Black journalists meet for the Cleveland Convention in the midst of increased challenges: the awakening for Thursday, August 7, 2025

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Black journalists meet for the Cleveland Convention in the midst of increased challenges: the awakening for Thursday, August 7, 2025

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The National Association of Black Journalists is in Cleveland this week for its 50th annual agreement and the moment could not be more significant. With diversity programs in the tightening of political attack and editorial room budgets, this year’s rally has the weight of celebration and resolution – honoring progress while recognizing how much work remains.

The backdrop, of course, is the return to power of Donald Trump and the aggressive thrust of his administration to dismantle the initiatives of the country. For black journalists and media professionals, it is an additional pressure in an industry where they have long had to fight for the opportunity.

Some companies that have presented themselves in force in conferences like this are now significantly absent. But others look – not only with words, but with job pipelines, support and visibility. And at the moment, the participants say, this commitment says a lot.

– Laura

Night and time scores

Goalkeepers in New York Mets: Juan Soto ruins the offer without cut off from Gavin Williams in the ninth, but Guardians sweeps the food with 4-1

Weather forecasts in northeast of Ohio: Sunny and dry

High level stories

NABJ Convention: The 50th Convention of the National Association of Black Journalists is in Cleveland. Olivia Mitchell reports on media professionals discussing the impact of anti-dei policies and the challenges faced by color journalists in the current political climate.

RTA U-PASS: Cleveland State University will end the RTA student adopts due to a budgetary provision of the State, leaving students confronted with monthly transit costs of $ 95. Laura Hancock reports that Governor’s press secretary Mike Dewine called on the interpretation by CSU of the new state budgetary language on student costs a “ridiculous reading” of the law. Hancock reports that students attending Cuyahoga Community College will not lose their pass because TRI-C does not pay them with student costs.

Immigration trial:: A new legal struggle emerged on the continuous imprisonment of Mario Monroy Villalta, an immigrant who was denied the possibility of pleading as a deposit in his civil immigration case. Adam Ferrise reports that Monroy Villalta’s lawyer has put a legal action contesting the detention, citing concerns about the regular procedure.

Today in Ohio: Governor Mike Dewine wants to ban the propeller bets in Ohio after two Guardians players were placed under investigation. We discuss the controversy surrounding the pressure of a state legislator to preserve these potentially problematic bets today in Ohio, the daily podcast of the half hour of Cleveland.com.

Statehouse and Politics

Land taxes: The Republicans of the Ohio Senate will likely expect a fall for the Vetos de l’Inontre despite sufficient votes. Anna Staver reports that the president of the Senate, Rob McColley, suggests delaying the veto replacement process.

“ Act de Holly ‘:: The American senator Bernie Moreno proposed “the act of Holly” after having met those responsible for Cincinnati about a violent blow, asking for reforms of criminal justice and increased police staff. Sabrina Eaton reports the senator’s support call to a stricter conviction.

Northeast Ohio News

Prison reservations: The council of the county of Cuyahoga unanimously approved a new agreement on Tuesday which would revise the way in which the Cleveland police book in the county prison, advancing a long -term plan intended to limit unnecessary detention and to provide the reimbursement rate of Cleveland prison more in line with current costs, reports Kaitlin Durbin.

Elections address: The Cuyahoga County Elections Council is now officially working under a new street address – 1803 Superior Ave. – Following a recommendation from the American postal service to ensure that the important electoral mail reaches the right destination in time, reports Kaitlin Durbin.

RTA Ridership:: Seven RTA roads each transported more than 1 million passengers in 2024, the rapid red line leading to 3.2 million runners. Rich Exner reports that traffic is around 74% of pre-cook levels on weekdays.

School:: West Geuga’s establishment heads wish to combine two tax levies expired to a long -term financing measure and they ask voters to approve it in November, reports Molly Walsh.

