| American Nationalities Movement Awards | | American Nationalities Movement Awards | | | | The American Nationalities Movement (ANM)was founded over 50 years ago by the Hon. Ralph J. Perk, former Mayor of Cleveland (1971-77). The current Honorary President is the Hon. George V. Voinovich. The ANM represents 50 diverse nationalities and periodically convenes its members to collectively celebrate their heritages. The American Nationalities Movement recently honored Alex Machaskee, Rafael Reyes Davila and Dan, Debbie and Pat Hanson of ClevelandPeople.Com.
See more from the American Nationalities Movement (ANM) Awards. 
Eduardo Romero, Rafel Davila and August Pust
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| Pulaski Square | | Pulaski Square | | | | Pulaski Plaza, a monument of significance to Greater Cleveland's Polish Community will return to its location on Mall C when the Medical Mart project is completed. Councilman Brancatelli, who serves on the Landmark Commission, was alerted by Gary Kotlarsic, Chairman of the Cultural & Education Committee of the Polish American Congress, that the monument may be in jeopardy with the construction of the new Medical Mart.
The City of Cleveland's Landmark Commission voted unanimously on December 9, 2010 to preserve the Pulaski Plaza, located on Mall C and its monument in honor of General Casimir Pulaski, a American Revolutionary war hero. MMPI, the owners and developers of the Cleveland Medical Mart and Convention Center, had made a presentation to the Landmarks Commission on December 9 seeking permission to demolish a portion of the old Convention Center and to remove the top portions of Mall C as part of their development of the site. Councilman Brancatelli motioned to approve their request for demolition with the amendment that MMPI appropriately remove, store then replace the cannon, plaques and plaza to its prominent place on Mall C. The owners' representative of MMPI and the Jackson Administration all agreed to this amendment and it was unanimously passed by the commission.
Pulaski Square
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| Holiday Celebration of Cleveland's Diversity | | Holiday Celebration of Cleveland's Diversity | | | A very diverse group of about 400 people gathered together Wednesday evening December 22, 2010 for the first annual Global Urban Fusion. The event, held in the Cleveland City Hall Rotunda, was a holiday celebration of Cleveland's diversity.
Members of the planning committee with Mayor JacksonMore from Global Urban Fusion
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| Diwali at Cleveland City Hall | | Diwali at Cleveland City Hall | | | | Diwali is also known as the "Festival of Lights". Diwali is an important five-day festival in Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism, occurring between mid-October and mid-November. For Hindus, Diwali is one of the most important festivals of the year and is celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together in their homes.
The Federation of India Community Associations of NE Ohio (FICA) presented a Diwali celebration at the Cleveland City Hall Rotunda.
Sumita Kedia in front of Lord Ganesha
3 pages of photos and videos from the Diwali celebration
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| Santa Lucia | | Santa Lucia 2010 | | | | The feast of Santa Lucia, or St. Lucy, is celebrated in Sweden, and more and more here in the United States, on December 13th. Here in Cleveland The Swedish-America Vasa organization presented it's annual program honoring Santa Lucia on Saturday, December 11th at the Forest Hills Presbyterian Church. There was a procession with Lucia and her attendants, who all then joined in traditional songs sung in Swedish. The Vasa Voices, a choral group, also sang a number of Swedish songs. 
Lucia and her attendantsMore of Santa Lucia in Cleveland - 2010
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| Philanthropia | | Philanthropia | | | 
Paramjit Singh with Leon Bibb and lucky raffle winner at Philanthropia
Philanthropia raised over $145,000 for local charities including Project Seva, the community service end of the Federation of India Community Associations of NE Ohio, or FICA. Kudos to Harlan Diamond and Executive Caterers team, The Singing Angels, Leon Bibb and all involved.More from Philanthropia
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| George Dobrea | | George Dobrea | | | 
Our condolences to the family and friends of George Dobrea who passed away December 4, 2010 at the age of 84. He was an outstanding leader in the International Community for many decades. He also served as Honorary Consul for Romania. Alin L. Rosca, Honorary Consul of Romania in Ohio said, "George was a great friend and inspiration to myself and countless others. He was a generous and optimistic person, who believed men are innately good, and truth and justice always prevail. He will be deeply missed." Sign the guest book for George.
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| Dedication of Tree in honor of Alex Machaskee | | Dedication of Tree in honor of Alex Machaskee in Serbian Cultural Garden in Cleveland
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Former Cleveland Plain Dealer Publisher Alex Machaskee was the driving force behind the creation of the Serbian Cultural Garden. He has also been instrumental in working toward the mission of the Cleveland Council of World Affairs.On September 19, 2010 Mr. Machaskee was honored with a plaque and a tree planted in the Serbian Cultural Garden. Board Chair Steven Petras and Interim Director Richard Crepage represented the CCWA at the ceremony. Congratulations Alex for this well-deserved honor.
