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Author Archives: Najee Hall

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I work to gain the trust of Cleveland residents through direct community engagement and storytelling. My goal is to amplify and celebrate the residents and stakeholders who contribute to the success of city neighborhoods. I’m hoping to erase the negative stigma that has been cast on some neighborhoods throughout the years.

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Shareefah Wahid (right) stands for a portrait with her grandson, Hasan Wahid, 11, Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Akron’s Maple Valley Branch Library. (Kassi Filkins / Signal Akron)
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Recollection, restoration, celebration: Perspectives on Juneteenth from around Northeast Ohio

Frank Lewis, Director of the Editors’ BureauAvatar photoSignal Cleveland by Frank W. Lewis, Najee Hall and Signal Akron June 17, 2024June 16, 2024
Elder Richard Thomas Sr. in Galveston, Texas, to celebrate Juneteenth with a ceremony to honor the ancestors.
Posted inExplainers

What is Juneteenth? Learn what traditions make the holiday unique

Avatar photo by Najee Hall June 17, 2024October 19, 2024
Isaiah Gareren assists Unique Allison as they skate around the Zelma Watson George Recreation Center rink.
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Cleveland Father’s Day events: Catch at League Park, free fishing

Avatar photo by Najee Hall June 14, 2024June 15, 2024
A family enjoying Rock the Blocks in 2022.
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Parade the Circle, Rock the Blocks happening in Cleveland this weekend

Avatar photo by Najee Hall June 7, 2024February 5, 2025
'Summer Lunch' is part of Cuyahoga County Public Library's 'Summer Fun for Everyone' program. Parma-Powers branch is one of 11 branches participating.
Posted inExplainers

More free summer lunches for Greater Cleveland kids

Avatar photoHelen Maynard, Editor by Najee Hall and Helen Maynard June 6, 2024October 19, 2024
McCane poses in the gym of the Glenville Recreation Center.
Posted inCommunity Reporting, News

To Paris with love: Cleveland sends Morelle McCane off with gold medal hopes (photo gallery)

Avatar photo by Najee Hall June 5, 2024October 18, 2024
Posted inCommunity Reporting

Morelle McCane bids adieu to local fans before Paris Olympics 

Avatar photo by Najee Hall June 3, 2024June 4, 2024
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Cleveland community events: Summer walk, “toyriffic” giveaway

Avatar photo by Najee Hall May 31, 2024February 5, 2025
Children enjoying the 2023 Comics for Kids program.
Posted inCommunity Reporting

Free summer activities for youth in Cleveland

Avatar photo by Najee Hall May 30, 2024February 5, 2025
Birds congregating and flying across the lake in the West Bank Flats on a summer evening.
Posted inArts and Culture

Cleveland community events: A celebration of Greek culture, bird watching expedition

Avatar photo by Najee Hall May 24, 2024February 5, 2025

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