Monday, November 29, 2021 Cleveland, OH 37°F 39° | 34° The George Gund Foundation News Grantmaking About Apply for a Grant Portfolios / DEMOCRACY Brian Palmer (b. 1964, Queens, NY) is a photographer and award-winning journalist based in Richmond, Virginia. He strives to tell stories that might not otherwise be told—stories of conflict, activism, and daily life. His multimedia approach unites narratives and images, bridging the two to unite comprehensive storytelling and thorough investigation. 16 October 2020 Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, Cleveland, OH—Early voting and ballot drop-off at the one early voting site in the county. President Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Joe Biden hold separate town halls after debate scrapped Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Kamala Harris suspends travel after campaign coronavirus exposure U.S. jobless claims hit 898,000 last week, most since late August New U.S. coronavirus infections top 60,000 for the first time in two months Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie says he was ‘wrong’ not to wear mask at White House 17 October 2020 Woodland Cemetery, Cleveland, OH—Headstone for Reverend Hiram Wilson, abolitionist. Headstones for United States Civil War veterans, including United States Colored Troops (USCT), United States Colored Infantry (USCI), United States Colored Heavy Artillery (USCHA), as well as Ohioans and others. U.S. passes 8 million COVID-19 cases U.S. Supreme Court to consider whether President Trump can exclude undocumented immigrants from census count Pfizer could seek COVID-19 vaccine emergency authorization in mid-November President Trump reverses course, approving wildfire relief for California Town hall ratings show Democratic candidate Joe Biden had more viewers than President Trump Republican Utah Senator Mitt Romney criticizes President Trump for not denouncing QAnon conspiracy theory Federal deficit reaches record $3.1 trillion 20 October 2020 Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, Cleveland, OH—Early voting and ballot drop-off at the one early voting site in the county. President Trump attacks Dr. Anthony Fauci as ‘disaster’ U.S. Supreme Court lets Pennsylvania extend mail-in voting Microphones to be muted to avoid some interruptions at presidential debate CDC recommends all plane, train passengers wear masks 22 October 2020 Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, Cleveland, OH—Cast in CLE shuttle bus to polls partly sponsored by Famicos. Hyatt Regency at the Arcade, Cleveland, OH—Final 2020 presidential debate between candidate Joe Biden, former vice president, and President Donald J. Trump. Former President Barack Obama rebukes President Trump in first speech for the Biden campaign Democrats to boycott committee’s confirmation vote on Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett U.S. officials warn Iran and Russia attempting election interference New U.S. coronavirus cases exceed 60,000 for second straight day 23 October 2020 Cleveland, OH—Early voting at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. Cleveland, OH—Early voting at the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections; Shooting Without Bullets wheat pastes posters of the late Stephanie Tubbs Jones, former U.S. Representative (11th Congressional District)—“also the first black woman to become a judge of Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court, as well as the county’s first black prosecutor”—on the outside walls of the ACLU Ohio. President Trump, Joe Biden differ sharply on coronavirus, climate change in final debate Republicans on Senate panel advance Amy Coney Barrett nomination Biden promises commission to study courts President Trump posts footage of 60 Minutes interview he abruptly ended Weekly new U.S. jobless claims fall below 800,000 U.S. officials warn that Russian hackers targeted state and local governments FDA approves remdesivir for COVID-19 treatment Second U.S. federal court rules against President Trump's push to change reapportionment count 24 October 2020 Antioch Baptist Church, Cleveland, OH. U.S. sets new single-day coronavirus case record President Trump, Joe Biden to campaign in key battleground states U.S. coronavirus death toll could pass 500,000 by March, study suggests Final 2020 U.S. Presidential debate draws 63 million viewers, down from the first debate AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson preparing to restart paused vaccine trials Early data suggests schools aren’t driving coronavirus outbreaks 6 January 2021 Cudell Commons Park, Cleveland, OH—Site where 12-year-old Tamir Rice was killed by Cleveland Police Officer Timothy Loehmann November 2014. The gazebo near which he was killed was removed and relocated to Chicago. In January 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice announced it would not charge Loehmann or his partner Frank Garmback. U.S. Congress convenes to certify President Elect Joe Biden's Electoral College victory Wisconsin prosecutor says no charges against officers over Jacob Blake shooting U.S. judge rejects President Trump's effort to decertify Georgia election result Pro-Trump mob attacks U.S. Capitol U.S. Congress, Vice President Mike Pence certify Joe Biden’s electoral victory U.S. coronavirus deaths hit single-day record near 4,000 Twitter, Facebook lock President Trump's accounts 2 more Louisville detectives fired over Breonna Taylor killing 9 January 2021 East Cleveland, OH—Memorial for Vincent Belmonte, 19, killed on Tuesday, January 5 allegedly by a member of