racial equity /news/tags/racial-equity racial equity en-US Copyright Tue, 16 May 2023 01:13:18 GMT Cleveland proposes paid parental leave, advocates want more inclusion /government-politics/2023-05-15/cleveland-proposes-paid-parental-leave-advocates-want-more-inclusion The proposal would offer parents of newborns and adopted children 500 hours of 100% paid leave: a policy that would make the city a more competitive employer as the city struggles to attract and retain workers. But some say it's not enough. Tue, 16 May 2023 01:13:18 GMT /government-politics/2023-05-15/cleveland-proposes-paid-parental-leave-advocates-want-more-inclusion Abbey Marshall Cleveland will measure its racial wealth gap, propose solutions /community/2023-04-10/cleveland-will-measure-its-racial-wealth-gap-propose-solutions Cleveland joins seven other cities in a grant-funded effort to engage community members about financial hardships facing minority groups. Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:36:55 GMT /community/2023-04-10/cleveland-will-measure-its-racial-wealth-gap-propose-solutions Abbey Marshall US Soccer Foundation donates 2 mini-pitches to underserved Cleveland neighborhoods /community/2023-04-06/u-s-soccer-foundation-donates-two-mini-pitches-to-underserved-cleveland-neighborhoods The mini-pitches are part of the nonprofit’s goal to bring soccer to underserved communities across the country. Thu, 06 Apr 2023 18:59:49 GMT /community/2023-04-06/u-s-soccer-foundation-donates-two-mini-pitches-to-underserved-cleveland-neighborhoods Abbey Marshall Cleveland plans to name Black Women and Girls Commission members by end of month /government-politics/2023-03-16/cleveland-plans-to-name-black-women-and-girls-commission-members-by-end-of-month After nine months, the city has yet to seat the 14-member commission dedicated to improving the quality of life for Cleveland's Black women. Thu, 16 Mar 2023 21:26:52 GMT /government-politics/2023-03-16/cleveland-plans-to-name-black-women-and-girls-commission-members-by-end-of-month Abbey Marshall Cleveland is shifting its tree plan to consider health and racial equity /news/environment-energy/2021-10-13/cleveland-is-shifting-its-tree-plan-to-consider-health-and-racial-equity The new method will prioritize factors such as health concerns and economic opportunities when deciding where to plant new trees. Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:36:00 GMT /news/environment-energy/2021-10-13/cleveland-is-shifting-its-tree-plan-to-consider-health-and-racial-equity Taylor Haggerty