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Health
Safeguarding Your Skin: Skin Cancer and Prevention Tips
By Izzy Aparicio One in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70, according to the Skin Cancer…
Early Vigilance, Lifelong Health
By Presious Mills People often find it challenging to prioritize their health especially concerning procedures like colonoscopies. The very mention of…
March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month: A Call to Action
by Sharon Lewis In March, during the festivities of St. Patrick’s Day, there’s a quieter yet significant observance deserving of recognition….
Mindfulness Meditation: Seeking Peace and Calm
I have noticed that those who practice daily mindfulness meditation appear cool, calm, and collected in a variety of stressful…
Evidence-Based Health and Nutrition Tips, Part 4
If you have a body, you need to know how to best care for it. Here are some guidelines for…
February Heart Health
February is Heart Health by Sharon Lewis Imagine the heart as a tireless conductor, orchestrating the ballet of life within our bodies….
Faith
Journeying Across Faiths and Beyond: Exploring Submission
Guest Writer Embark on a journey through diverse spiritual traditions and secular philosophies. This is delving into submission, sacrifice, and service,…
Africa’s Influence on Christianity is profound, often overlooked
Guest Writer The influence of Africa on Christianity is profound and often overlooked. To understand this, we need to delve into…
Millennials Talk God
By Vince Robinson The African American Archives Auxiliary and African American Initiatives at the Western Reserve Historical Society partnered with the…
Common Sayings from the Bible
by Larry Fraizier If you have ever wondered where some of the sayings and expressions that have found their way into…
Preaching and Faith Are Connected
By Larry Frazier Preaching is one of the major things that church attendees talk about—some people make their choice of church…
God Uses Small Things
An excellent example of something small and powerful is the tongue. Somebody once said that all parts of the human…
Education
Concerns Arise Over Student Impact Following CMSD Deficit Reduction Plan
By Izzy Aparicio In a 7-1 vote on Feb. 27, the Board of Education approved The Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s (CMSD)…
Is College Worth the Cost?
By: Sarai Murdock Over the last decades, the average cost of college tuition has increased. Many students are not only in…
Covid Guidance Is Missing In Ohio Schools
By Sheila Ferguson Recently, several Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) parents contacted The Cleveland Observer (TCO) to see how school districts…
Revisiting ARPA: Time is Running Out!
by Tanisha Pruitt Policy Matters Ohio The pandemic took a toll on Americans from all walks of life, especially school children…
Books, Buses, and the Unexpected — Tips For School
By Tonya Sams August is here and we will soon hear the ringing of school bells. But preparing for the new…
The Cleveland Observer Student Media Challenge
The Cleveland Observer is looking to form a student news desk. This college-level news desk team will report on topics…
Heros
Fresh Cuts for Clevelanders in Buckeye Neighborhood
By Devon Jones As a part of our mission, The Cleveland Observer seeks to uplift and support minority-owned businesses in or…
Tahirah S. Mujahid: Encouraging Honest Life Changes
By Sheila Ferguson This tribute is for one of Hough’s own, Mrs. Tahirah Mujahid, a coworker and colleague for over 20…
Gurnese Smedley Turns 100 Years Old
By Guest Writer Ms. Gurnese Smedley was born to Ed and Hattie Delonely on Aug. 16, 1923, in Sheffield, Alabama. She…
Entrepreneur: Larkins Closing One Door And Opening Another
By Sheila Ferguson On July 29, 2023, Jacqueline Larkins officially retired as the proprietor of Café Phix-Midtown in Cleveland’s Ward 7….
Constance Hill-Johnson: A Servant Leader From Down the Way
By Sharon A. Lewis Each year minority people from all walks of life achieve “firsts” and there is no doubt it…
Cowboy The Backyard Music Man
Quest Writer Johnnie L. Mayhew has been deejaying music for more than twenty-three years. Known as Cowboy, The Backyard Music Man,…
Wealth
New Report Warns of Potential 20% Cut in Social Security
Staff Writer A comprehensive analysis released March 20, 2024 by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) forecasts a grim outlook for Social…
Navigating Medicaid: Demystifying Qualified Income Trusts
By Ray’Chel Wilson Medicaid can be a lifesaver for many, but what if your income is too high to qualify? That’s…
Retire Rich: An Easy IRA Guide
Guest Writer Discover the straightforward path to a prosperous retirement with Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). This guide builds on our previous…
Ohio Retirement Credit: A Hidden Gem for Retirees
Guest Writer Uncover the Ohio Retirement Credit, a lesser-known yet valuable tax benefit for retirees in Ohio. This credit offers a…
Future-Proofing: A Beginner’s Guide to IRAs
Did you know there’s a way to grow your money for your future, retired self? Get ready to embark on…
How I Lived On A $14k Salary
By Anthony Ying Living on $14k was a challenge I chose to embrace during my gap year because I knew that…
Editorial
Is this the time for Form based Coding?
By Ron Calhoun The City of Cleveland is pushing to increase the population in Cleveland, buzz word “Density” by promoting development….
Go With The Flow – An Age-Old Tradition
An editorial by Sheila Ferguson It took me years to realize that “going with the flow” was an age-old universal concept….
Neighborliness and Paying It Forward
An Editorial by Sheila Ferguson “The generous man will be prosperous, and he who waters will himself be watered.” -Proverbs 11:25 I…
Vote to Fight Voter Suppression Efforts
An Editorial by Sheila Ferguson Many African Americans are proud that their ancestors forged the Civil Rights movement. They stood up…
Navigating Stress: Strategies for a Calmer You
An Editorial by Donna Watson Stress might feel like a constant companion, but remember you’re not alone in this journey. There…
Two-Four-Six-Eight! Who Do We Appreciate?
An Editorial by Pastor Larry Frazier We observe holidays in our country for numerous reasons: to remember significant historical events, to…
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