Resource Directory

Featured businesses and services that welcomes,

strengthens, and celebrates communities of color in the

Cleveland area.

Center for Student Diversity & Inclusion

3 – About the

Center for Student Diversity & Inclusion

4 – Acknowledgements

5 – Introduction

8 – How to use this directory

Services and Businesses Listings

9 – 14 Asian Businesses & Services

15 – 17 Black & African Businesses & Services

18 – 21 Hispanic & Latino/a Businesses & Services

Table of Contents

http://sites.jcu.edu/inclusion/

The Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion fully engages in the holistic

development of all John Carroll students, but primarily supports students

who identify as students of color, LGBTQ, first-generation, and/or

low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

We strive to empower students so that as confident individuals they attain

their goals of academic achievement, personal growth, identity formation

and cultural development.

Danielle J. Carter

Director

Salomon Rodezino

Program Coordinator

Carol Link

Administrative Assistant

The Center for Student Diversity & Inclusion is located in the D.J. Lombardo

Student Center, Suite 202

Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.

http://sites.jcu.edu/inclusion/

Center for Student Diversity & Inclusion

This directory was made possible through the efforts of the

following JCU community members:

Jasmine M. Hamilton

Graduate Student Intern

Bowling Green State University

Danielle Carter

Director of the Center for Student Diversity & Inclusion

John Carroll University

Pat Caruso

Communications Coordinator for Student Affairs

John Carroll University

Devonte Foy

John Carroll University student, ’15

Acknowledgements

The purpose of this directory is to provide all John Carroll University

students with a starting point to identify services and businesses that can

help welcome, strengthen, and celebrate their time spent in the Cleveland

area. This project began with the goal to seek out businesses and

resources from underrepresented racial and ethnic identity communities in

the Cleveland area:

Asian

A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East,

Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent including, for example,

Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine

Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Black or African American

A person having origins in any of the Black racial groups of Africa –

includes Caribbean Islanders and others of African origin.

Hispanic or Latino/a

A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or

other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.

Racial and Ethnic descriptions retrieved from the U.S. Office of Personnel

Management (2012).

Introduction

At John Carroll University, no students have identified as American Indian

or Alaska Native (National Center for Education Statistics, 2012). In our

research, only one Cleveland organization was self-purported as a

resource for this community in the Cleveland area. However, it was not

determined to be relevant for purposes of this directory.

Additionally, this directory does not include organizations whose main

purpose is to unite individuals on through political ideas or religious and

spiritual practices. The office of Campus Ministry at John Carroll University

provides a listing of services intended to reflect the needs various religious

& spiritual practices. You can visit their website by clicking here.

If there are services you utilize or businesses that you frequent that you

believe should be included in future editions of the directory, please visit

the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion. We do our best to list

organizations that are accessible. If you have information about an

organization that may no longer be accessible for whatever reason, please

let us know. We welcome all comments and questions.

We hope that you can use this directory to identify spaces that

can deepen your understanding of your own and others’

experiences. It is important that as allies we affirm

underrepresented racial and ethnic identity groups and their

respective organizations.

We encourage you to engage in reflection and dialogue with the

professional staff at the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion

and with others within the John Carroll community about this

project.

The services and businesses listed are organized by their respective

racial or ethnic identity. Also, organizations are categorized by the type

of service they provide. When available, the contact information and a

brief description is listed as retrieved from the organization’s website.

Personal Care Non-Health

These organizations provides

information, products or services

intended for non-health personal

care.

Retail/For-profit

These organizations sell services

and products that were inspired

or originated by community

members of certain racial and

ethnic identities.

Organization of Content

Resources/Other

These organizations listed in this

category are mostly, but not

exclusively, non-profit entities.

They offer pertinent information

about and sometimes provide

services useful for the

communities they serve.

Food Services – These

organizations may prepare meals,

provide produce, or offer

instruction of meal preparation

specific to a racial and ethnic

identity group.