the East Cleveland Police Department as Belmonte was driving his girlfriend to work in a borrowed car. Cleveland, OH—Soldiers and Sailors Monument, four statues depicting Civil War-era martial scenes—“four bronze groupings on the esplanade depict, in battle scenes, the Navy, Artillery, Infantry and Cavalry”— around a central column topped with a figure representing the “Goddess of Freedom.” “Mortar Practice” shows five U.S. Navy artillerymen and an officer, including a shirtless Black man, loading their weapon. Democrats move toward impeachment of President Trump for inciting January 6 insurrection Twitter permanently suspends President Trump’s account President Trump confirms he won’t attend Joe Biden’s inauguration Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski calls for President Trump to resign President Elect Joe Biden plans to release most COVID-19 vaccine doses New charges brought in pro-Trump riot U.S. economy lost 140,000 jobs in December, the 1st loss since April 11 January 2021 Cleveland, OH—Statue of former Cuyahoga County Prosecutor (1957–91) John T. Corrigan, in Fort Huntington Park, across from the Cuyahoga County Justice Center and Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court. Twelve Literary Arts, Cleveland, OH—Daniel Gray-Kontar, Founder and Executive Artistic Director of Twelve, meets with staffer Stephanie Ginese and artist Terrell. The young people suggested services and institutions that could be built on empty or abandoned plots of land. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, says House will impeach President Trump unless Vice President Pence acts to invoke 25th Amendment U.S. lawmakers possibly exposed to coronavirus during riot lockdown Rioters who had zip-ties arrested as roundup continues Parler knocked offline after Amazon suspends service FBI warned of threat ahead of mob’s U.S. Capitol siege U.S. Capitol Police officer dies in apparent suicide PGA board moves 2022 golf championship from Trump course Marriott, Blue Cross halt donations to lawmakers opposing electoral results 12 January 2021 University Settlement, Broadway Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio—Food pantry in Slavic Village neighborhood. House Democrats introduce impeachment article U.S. coronavirus deaths surpass 375,000 after record surge Homeland Security secretary resigns over ‘recent events’ Two Democrats test positive for coronavirus after riot lockdown Parler sues Amazon over server ban FBI warns of possible armed protests at state capitols U.S. sanctions Ukrainians over election meddling Two Capitol Police officers suspended over actions in riot President Trump, Vice President Pence meet for 1st time since deadly riot 9 April 2021 Erie Street Cemetery, Cleveland, OH. Erie Street Cemetery, Cleveland, OH—Grave of Chief Joc-O-Sot/Walking Bear (Fox/Mesquakie or Meskwaki), 1810-1844. Fought in the Black Hawk War with the Sauk. Came to Cleveland after the war. Stone for Oghema Niagara of the band Pishqua, tribe Osauckee of the Algonquin nation, dubbed Chief Thunderwater by whites. Created the Supreme Council of Indian Nations. Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH—Crowds arrive for game with the Detroit Tigers. President Biden announces actions to address gun violence ‘epidemic’ Doctor: George Floyd died from ‘low level of oxygen’ Nearly 20 percent fully vaccinated in U.S. Florida sues CDC to reopen cruise industry 10 April 2021 Islamic Center of Cleveland, Parma, OH—Event for children, New Dawn Ramadan, sponsored by the Misada Family Literacy Organization. Medical examiner: George Floyd’s primary cause of death was neck compression Amazon defeats union drive at Alabama warehouse Pfizer asks FDA to authorize vaccine for adolescents 12 to 15 President Biden orders commission to study Supreme Court expansion, term limits 11 April 2021 Arcade, Cleveland, OH—Back of Cleveland baseball jersey bearing name of Satchel Paige worn by Donald Shingler, a Cleveland dentist. Former President Donald Trump delivers insult-laden speech at Mar-a-Lago RNC gathering U.S. Supreme Court strikes down California pandemic religious restriction U.S. Army officer sues Virginia police officers for violating his rights during traffic stop 14 April 2021 Islamic Center of Cleveland, Parma, OH—Evening prayer in men’s section during Ramadan. President Biden to announce withdrawal of all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11 Officer who shot Daunte Wright resigns as protests continue White House says Johnson & Johnson pause won’t hamper vaccine campaign President Biden proposes summit with Vladimir Putin as Ukraine tensions rise Derek Chauvin’s lawyers start their defense Watchdog report: Capitol Police held back on Jan. 6 despite warning 15 April 2021 Lucas Memorial Chapel, Garfield Heights, OH—Operations at the African American-owned funeral home. Officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright charged with manslaughter Defense expert says Derek Chauvin’s actions didn’t kill George Floyd CDC panel wants more data before decision on Johnson & Johnson vaccine DOJ: No charges against officer who fatally shot woman in U.S. Capitol riot Corporate leaders sign statement against proliferation of Republican-sponsored laws making voting harder U.S. House panel advances bill on creating a commission to study reparations U.S. to expand sanctions on Russia over corporate hacking and other actions Bernie Madoff, infamous Ponzi scheme mastermind, dies in prison 16 April 2021 East Cleveland Public Schools, Cleveland, OH. 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