Credits and Contributors
The Relay Cleveland campaign is the result of a shared vision, deep collaboration, and the unwavering commitment of those who believe in a more just and equitable future for Cleveland. We offer our deepest gratitude to the many individuals and organizations whose dedication and partnership made this work possible.
Relay Cleveland Campaign Committee
Leah D. Hudnall
Campaign Director
Founder of The Legacy Perspective, an organization dedicated to advancing equity through storytelling, civic engagement, and public history activations.
Jason Garrett
Design Lead
Multidisciplinary designer focused on visual storytelling and brand identity for social impact projects.
Derrick Holifield
Research Lead
Education researcher and civic engagement advocate specializing in the intersections of race, history, and public policy.
ThirdSpace Action Lab
Fiscal Sponsor, Administrative Support, and Campaign Committee Member
A grassroots think tank and creative agency that works to disrupt systemic racism and design more equitable communities.
thirdspaceactionlab.co
Cleveland Public Library
Providing free access to knowledge, culture, and educational resources for all Cleveland residents.
cpl.org
Cleveland VOTES
A nonpartisan organization focused on strengthening civic muscle and advancing voter engagement in Cleveland.
clevotes.com
Enlightened Solutions
A consulting firm specializing in equity-centered policy change, communications, and community engagement.
enlightened-solutions.com
Facing History and Ourselves Ohio
Empowering students and educators to confront racism, antisemitism, and prejudice through history education.
facinghistory.org
NAACP Cleveland Branch
Advancing civil rights, equity, and social justice for the Cleveland community.
clevelandnaacp.org
ReinventEd Consulting
A consultancy focused on reimagining education systems for equity and innovation.
Teaching Cleveland
Bringing Cleveland’s history to life through education and civic literacy programs.
teachingcleveland.org
The Equity Lab
A national organization helping leaders and institutions embed equity into their daily practice.
theequitylab.org
Contributing Artists and Creatives
Nate Austin
Commissioned artist creating visual art that celebrates culture and history.
artbynfa.com
Arthur B. Hill
Illustrator for the campaign’s report, specializing in graphic design and illustration.
Kashmir Thompson
Commissioned artist known for pop-culture-inspired artwork and representations of Black culture.
kashmirviii.com
Christopher Webb
Video narrator and multimedia storyteller known for dynamic voiceover work and spoken word.
chriswebbspeaks.com
Isaac Williams, Color Beyond
Video production lead, founder of Color Beyond, a media company focused on authentic storytelling.
colorbeyond.com
Ajha Dean-Phillips
Commissioned artist with a focus on vibrant, community-centered visual art.
Hazeldell children at Brett School during Cleveland’s early desegregation efforts. February 1, 1964. Cleveland Press Collection, Michael Schwartz Library, Cleveland State University.