Aerial images of the funeral procession for the police officer of Lorain Phillip Wagner

Support to the officer: A week after the tragic loss of Lorain Police Officer Phillip Wagner, the community demonstrated solidarity and extraordinary support during his funeral procession. Hannah drowns the relationships on the unity that emerged through Ohio, the residents and the law forces meeting to honor Wagner’s memory.

Youthful cure by the sea: The second phase of the Sunset Pier Park Project in Lorain regularly progresses with the recent installation of a rain sewer system and an installation of sanitary sewers which should take place this week, reports Hannah Drown.

Business and health

Amusement parks: The attendance of six flags Parks dropped 9% in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same period of last year, a disappointing start of the year that the company officials attributed to ugly weather conditions in a large part of the United States, reports Susan Glaser.

CEO: Richard Zimmerman, who supervised the merger of six Flags-Cedar Fair, will resign as CEO at the end of 2025. Susan Glaser reports the direction of the 38-year-old vertery through the pandemic and controversial fusion.

Dispute: Rising Star Coffee Lakewood is currently closed in the middle of a labor dispute. Paris Wolfe reports on the conflict between baristas and owners for security problems, leading to layoffs, suspensions and unionization efforts.

Harvest challenges:: Northeast farmers of Ohio are fighting against extreme weather conditions, knowing late vegetable harvests due to cold spring and difficult growth conditions, reports Paris Wolfe.

Crime and courts

The failed salons: The authorities made a descent on Wednesday four massage salons in the northeast of Ohio in an investigation which, according to forced work and sex trafficking. Police searched two companies in Strongsville, one in Lorain and one in North Olmsted, according to the Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost.

Revision of the court: The Ohio Supreme Court will examine the case of a man from Cleveland whose conviction for rape was canceled by a court of appeal in March. In question, in the case, which is exactly sufficient evidence in the performance of the impairment, reports David Gambino.

Sexual battery fees:: Chad Kendall, former theater director of Archbishop Hoban High School, was accused of sexual drums involving students aged 16 to 17 during incidents in 2023 and 2024. A mandate was issued for his arrest and the school placed him on administrative leave following allegations.

Arts and entertainment

Brown: The next Taste of the Browns fundraising will include more than 35 restaurants and local businesses for the benefit of the Cleveland Food Bank, reports Marc Bona.

MGK day: The pop star and the machine gun of rapper Kelly will perform on Friday at Jacobs Pavilion in Nautica as part of a celebration “MGK Weekend and XXCON 2025”. MGK will celebrate the release of his latest album, “Americana”, which is released on Friday.

Nelly performs on stage during her party where the party to tour — Nelly’s where’s the party to tour

Rapper JA Rule performs on stage — Nelly’s where’s the party to tour

Visit ‘Party’: The “Where is the party?” Tour, featuring Nelly, Ja Rule and Eve, transformed the Blossom Music Center into a nostalgic hip-hop time machine from the 2000s on Tuesday, reports Malcolm X Abram.

Voyage of the islands: The Thousand York Islands Region includes 1,864 islands, navigation adventures, a historic Boldt castle and various nautical activities, reports Susan Glaser.

Theater range:: The 2025-26 season of the theater Ensemble offers two private pieces of Pulitzer prizes and a first of Cleveland in their new place at John Carroll University, reports Joey Morona.

‘2 chefs and a beat’:: Jukebox Cleveland organizes the popup “2 chefs & a beat”, featuring culinary and musical performance. Marc Bona reports the unique event where chefs prepare dishes in the styles of each other.

Aquatic center: The renovated aquatic reception center in Bay includes expanded exhibitions, species of Lake Lake Erié fish and free fishing for children, reports Susan Glaser.

REAPER ON RED: The Post-Punk Reaper on Red duo performs on Friday at Beachland Ballroom and Tavern, bringing their dark and minimalist sound influenced by groups like Joy Division and Sisters of Mercy, reports Peter Chakerian.

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– Organized by content director Laura Johnston with contributions by Cliff Pinckard.