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I am dedicated to untangling bureaucracy so Clevelanders can have the information (and the power) they want. I spent 10 years on the frontlines of direct service working with youth and system-impacted communities before receiving my degree in media advocacy at Northeastern University.

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An illustration of a house being squeezed in the middle with thought bubbles that read: 30%, vouchers, a unicorn, affordable housing, tenant rights and safety.
Posted inNews

Greater Cleveland residents share what ‘affordable housing’ means to them

Dakotah Kennedy by Dakotah Kennedy May 28, 2024March 29, 2025
Marley McMichael (left) and Duwayne Wynn outside of New Era Cleveland’s headquarters in Bedford. Both kids graduated from New Era’s youth and family development program in December and are leaders for future classes.
Posted inPublic Safety

Kids from New Era Cleveland tell adults to ‘get it together’ on gun safety

Dakotah Kennedy by Dakotah Kennedy May 24, 2024December 12, 2024
Left: A color photograph of a baby gorilla. Right: A color photograph of a mother gorilla holding her babies.
Posted inDocumenters

On the go-rilla: Cleveland Zoo gives update on new home for primates

Dakotah KennedyCleveland Documenters by Dakotah Kennedy and Cleveland Documenters May 23, 2024November 5, 2024
A young Black girl with long braids and glasses speaks into the mic during public comment.
Posted inCommunity Reporting, Documenters, Education, Government, Public Safety

‘I don’t feel safe in my neighborhood’: Cleveland kids address gun violence

Dakotah KennedyCleveland Documenters by Dakotah Kennedy and Cleveland Documenters May 20, 2024October 18, 2024
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Posted inGovernment

$10,000 home repair grants available in communities treated ‘unfavorably’ by lender Fannie Mae

Dakotah Kennedy by Dakotah Kennedy May 13, 2024November 6, 2024
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Cleveland eyes more lax zoning laws for weed dispensaries

Dakotah KennedyCleveland Documenters by Dakotah Kennedy and Cleveland Documenters May 10, 2024October 18, 2024
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How to get internet in Cleveland for $18 per month

Dakotah Kennedy by Dakotah Kennedy May 7, 2024November 5, 2024
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Posted inDocumenters, Government, News

Greater Cleveland RTA may bid farewell to its smelly cloth seats

Dakotah KennedyCleveland Documenters by Dakotah Kennedy and Cleveland Documenters April 9, 2024November 13, 2024
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Cleveland police officer disciplined for kicking suspect 

Dakotah Kennedy by Dakotah Kennedy April 8, 2024November 5, 2024
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Be the first Clevelander to tell the city how to spend millions in federal housing money

Dakotah Kennedy by Dakotah Kennedy April 5, 2024October 19, 2024

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