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Forbes Under 30: Cleveland-born animator Chaz Bottoms illustrating a diverse future
CBA is one of the few Black-founded animation studios in Hollywood Cleveland-born animator Chaz Bottoms didn’t think he was going to make the cut for Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2023. “I

Black history in the making: LaRese Purnell of The Real Black Friday
“Just be a giver.” Giving back has been an essential part LaRese Purnell’s life since childhood. Even when his family didn’t have a home, his mom made sure they volunteered to help

Black history in the making: Clevelander Ethan Holmes and the rise of an applesauce empire
The 28-year-old shared his journey from family kitchen to global brand. Even as a young child growing up in Shaker Heights, Ethan Holmes knew that he would someday start his own business.

Cleveland Black History Month Guide: Innovators, resources, events and more
Meet the Clevelanders of yesterday, today – and tomorrow – who are making a better world for all Cleveland inventor Garrett Morgan changed the world for the better. More than

Equity and Inclusion buy-in and regional accountability needed at all levels
Greater Cleveland Partnership Diversity Focus Group finds need — and desire — for change By Laura DeMarco Greater Cleveland Partnership convened a diversity focus group of 35 business leaders at the

Meet the Black woman-owned construction firm helping the Cleveland Guardians reimagine Progressive Field
GCP Spotlight: Ariane Kirkpatrick, AKA Team Owner and President Linkedin Authored by Laura DeMarco and Michael Collier GCP Spotlight: Ariane Kirkpatrick, AKA Team Owner and President The Cleveland Guardians have unveiled their