Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne’s 2025 State of the County speech celebrated higher wages, new housing, and community investments—offering reasons for hope amid challenges.
Author Archives: Terricha Phillips
Contributing Writer for Black Girl in CLE, native of Cleveland and experienced print and online journalist with past bylines in Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Mansfield News Journal and Bucyrus Telegraph-Forum, Jackson Clarion-Ledger, Parents & Kids Mississippi magazine and Columbia Journalism Review. Terricha is a wife, busy mother of three children under age 10 and servant in her church and volunteers in local nonprofit organizations.
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National Urban League Declares a State of Emergency for Black America
After declaring a state of emergency, the National Urban League unveils the new D3 plan to fight back
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Community partnerships tackle housing crisis in Cleveland
Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb and the National Housing Crisis Task Force are working together to create innovative solutions to address the city’s housing crisis, including the Home for Every Neighbor initiative and the Cleveland Housing Investment Fund.
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Cleveland’s youth programs focus on safety, mental health, and community engagement
The City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County are working together to provide safe and productive summer activities for young people, including outdoor play, youth leadership, and employment opportunities, in an effort to prevent violence and promote positive youth development.
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Mayor Bibb discusses Cleveland’s future, challenges, and progress in State of the City
Mayor Justin M. Bibb spoke at his fourth State of the City event, discussing financial crises, public safety and public health, and the need to pivot towards sustainable community development.
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Cleveland mayor unveils municipal cabinet to boost youth well-being and community support
Mayor Justin M. Bibb has signed an executive order enacting a Municipal Cabinet for Youth and Families to ensure the city’s youth have the skills and tools to become future leaders.
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Residents pack third town hall voicing support, concerns of unaddressed issues
Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb held his third town hall at Max Hayes High School, where residents, business owners and activists expressed support, feedback and concerns about housing and utilities, job creation, public safety and unsolved problems in their wards.
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Cleveland’s gender equity commission confirms Black women are still marginalized in northeast Ohio
Enlightened Solutions has released a study, Project Noir 2024, which explores the experiences of Black women in northeast Ohio and provides a nationwide example of systemic interventions for improved living.
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It’s time to join Samaria Rice in her mission of demanding systemic change.
Samaria Rice, the mother of Tamir Rice, a 12-year-old boy who was killed by a Cleveland police officer in 2014, is seeking support for her not-for-profit organization, the Tamir Rice Foundation. The foundation aims to invest in the growth and enrichment of all children…
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2024 Rock Hall Induction Ceremony: A night filled with celebration, nostalgia, and culture
The 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held in downtown Cleveland, featuring a week of concerts, media interviews, and the unveiling of an exhibit on the museum’s third level. The 2024 class is a diverse slate of legends recognized for their lifetime achievements, cultural impact, and…