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The American Jewish Committee (AJC) Cleveland recently announced Robyn Minter Smyers (LC 2016, CBB 2003) as the 2021 recipient of the Richard H. Adler Community Leadership Award. In an email announcement of the award, AJC Cleveland shared, “It is truly an honor to recognize Robyn, one of our community’s most accomplished and respected civic leaders….

A short, digestible list of resources to guide you on your journey of understanding racism and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. A new list is published every month. Podcast: “Seeing White” Scene on Radio (entire 2nd season) Article: “Ziwe Fumudoh Asks: ‘How Many Black People Do You Know?’” Sandra E. Garcia, The New York Times…

Photo credit: unknown Looking for a great place to catch a legendary Cleveland sunset? According to our followers on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, these are the best places – in no particular order. Ledges Overlook in the Virginia Kendall area of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park East 55th Street Marina Solstice Steps at Lakewood Park…

Cleveland Leadership Center preparing leaders at all levels The Cleveland Leadership Center, recognizing the importance of preparing, connecting, and inspiring leaders at all levels to work for a better region, has selected the 2022 cohorts of its Cleveland Bridge Builders and OnBoard Cleveland programs. The 61 mid-career professionals in the Bridge Builders Class of 2022…

Project Coping Box Laylah Allen + Ashley Welch 2021 Finalist Health & Well-being category Presented in partnership with:    PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Project Coping Box was born out of a social media campaign called #31DaysOfCoping. A Coping Box is a physical container with items that assist youth with calming and/or expressing emotions. More than 200+ Coping…