Mandy Kraynak, Author at The Land

How are companies succeeding at diversity and inclusion? It starts with introspection and reflection

By Mandy Kraynak ● Economy ● November 3, 2022

The median income for white residents in the Cleveland area is more than twice that of Black residents. White workers are disproportionately represented in higher-wage occupations, while Black worker are disproportionately represented in lower-wage jobs. Some Northeast Ohio companies are taking steps to close the gaps.

What is solutions journalism, and why is it part of The Land’s mission?

By Mandy Kraynak ● The Land Blog ● October 19, 2022

The Land aims to foster accountability, inform the community, and inspire people to take action. Rather than only covering problems, we practice solutions journalism, which means reporting on how the community is responding to problems and whether or not these efforts are working.

A marketplace 7+ years in the making, CentroVilla25 aspires to build wealth, meet community needs

By Mandy Kraynak ● Development ● October 18, 2022

Transforming a vacant warehouse in the Clark-Fulton neighborhood, CentroVilla25 will feature 20 micro-retailers, a commercial kitchen, a specialty grocery store, and an outdoor plaza. The project’s leaders and supporters hope it will improve access to fresh food and build wealth in the neighborhood, all while representing and celebrating Latino culture.

Hundreds of small business owners attend training camp hosted by JumpStart, Browns

By Mandy Kraynak ● Entrepreneurs ● September 13, 2022

In the second of four events, entrepreneurs gathered at FirstEnergy Stadium on Wednesday for networking, workshops, and panel discussions with other entrepreneurs and mentors.

Chinese dragon at One World Day Parade of Flags

76th One World Day celebrates Cleveland’s cultural diversity

By Cindy Bailie, Mandy Kraynak & Hannah Mosley ● Arts & Culture ● August 31, 2022

On a sticky but sunny late summer day, The Land joined in the festivities at the 76th annual One World Day on August 28, 2022. The festival, which courses through the Glenville neighborhood via Martin Luther King Jr. Drive from Lake Erie and University Circle, is hosted by the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation.

Cleveland coalition tasked with addressing racism takes first steps

By Mandy Kraynak ● Government ● August 9, 2022

Two years ago, Cleveland City Council passed a resolution declaring racism a public health crisis. Now, the coalition tasked with addressing the crisis is taking its first public steps.

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