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Cleveland Progress Index
Variety of social indicators for the Cleveland area and individual Cleveland neighborhoods
Cleveland Census Data
Demographic information on the population of Cleveland
NEOCANDO
Extensive county, city, and neighborhood level data on social indicators and demographics
Business and Innovation Model guides - Board of Innovation
View easy to read and helpful example guides of different innovation and business models. May require providing your email address.
Social Business Model Canvas
A different way of thinking about the Business Model Canvas for social businesses

HIP Cuyahoga - Eliminating Structural Racism
HIP Cuyahoga, a health equity focused organization, makes structural racism one of its key priorities.
SerialLand
Blog from Rebecca Maurer, written to respond to and expand upon the podcast Serial's exploration of Cuyahoga's justice system. Provides lots of history and data surrounding structural racism in Cleveland.
Racism: A Very Short Introduction
A primer on racism. Includes a chapter on structural racism.
MIT Solve: Antiracist Technolgy
Sampling of problems and tech oriented solutions associated with racism. Use for inspiration.

First Year Cleveland
Community Advocacy group focusing on infant mortality in Cleveland
Infant Mortality in Cleveland - Cleveland Department of Public Health
Deep analysis of trends and issues related to infant mortality in Cleveland
Are there ways to reduce the risk of infant mortality?
US Department of Health and Human Services factsheet on methods for reducing infant mortality
Ohio Infant Mortality Related Programs
Descriptions of different Ohio initiatives and programs aimed at infant mortality.
MIT Solve: Maternal and Newborn Health
Examples of technology oriented solutions to newborn and maternal health. Use for inspiration.

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