of other great Cleveland artists.

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