The Organization of Chinese

Americans of Greater

Cleveland (OCAGC)

http://ocagc.org

216-539-4634

1265 W. 106th St.,

Cleveland, OH 44102

Founded in 1973, OCAGC is a non-

profit, non-partisan civil rights and

educational organization. OCAGC

serves the continually growing Asian

Pacific American community of

Northeast Ohio and works with other

organizations and communities to

promote ethnic awareness and

cultural diversity.

Asian Businesses & Services

Chinese Women Association of

Cleveland

http://chinesewomencleveland.org

6755 Ridgecliff Dr.,

Solon, OH 44139

The mission of the Chinese Women

Association of Cleveland is to assist

women of Chinese and Asian

descent on the issues facing them

today, including but not limited to

gender discrimination, social

injustice, domestic violence, and

economic empowerment.

Resources/Other

Japanese American Citizens League

Midwest District Council,

Cleveland Chapter

http://www.jacl.org

216-556-2277

The Japanese American Citizens

League is a national organization

whose ongoing mission is to secure

and maintain civil rights of Japanese

Americans and all others who are

victimized by injustice and bigotry.

Asian Businesses & Services

Korean American Association of

Greater Cleveland

http://clevelandkoreanassociation.org

216-689-2999

1541 E. 38th St.,

Cleveland, OH 44114

The mission of the association is to

promote among the Americans a

more accurate knowledge of the

people of Korea, their aims, customs,

ideals, arts and sciences, industries,

economic conditions, and educational

process. A membership fee is

required for involvement in this

organization.

Resources/Other

Northern Ohio Lebanese American

Association

http://nolaa.org

440-345-5887

6607 Pear Rd.

Parma, OH 44130

The Northern Ohio Lebanese

American Association is dedicated to

preserving, enriching, and promoting,

our Lebanese heritage and traditions

through cultural, educational,

humanitarian, and social activities.

International Services Center

http://internationalservicescenter.org

216-781-4560

815 Superior Avenue East

Suite 100

Cleveland, OH 44114

International Services Center is a

non-profit, non-sectarian social

service agency dedicated to helping

thousands of immigrants and

refugees each year to achieve self-

sufficiency.

Asian Businesses & Services

Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage

www.maltzmuseum.org

216-593-0575

2929 Richmond Rd.

Beachwood, OH 44122

The Mission of the Maltz Museum of

Jewish Heritage is to introduce the

beauty and diversity of that heritage

in the context of the American

experience. It promotes

understanding with those of other

religions, races, cultures and ethnic

backgrounds, serving as an

educational resource for Northeast

Ohio.

Resources/Other

Cleveland Asian Festival

http://clevelandasianfestival.org

The Cleveland Asian Festival

supported by several organizations in

Cleveland that foster, educate, and

promote Asian culture and traditions.

It is a landmark undertaking to unite

the community through recognition of

its culture, diversity, and people.

Asian Businesses & Services

Hunan Solon

www.hunansolon.com/

440-247-0808

6050 Enterprise Parkway

Cleveland, OH 44139

Hunan by the Falls

440-248-8836

508 Washington Street

Chagrin Falls, OH 44022

Hunan East

216-381-2266

724 Richmond Road

Cleveland, OH 44143

Li Wah

liwahrestaurant.com/

216-696-6556

2999 Payne Avenue

Cleveland, OH 44114

Inchin’s Bamboo Garden

www.bamboo-gardens.com/

440-734-0500

5106 Great Northern Mall

North Olmsted, OH 44070

Tink Holl (Grocery)

216-881-6996

1735 E. 36th St.

Cleveland, OH 44114

Cleveland CAM Asia Supermarket

http://www.huaxin.us/english/indexE.

htm

21200 Miles Road

North Randall, OH 44128

Jerusalem Grill

http://www.jerusalemgrill.com/

216-291-9191

14421 Cedar Road

Cleveland, OH 44121

Food Services

Asian Businesses & Services

Jaipur Junction

http://thejaipurjunction.com

440-842-3555

Timber Ridge Plaza

9249, Spragur Road.

