The Black Girl in CLE

Shana sits down with Danielle Ware to discuss what the Cleveland School of Cannabis offers to students. They discuss programs offered, how Issue 2 impacts the school, the opportunities gained from classes, and how people can get involved.

Cleveland School of Cannabis: https://csceducation.com/

In this episode of Black Girl in the CLE, your host Shana engages in an informative conversation with Rhonda Crowder, President of the Greater Cleveland Association of Black Journalists (GCABJ). Join them as they delve into the organization's mission, the excitement surrounding the upcoming convention in 2025, and ways you can contribute  and support this organization.

A party in the cemetery? Shana sits down with T. Sias from Karamu House in Cleveland and talks about how the company has grown, dispels rumors about partying in the cemetery being disrespectful.

Website: https://www.karamuhouse.org/

The race for the next Executive of Cuyahoga County is heating up and quickly becoming the talk of the town.  Shana sits down with candidate Lee Weingart to hear his plans for helping Black business owners, property tax relief for senior citizens, and everything else in his Cuyahoga 2030 plan.  

Learn more about Lee Weingart's campaign at www.weingart2022.com

or follow him on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube

Shana sits down with SeMia Bray and David Wilson from The Black Environmental Leaders Association of Cleveland. They address what Environmental Justice truly means and the impacts of the environment on the lives of everyone.

Learn more or follow the Black Environmental Leaders Association on Facebook, Twitter YouTube and online at www.blackenvironmentalleaders.org

Shana sits down with Gina Tucker and Wesley Wood of The Blaq Print.  The Blaq Print is the raw story of Gina Tucker's life. A story of "criminal influence, where romance meets war," and the journey of healing past pains and grief.

Learn more about the Blaqprint online at theblaqprint.com and @theblaqprint on Instagram and Twitter

Waverly Willis of Urban Kutz barbershop joins Shana to talk all things entrepreneurship. If you are thinking about starting a small biz, you'll want to hear Waverly's message for you  

Shana sits down with Clark Pope of Pope's Cocktails to discuss fall cocktails, their friendship and what's new from the team at Pope's

Shana is joined by Monique Dorsainvil, Director of Public Policy at Facebook. Monique tells us about tools to stay updated with Facebook's changes, info and resources for small business as well as the company's commitment to making sure the platform is a safe place for all of us. 

Sponsored by Beck Center

Updated: Niko Ustin a 10th grader from The Mastery School at Hawken talks about his website VoteCLE.com.  Take the political alignment quiz to find out which Mayoral candidate best matches your views.

Shana sits down with Jay Kool to talk about his upcoming documentary on Cleveland's Hip Hop scene.  If you remember hanging at Randall Park Mall, WDMT, Vel's,  The Reasons Why or the Mirage you'll enjoy this episode.  Also if you have any photos for these places let Jay know so you can help him complete his movie.  Check out our website for contact info.

Shana is joined by Monday Motivator, Danielle from Rooted Blossoms.  Listen as they discuss the truth about meditation, the art of quieting the mind and unfolding. Follow Danielle on Instagram @rootedblossoms.  

Mental Health Therapist Robyn Hill is back. She is here with advice and tips to help those how find Mother's Day to be a difficult holiday.

The second episode of our #LetsVoteCleveland campaign. Shana talks with Cleveland resident and Founder Charesha Barrett of Charp EDucation consulting. She give perspective and links the lesson from our history and social studies classes to help make voting understandable.