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Protests against ICE planned across Ohio, US after shootings in Minneapolis and Portland, Oregon

By The Associated Press ● Public Safety ● January 10, 2026

President Donald Trump’s administration has said both shootings were acts of self-defense against drivers who “weaponized” their vehicles to attack officers. Indivisible, a social movement group, has organized protests in several states, including Ohio, Texas and Florida. In Minneapolis, a rally is set to honor Renee Good, who was shot on Wednesday.

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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.

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.

Map: Which Northeast Ohio cities declared racism a public health crisis, and what are they doing about it?

By Michael Indriolo ● Social Equity ● February 7, 2022

Municipalities across Northeast Ohio declared racism a public health crisis nearly two years ago. The Land, in partnership with Ideastream Public Media will catalog what they’ve accomplished since.

A year after downtown protests, Juneteenth Freedom Fest aims to bring community together

By Lee Chilcote ● Arts & Culture ● June 4, 2021

The free downtown event on Saturday, June 19 promises to not only shine a spotlight on Karamu House, the oldest Black theater in the country, but also to be a coming out party for Cleveland as pandemic restrictions are lifted and the city’s glorious summer gets into full swing.

Does freedom of the press extend to covering police?

By Lucia Walinchus & Marisa Twigg ● Public Safety ● May 6, 2021

Nearly a year after Columbus police officers pepper sprayed journalists covering protests against police brutality, The Columbus Division Police still have not named the officer shouting “I don’t care!” and turning eyes into agony, as those reporters shouted, “We are members of the news media!” and held up their badges.

Cleveland resident’s petition takes aim at requirement that block party organizers hire off-duty police

By Lee Chilcote ● Government ● June 23, 2020

When Angelo Trivisonno, an attorney with the US Patent and Trademark Office who lives in Ohio City and is on the board of Ohio City Incorporated (OCI), learned that anyone who organizes a block party event in Cleveland is required to hire two armed off-duty police officers, he was at first puzzled, then incensed.