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Don’t ‘Punish Them More.’ Effort Grows to Ease Job Barriers After Prison Release

By Stan Donaldson Jr. ● Economy ● June 5, 2023

Nearly 2,000 formerly incarcerated people return to Cleveland each year with few job prospects. Some lawmakers want to change that.

In an effort to diversify, Cleveland Police look to HBCUs

By Stan Donaldson Jr. ● Public Safety ● January 9, 2023

Amid scrutiny over Cleveland police hiring practices, the department has been scouting Historically Black Colleges and Universities to help fix its image. Not everyone is on board.

Ohio lawmaker wants law requiring police to record race during traffic stops

By Mark Puente & Stan Donaldson Jr. ● Public Safety ● December 2, 2022

In January, State Rep. Juanita Brent will introduce legislation requiring police agencies to record race data when making traffic stops. The Cleveland Democrat says “the only way we can make systemic change is with the data.”

How a wealthy suburb profits from ticketing Black drivers

By Mark Puente, Stan Donaldson Jr. & Cid Standifer ● Social Equity ● November 21, 2022

Bratenahl has assessed more than $700,000 in fines, court costs and other revenue since 2020, mostly from Black Clevelanders who drove through the village’s jurisdiction.

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Don’t ‘Punish Them More.’ Effort Grows to Ease Job Barriers After Prison Release

In an effort to diversify, Cleveland Police look to HBCUs

Ohio lawmaker wants law requiring police to record race during traffic stops

How a wealthy suburb profits from ticketing Black drivers