Try, try, try, try, TRY
This past week I had the unbelievable privilege of being the commencement speaker at Thomas Jefferson International Newcomers Academy, a Cleveland Metropolitan School District school, that helps students achieve a comprehensive grasp of their new language in a timely manner so they can successfully transition to a mainstream school. This school is home to 800 students from 25 different nations, speaking more than 15 unique languages before they become proficient in English. The graduation was just beautiful. The students and their families were overjoyed. The faculty and staff was equal parts wistful, proud, relieved, and happy.
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Engage! Cleveland 3rd Annual CLE YP Week
It’s time to take the next step and get engaged to Cleveland! This June 20-26, come out and participate in Engage! Cleveland’s 3rd Annual Cleveland Young Professionals Week!
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In the Land of 1000 Hills: Rwanda
When people think of Rwanda the first thing that comes to mind is the tragic genocide that occurred 22 years ago. In the 100 days following April 6, 1994, approximately 800,000 men, women, and children were massacred in one of society’s most tragic genocides. My travel group arrived in Kigali, following a short plane right from Nairobi, Kenya and as soon as we put our bags down we headed straight to the Genocide Memorial in Kigali.
The Greeks are Coming to Tremont!
The Tremont Greek Fest is almost here! The Tremont Greek Fest is held every year Memorial Day Weekend at The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. The festival helps to raise money for the Greek Community of Greater Cleveland, maintenance and care of our 105 year old church, youth activities, education, and various outreach programs.
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World Displaced Persons Day Picnic
Each year on June 20th, the United Nations, United Nations Displaced Persons Agency (UNHCR), and countless civic groups around the world host World Displaced Persons Day events in order to draw the public’s attention to the millions of Displaced Personss worldwide who have been forced to flee their homes due to war, conflict, and persecution.
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To Our Friends, From Joe
Hello to each and every one of you AWESOME builders of Cleveland!
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26 Hours in Seoul
Global Cleveland Board Member Tom Tomasula gives us a glimpse into his experience after spending 26 hours in Seoul, South Korea.
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From Cleveland to China
You’re watching a movie. The protagonist is a young woman, mid 20’s, a rookie in her profession and, so far, she’s been fighting one heck of an uphill battle; life’s quirks have been jabbing at her non-stop. The tension is building and the plot is entering the climatic phase that has you holding on to your seat. She reaches a powerful, emotionally captivating epiphanic moment where she lets go of what should be and her ideal concept of what society identifies is the “right” thing to do. What happens next? She simply says, “I’m moving to China.” My name is Courtney Smith-Kimble. I was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio and almost two years ago, I made one of the biggest and most impactful decisions in my life thus far. I decided to pack a few things, three large suitcases to be exact, and go teach in China.
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Bienvenidos a La Villa Hispana, Welcome to La Villa Hispana
La Villa Hispana is the Cultural and Economic Hub of the Hispanic community in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, centered around the intersection of West 25th Street and Clark Avenue. This area is the most densely populated Hispanic enclave in the state of Ohio. The collaboration of partners working together to develop La Villa Hispana seeks to cultivate dynamic cultural experiences and economic opportunity for the community.
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Joe Cimperman to Make His Global Cleveland Debut with an Address to the Asian American Community
Joe Cimperman, the former and longtime member of Cleveland City Council, made one of his first public appearances as President of Global Cleveland at the spring fundraiser of Asian Services In Action. Cimperman delivered the keynote address at the group’s luncheon on April 28 at the Ariel International Center in Cleveland, to a full room of ASIA Inc. members and supporters.
