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On Friday, May 27, the City Club will host A Free and Fair Press in Cleveland A Conversation with Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb and WKYC’s Russ Mitchell from 11:30 am-1 pm. Essential—and foundational—to our democracy is the promise of a free and fair press. Civic life thrives when the relationship between media and government remains strong, transparent, and accountable. This is especially true at the local level, where access to trusted journalism directly shapes meaningful community...

What Can We Say Now? Reporting on Equity, Identity, and Community Under New Laws: Let's talk about it FRIDAY, APRIL 17 @ 1:10 pm at the Region II Conference . Legislation, such as Ohio’s SB1, has reshaped how public institutions approach diversity, equity, and inclusion. This panel explores how journalists can navigate evolving legal and institutional constraints while continuing to tell authentic, community-centered stories. Attendees will gain practical tools for responsibly covering...

Here's the latest article for The Land from our own Kevin MC Chill Heard: In a profession built on visibility, costumer Harold “Ragz” Crawford made a career out of what audiences rarely see. For more than five decades, Crawford has helped define how stories look on screen and stage, contributing to productions that helped reshape Black representation in American entertainment.