When surveying the landscape of Cleveland gyms, Josh Jones Forbes noticed a gap: “I realized that what was missing was a place that was affordable and affirming.” That’s why he brought @OutFitnessCo to the Detroit Shoreway neighborhood.
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Now Jenny, Tania and Bradford are talking about three kinds of “investment”: getting to know your neighbors across differences, developing affordable housing and fighting for property tax relief through state legislation. @Ideastream@soundofideas
@GordonSquare Our neighbor Chaundrea calls out priorities more urgent than a tax base that can repave roads: good schools, safety from gun violence, secure housing and businesses for Black people.
We can't just wait for our return on real estate investments.
Cleveland’s typical gyms tend to be intimidating or crowded. But then the welcoming, supportive spaces are expensive. We’re aiming for that sweet spot: affordable AND affirming.
David at @ExperienceDeep keeps proving that Cleveland’s Black artists are forging the future. Don’t be like me, get to the gallery OFTEN or you’ll be missing out.
In the wake of George Floyd's killing by Minneapolis police, many big-city departments have begun sending unarmed mental health professionals to respond to certain 911 calls. https://t.co/Wh749qQ6IE
THREAD. A woman just died and babies and adults were taken to the hospital in Akron, Ohio after a carbon monoxide leak at an apartment building where the corporate landlord hadn't installed CO detectors as required by law. How do you think the local news and police treated it?