Racism

A new set of state legislative district maps could be proposed as early as Thursday; the Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board of Cuyahoga County has reinstated their original declaration stating "racism is a public health crisis”; a dozen U.S. Air Force officers sue the federal government over COVID-19 vaccine exemptions; and more stories.

The officer who was the target of a racist “prank” by the town’s former police chief, Anthony Campo, said he plans to sue Campo and the city.

The group says the realtors' support of diversity, equity and inclusion is at odds with their support of bills that would restrict teaching about race and public policy.

Teachers and students in Northeast Ohio say what is being taught is American history, which can be uncomfortable and complicated.

The bills would ban what sponsors call "critical race theory," a concept not taught in K-12 schools in Ohio.

Although the Hispanic population is more likely to be hospitalized and die from COVID-19, the city of Cleveland is still struggling to reach its Spanish-speaking population.

Hundreds stood in solidarity with people of Asian descent during the Stop Asian Hate gathering at the Freedom Center in downtown Cincinnati Sunday. There wasn't enough time for everyone who wanted to share their experience with anti-Asian racism to speak at the podium. But those who made it to the microphone said their children are mocked for having Asian features, they're blamed for the global spread of the COVID-19 virus, and they're sexualized or minimized by the "model minority" stereotype.

Some Ohio lawmakers are introducing a new bill that is aimed at cutting down on fake 9-1-1 calls.

The Canton Symphony Orchestra recently launched a new podcast to talk about problems in the classical music industry. Racial and gender inequality in the profession and appealing to younger and diverse audiences are some of the many issues up for discussion in “Orchestrating Change.”

The task force will address several areas to help stem racism in the city.