Alex Machaskee and CCWA Board Chair Steven Petras
Alex Machaskee honor in Serbian Cultural Garden
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| Sister Dorothy Kazel, OSU | | Sister Dorothy Kazel, OSU | | | | Sister Dorothy Kazel, OSU and 3 other missionary women were raped and murdered in El Salvador December 2, 1980. Sister Dorothy's peer and friend Thérèse Osborne delivered a special Reflection during a Special Commemorative Mass organised by The Archbishop Romero Trust to celebrate the lives of Sisters Maura Clarke M.M., Ita Ford M.M., Dorothy Kazel O.S.U. and lay missionary Jean Donovan, martyred in El Salvador on 2nd December 1980. Reflection on Dorothy Kazel and the other martyrs
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| 6th Annual Carpatho Rusyn Vatra
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Krakowiaki Polish Folk Circle dancers from Youngstown
The kitchens opened and the smell of Slanina (bacon fry) and other Rusyn foods (sausage, cabbage rolls, pastries) filled the area heralding the opening of the 6th annual Carpatho-Rusyn Vatra. The word Vatra is not easily translated. In Hindi it means fire and it seems to have a similar meaning in the Eastern-European countries like Romania, Slovenia and, of course, Rusyn. The event centers around a wood burning pit where there is storytelling and camaraderie.
More from the Rusyn Vatra
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| Jesse Owens Street Dedication
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Gloria Owens, Harrison Dillard and East Tech athletes
The Nazi Olympics Berlin 1936, now showing at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage in Beachwood, explores the issues surrounding the 1936 Games--the Nazis' use of propaganda, the intense boycott debate, the history of the torch run and the historic performance of Jesse Owens and more. On Monday, November 15, 2010 a ceremony was held to dedicate East Roadway (NE corner of Public Square) as Jesse Owens Way. Already a track star for his accomplishments at Cleveland East Tech High School and the Ohio State University, the 1936 Olympics in Berlin made Jesse Owens a household name and a symbol who shattered Hitler's racist ideals. More from the Jesse Owens event
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| Chopin in the Polish Cultural Garden
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Górale Polish Folk Dancers of Cleveland in front of the Chopin bust in the Polish Cultural Garden
The Cleveland Polish American Community paid tribute to one of the great masters of Romantic Music, Polish-born composer and pianist Frédéric Chopin. They gathered at the Polish Cultural Garden for the dedication of the restored bronze bust of Chopin and some outstanding entertainment. Dr. David Dubal, Professor of Performance and Piano at Julliard in New York City, and his prodigy Dongning Yang perfomed Chopin pieces in the Garden. This was followed by Chopin waltzes danced by the teens from Piast. More from the Chopin event
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| 1936 Berlin Olympics - The Nazi Olympics | | 1936 Berlin Olympics | | | 
Now through January 23, 2011 the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage is presenting The Nazi Olympics Berlin 1936, produced by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. More from the 1936 Olympics Exhibit
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| Alex Machaskee - Serbian Cultural Garden | | Alex Machaskee honored in Serbian Cultural Garden | | | 
Former Cleveland Plain Dealer Publisher Alex Machaskee was the driving force behind the creation of the Serbian Cultural Garden. He has also been instrumental in working toward the mission of the Cleveland Council of World Affairs. On September 19, 2010 Mr. Machaskee was honored with a plaque and a tree planted in the Serbian Cultural Garden. Board Chair Steven Petras and Interim Director Richard Crepage represented the CCWA at the ceremony. Congratulations Alex for this well-deserved honor. Photos from the Serbian Garden honor of Alex Machaskee
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| Cleveland CyberWall of Non-Violence | | Cleveland Non-Violence Pledge Kickoff Event
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Blaine Griffin and Paramjit Singh
What a fitting day to publicly introduce the campaign to designate Cleveland as The City of Peace and Non-violence. On October 2, 2010 - Mahatma Gandhi's 141st birthday - Clevelanders gathered at the headquarters of the Federation of India Community Associations(FICA).
More from the Cleveland Non-Violence Event
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| Margaret Wong-Cleveland Public Library Tribute | | |
| Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage Anniversary | | |
| Armenian Cultural Garden Dedication | | |
| International Business Awards | | International Business Awards | | |
Monte Ahuja keynote speech at TiE Ohio International Entrepreneurship Awards
On Tuesday September 21, 2010, TiE Ohio hosted their first annual International Entrepreneurship Awards at a ceremony at Windows on the River in Cleveland.Almost 200 attendees helped celebrate local and foreign born entrepreneurs. The awards were created to recognize the achievements of international entrepreneurs and businesses helping to reshape and rebuild Ohio's business landscape and to highlight how international entrepreneurs contribute to the local economy.
Photos & videos from the 21st annual Cleveland International Folk Festival
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| Princeton Prize in Race Relations | | Princeton Prize in Race Relations | | | In order to recognize, support, and encourage the young people of our country who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the cause of positive race relations, Princeton University annually sponsors an annual awards program for high school students-the Princeton Prize in Race Relations. Applications postmarked by January 31 will be eligible for prizes-including cash awards up to $1,000 for particularly noteworthy work.
