The MOOS kids interview Cleveland Police Commander Brand Kutz. He is the commander of the fourth district that encompasses the Southeast side of the City of Cleveland. He leads and manages the Cleveland police officers that are assigned to this district. The MOOS kids get in depth with Office Kutz about his job, his like and dislikes and background.

Jason and Jonathan Streeter interview artist, Donald Black Jr. as he puts a mural up at Harvey Rice Library. They discuss his background and what the mural means to him. The mural gives him and the community power and he hopes that it will impact the youth in a positive way.

The MOOS kids interview Cleveland Police Commander Brand Kutz. He is the commander of the fourth district that encompasses the Southeast side of the City of Cleveland. He leads and manages the Cleveland police officers that are assigned to this district. The MOOS kids get in depth with Office Kutz about his job, his like and dislikes and background.

Jason and Jonathan Streeter interview artist, Donald Black Jr. as he puts a mural up at Harvey Rice Library. They discuss his background and what the mural means to him. The mural gives him and the community power and he hopes that it will impact the youth in a positive way.

Joshua lives in the Buckeye Neighborhood with his dad and sister. His neighborhood is loud and even at twelve he knows people are selling drugs on the corner. His dad and him have helped the neighborhood by cleaning up trash. Though he lives in a tough situation he knows he has good parents that are always there for him. His dad gives him an advantage through knowledge.

Khalil loves watching the sunset and taking in the moments. He moved from the Eastside of Cleveland to escape gang violence. He has experienced shootings at a young age and knew that he had to stop hanging out with certain friends or he would have gotten killed or gone to jail. His favorite story to tell is the time he scored his first touchdown. He’s thinking about becoming a police officer, but doesn’t want the color of his skin affect how people see him. But right now he just hopes to get a girlfriend.

Ari is seven years old and she would like to recycle the trash in her neighborhood and reuse the dirt. She wishes that everyone was rich and would live in mansions like the White House. She would like to be an artist when she grows up. Wise beyond her years, she even admits to learning from her mistakes, like the time she ate the wrong hot pocket.

Twelve year old D’Vonte lives in the Kingsbury Neighborhood. He likes to rides his bike and explore the woods near his house, though he he hates getting bit by the bugs. He likes this neighborhood because it is quiet and it is a better environment for him. He wants to be a veterinarian when he grows up and would like to get married, have kids and four dogs. He still worries sometimes that bad things will happen in his neighborhood, but prays about it.

Jonathan lives with his mom, dad, two brothers and a dog. He recently moved from Cleveland to South Euclid and pretty much likes everything in his neighborhood except a poor deer that has been walking around with a dislocated leg. Recently he went back and visited his old house and remarked on how different it was. He can’t wait for the future and remember his name, Jonathan Streeter.

Kaleob has been living in Shaker Heights for the past three years. He feels that moving to Shaker Heights has brought him lots of new opportunities. He recently travelled to Xenia, Ohio and compares the country town to Shaker Heights and how he prefers city living. He hopes to get a scholarship in cross country, wrestling or track.