Neighbor Up Spotlight

Jovonne Smith and Jonathan Johnson talk about their work to bring fun and positivity to Cleveland neighborhoods through Young Imaginations, their entertainment business that brings bounce houses and games to community events.

Artist Thomas Hudson talks with Carol about his natural realism paintings that are so detailed and intricate they appear to be photographs. Some of his work was featured in a recent exhibition by the Artists Archives called "Seen Unseen" held at the Cleveland Sculpture Center. He was also one of the featured artists in the Black Local Artists of Cleveland Kuumba directory sponsored by Neighborhood Connections last year.

A conversation with Randell McShepard about leadership, power and change in Cleveland. "Neighbor Up Spotlight" is a podcast created, hosted and produced by Cleveland resident and Neighbor Up member Carol Malone focused on real conversations with people making positive change in our city. Find it on iTunes, SoundCloud and at neighborupcle.org/spotlight

Carol talks with Jerome Baker about his work mentoring young people in Central and his commitment to giving back to the community where he was raised.

Host Carol Malone talks with Sonya Pryor-Jones about her work to launch Fab House in Glenville and connect young people with opportunities in digital fabrication.

Carol talks with community organizer, artist and event planner Tammy Kennedy about her work to recognize extraordinary East Cleveland residents and broaden the narrative about her community.

Carol talks with Dava Cansler, the founder of Foluke Cultural Arts, about her work creating a space for dance, theater and music to grow in the Central neighborhood.

Carol talks with her old friend musician and poet Vince Robinson about music, art, poetry and the ongoing struggle for justice in America.

Carol talks with Buckeye resident Dawn Arrington about her work with the crowdfunding platform ioby, Larchmere Porchfest and Bridging the Tracks.

Season 3, Episode 2: Listen in as Cleveland resident Carol Malone talks with Monica Torres, founder of LatinUs Theater Co. and a member of Neighbor Up, a group of 3,000 people using our talents and skills to create an extraordinary world right where we live. Find it on iTunes, SoundCloud and at www.NeighborUpCLE.org/spotlight