February 2020

Phoebe Robinson   Born in Cleveland, attended Gilmour Academy as the only black student in her grade. Comedian, writer and actress. Best known for her WNYC Studios podcast, 2 Dope Queens, which turned into four one-hour HBO specials (also hosts Sooo Many White Guys, another… Read More »Black History Month | 5 Inspiring Black Women From Cleveland

Keymah Durden III, Randy McShepard & Damien Forshe   Three best friends that grew up in Cleveland’s Lee-Miles neighborhood Co-Founders of Rid-All Green, focused on growing food, creating jobs, and building healthy, green neighborhoods Dedicated to bringing urban farming to Cleveland Durden is an environmental educator… Read More »Black History Month | 8 Inspiring Black Men from Cleveland