- If you are a high school student involved in an activity that is helping to improve race relations in your school or community, we want to hear from you.
- If you know of a high school student who is helping to improve race relations, please encourage him or her to apply.
Details at http://www.princeton.edu/pprize/
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| New Lithuanian Consulate Office | | New Lithuanian Consulate Office | | | The Lithuanian Consulate has opened its new office in Willoughby. The Lithuanian Consulate serves Lithuanians in Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky.
On August 19, 2010 the Honorary General Consul of the Republic of Lithuania, Ingrida Bublys, met with the Mayor of Willoughby, David E. Anderson. At that occasion she shared information about Lithuania as well as the duties of the consulate. The Mayor was presented a book about Lithuania,”Millennium of Lithuania.” 
Willoughby Mayor David E. Anderson and Honorary General Consul of the Republic of Lithuania Ingrida Bublys
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| 64th anniversary of the Republic of Italy | | 64th anniversary of the Republic of Italy | | | 
Italian Consul Marco Nobili and Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson place a wreath on a memorialThe 64th anniversary of the Republic of Italy was celebrated in style at the beautiful Italian Cultural Garden. Guests toured the Garden, sipped wine and munched on Italian delicacies. Photos and Videos
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| Cleveland Indians International Festival | | Cleveland Indians International Festival | | | With the Toronto Blue Jays in town, the Cleveland Indians hosted a 2-day International Festival at Progressive Field. Ethnic food and cultural performances made the nights extra special. The performances were shown on the huge Progressive Field scoreboard between innings. Photos and Videos
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| Free Tickets to Oktoberfest | | Win Free Tickets to Oktoberfest | | | Join us for four exciting days of authentic German Food, Beer, Local and Regional Musicans, German Dance Groups and the best Entertainment in the Cleveland area Labor Day Weekend. Enter to win Free tickets
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| The Great International Gulyas Cook-Off | | The Great International Gulyas (Goulash) Cook-Off | | | The Cleveland Hungarian Cultural Gardens sponsored a Goulash cook-off as a fund-raiser to support the renovation of the Garden. There were a number of different kinds of goulash including Szekely. Szekely is a region of Hungary and their special goulash has sauerkraut in it adding yet another layer of flavor. Photos and more from the Great Goulash Cookoff
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| Cleveland Clinic Sports Health International Youth Sports Festival | | |
| CSU and the Welcome Center | | CSU President Ronald Berkman discusses the proposed Welcome Center | | | 
CSU president Ronald Berkman and MC Bill Martin
CSU President Ronald Berkman answered our question about the proposed Welcome Center. His answer extends to the opportunity for Cleveland State and other universities to attract international students.See and hear Dr. Berkman at Landerhaven
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| Year of the Tiger - Public Art in Cleveland | | |
| Slovenian writer Ivan Cankar bust re-dedication | | |
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| Polonia mourns | | Condolences to the Polish Community | | | ClevelandPeople.Com offers our condolences to the Polish community on the tragic plane crash that killed president Lech Kaczynski and others. More information, photos and videos of the Memorial Mass at St. John Cantius
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Survey on Sikhs | Please take (and forward) this short on-line survey on Sikhs Please forward to your contacts Top of Page
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Helping Monika | Over 1,000 of the daily visitors to ClevelandPeople.Com visit from outside the US. The website has been serving as a Virtual Welcoming Center to people from all over the world. We ask the appropriate Ambassador to assist us with specific cases. For example, we received an e-mail last week from a visitor named Monika in Poland. The message was in Polish so we asked Polish Ambassador John Borkowski to translate for us.
Basically, Monika is coming to the Cleveland Clinic and is nervous. She doesn't know anyone or the language. We sent Monika's information to many on our Polish (and other) lists and the response was terrific. Several organizations and individuals will be assisting and welcoming Monika. What a terrific group of Cleveland People!
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Calendar of Events | Browse the ClevelandPeople.Com Calendar of Events to learn what's going on around town. You can also submit your group's events. Top of Page
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Launch Party | August 20, 2009 ClevelandPeople.Com welcomed many of our Ambassadors and friends from various communities to our official Launch Party at Margaret Wong's offices. See more from the Launch Top of Page
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Plain Dealer article | August 20, 2009 Robert Smith wrote a nice article about the launch of ClevelandPeople.Com in the August 20th Plain Dealer. You can view it online here. One correction to the article. ClevelandSenors.Com gets about 15,000 visitors each DAY not each MONTH. Top of Page
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Cleveland Welcome Center | July 28, 2009 ClevelandPeople.Com participated in a meeting to create a Welcoming Center in Cleveland. The Center would help people moving to the city to learn fundamentals about living and doing business in Cleveland. Visit the temporary webpage for the Cleveland Welcome Center. Top of Page
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