Black Tech Week 2026 Highlights Black Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Tech Leadership
Black Tech Week returned to downtown Cincinnati this week for its fifth year, bringing together thousands of entrepreneurs, students, investors, and corporate leaders for three days of networking, professional development, and workforce opportunities. The three-day conference is a culture-driven experience powered by community and corporate collaboration. Thousands of students, entrepreneurs, sponsors, and investors come together…
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“The Lion King” Musical Amazes Cleveland Audiences
The limits of musical theatre are challenged and transcended as “The Lion King” North American tour breathes life into a classic story.
Roxanne Shante Honors MC Chill at African American Heritage & Cultural Revival Press Conference
Hip Hop pioneer Kevin “MC Chill” Heard was recognized for helping shape Cleveland’s Hip Hop scene as leaders announced the return of the African American Heritage & Cultural Celebration.
Cleveland City Council Approves Flock Camera Contract Extension Amid Privacy Concerns
This week’s Safety Committee of Cleveland City Council considered a six-month extension of the city’s Flock Safety camera contract
Residents and Partnerships Build Up Cleveland’s Food System
It’s summertime harvest season, and local farmers’ markets are in full swing. Lingering effects of tariffs on household incomes and reduced government food benefits are sending families to farmers’ markets and Community Supported Agriculture programs for fresh and affordable foods. Droves of shoppers boost urban farms and gardens in Northeast Ohio facing federal funding cuts…
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