Racism

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.

The coronavirus pandemic and a summer of demonstrations nationwide have exposed deep racial injustices and made clear the need for urgent social reform, Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson said in his state of the city address Thursday night. In the 33-minute speech, the four-term mayor rejected the notion of gradual change, warning that unrest will grow more tempestuous unless the city eliminates inequities and racism in the criminal justice system, education and healthcare.

Tensions were high as Rootstown community members gathered Monday night at the board of education meeting to voice their concerns about the handling of…