The Pulse Podcast returns for 2026 with a powerful conversation centered on healing, access, and community-led care. In The Hood’s Hero, we sit down with Walter Patton, founder of Ghetto Therapy — a Cleveland-based initiative bringing free, culturally relevant mental health and wellness services directly into underserved neighborhoods. Through group therapy, art healing, yoga, and spiritual wellness, Ghetto Therapy removes barriers, breaks stigma, and meets people exactly where they are. Walter shares the story behind the movement, the importance of addressing generational trauma, and why healing in the hood must be accessible, visible, and rooted in trust. This episode challenges how we think about mental health and redefines what leadership and service look like in our communities. This is healing in real time. This is community care in action. This is The Hood’s Hero.

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Episode 4: Protect the CrownGuest: Chinenye Nkemere

In this episode of The Cleveland Pulse Podcast, we sit down with advocate and community leader Chinenye Nkemere for a powerful conversation about The CROWN Act — the legislation designed to end hair discrimination and protect the dignity, identity, and cultural expression of Black people.

Chinenye breaks down:• What The CROWN Act actually does• Why hair discrimination is a human rights issue• How schools, workplaces, and institutions continue to police Black identity• What Cleveland and Ohio can do to move this work forward• How we can all help “protect the crown”

This is more than a policy discussion — it’s a conversation about freedom, humanity, and the right to show up exactly as you are.

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Cleveland Pulse Podcast | Episode 4 – The Power of the Vote ft. Kayla S. Griffin Green, Esq.

In this powerful episode of Cleveland Pulse, we sit down with Kayla S. Griffin Green, Esq. to break down what your right to vote really means.

From voting rights and legal protections to access, equity, and civic responsibility — this conversation goes beyond politics and straight to power, purpose, and participation.

Kayla brings a legal perspective and a community-first lens to explain:• Why voting still matters• What protections exist for voters• How to make your vote count• What’s at stake when we sit out

This isn’t about sides — this is about your voice, your rights, and your future.

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In Episode 3 of the Cleveland Pulse Podcast, we sit down with Pastor Napoleon Harris Jr. for a powerful conversation on the past, present, and future of the Black church.

For generations, the Black church has been more than a place of worship — it has been a center for leadership, social justice, economic empowerment, and community healing. But in today’s evolving cultural landscape, many are asking an important question:

Is the Black church still relevant?

Pastor Harris shares his perspective on faith, responsibility, modern leadership, and how the church can continue to serve as a pillar in Black communities while adapting to new generations.

This episode explores:• The historical role of the Black church• Why its influence still matters today• How church leadership must evolve• The bridge between faith, culture, and community impact

🎙️ Cleveland Pulse Podcast — Episode 3: “Let’s Talk Church”

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Episode 2: Carrying the Torch

In this episode of The Cleveland Pulse, NAACP Cleveland Branch President William Tarter Jr. joins host Edwin Hubbard Jr. to share his journey into leadership and what drives his commitment to equity and progress. Together they discuss the mission and future goals of the Cleveland Branch, the vital work of its committees, and why membership and community involvement matter more than ever. If you’ve ever wondered how to get involved—or how local action fuels national change—this conversation will light the way. The Cleveland Pulse is presented by the NAACP Cleveland Branch and the Cleveland Freedom Dreams Coalition.

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Welcome to The Cleveland Pulse — where real conversations move our city forward. In Episode 1, “We’ve Got a Pulse,” host Edwin Hubbard Jr., Executive Director of the NAACP Cleveland Branch, sits down with Dr. Chavone Nash from the Cleveland Freedom Dreams Coalition to talk about why this podcast was created and how it connects to the issues shaping our community right now. Together, they explore questions like: Why are so many young Black voters disengaged? What keeps people from feeling their voices matter? And how can we create real platforms for civic engagement and community leadership? This conversation isn’t about politics — it’s about power, purpose, and participation. You deserve a platform. You deserve to be heard. You deserve to vote. The Cleveland Pulse is presented by the NAACP Cleveland Branch and the Cleveland Freedom Dreams Coalition. #TheClevelandPulse #ClevelandVotes #FreedomDreamsCoalition #NAACPCleveland #CivicEngagement #GetOutTheVote

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