North Royalton, OH, 44133

Saffron Patch

http://thesaffronpatch.com/

216-295-0400

20600 Chagrin Boulevard

Tower East Building

Shaker Heights, OH 44122

Bo Loong

216-391-3113

3922 Saint Clair Ave

Cleveland, OH 44114

Café Tandoor

http://www.cafetandoorcleveland.com

216-371-8500

2096 South Taylor Rd.

Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

Tadka

http://tadkarestaurant.com/

440-734-0500

5106 Great Northern Mall South

North Olmstead, OH 44070

Indian Delight Restaurant

www.classicindianfood.com

216-651-4007

5507 Detroit Avenue

Cleveland, OH 44102

Food Services

Asian Businesses & Services

Anna Beauty Center

http://www.annabeautycenter.com/

216-574-2288

3030 Superior Ave.

Cleveland, OH 44114

Asian Town Center

http://www.asiantowncenter.com/

216-621-1681

3820 Superior Ave.

Cleveland, OH 44114

Personal Care Non-Health

Retail

Black & African Businesses & Services

Resources/Other

100 Black Men of Greater

Cleveland, Inc.

http://www.100blackmencleveland.org

216-361-9146

Omni Park Building

27801 Euclid Avenue

Suite 410, Euclid OH 44132

The mission of the 100 Black Men of

Greater Cleveland, Inc. is to serve as

mentors, deliver and support

educational and economic

opportunity, advocate for institutional

change and improve the health and

wellness of African-American Men

and Youth in particular and the

African-American community in

general. A membership fee is

required for involvement in this

organization.

Karamu House, Inc.

http://www.karamuhouse.org

216-795-7070

2355 E. 89th St.

Cleveland, OH 44106

The Karamu House opened its doors

in 1915 to set out to establish a

common ground where people of

different races, religions, social and

economic backgrounds could come

together to seek and share common

ventures. The Mission of Karamu

House is to strengthen community

through quality Arts Education

programs with an emphasis on

African-American culture.

Black & African Businesses & Services

Resources/Other

National Black MBA Association

Cleveland Northeast Ohio Chapter

http://www.clevelandblackmbas.org

216-916-4874

It is the vision of the organization to

become recognized as the leading

professional organization in

Northeast Ohio by providing

professional, educational, networking

and developmental opportunities for

members, youth and the community

at-large. A membership fee is

required for involvement in this

organization.

Urban League of Greater Cleveland

http://www.ulcleveland.org

216-622-0999

2930 Prospect Ave.

Cleveland, OH 44115

To enable African Americans and

other minority members to develop

and exercise their potential on par

with all other Americans through

education, research, advocacy and

provision of services. A membership

fee is required for involvement in this

organization.

African American Cultural Center

http://www.csuohio.edu/blackstudies

216-687-2000

Cleveland State University Center

2121 Euclid Ave.

Cleveland, OH 44115

The Cultural Center displays a

permanent collection of African art

and revolving exhibits of the art,

culture and history of peoples of the

African Diaspora.

Black & African Businesses & Services

Food Services

Soul of America

http://www.soulofamerica.com/cleveland-

restaurants-nightclubs.phtml

This online resource provides patrons

with places relevant to Black Cultural

travel. The link directs to a page that

highlights restaurants and venues

offering food services rooted in the

Black community.

Hispanic Cultural Center of

Cleveland

3200 Franklin Blvd.

Cleveland, OH 44113

The Hispanic Cultural Center of

Cleveland promotes programs and

art initiatives that highlight the history

and education of the Latino/a

community.

Hispanic & Latino/a Businesses & Services

Hispanic Alliance, Inc.

http://hispanicallianceinc.org

216-661-4249

3110 W. 25th Street

Cleveland, OH44109

Hispanic Alliance is a nonprofit

organization with the purpose of

addressing Hispanic/Latino

community needs.

Resources/Other

Esperanza, Inc.

http://esperanzainc.org

216-651-7178

3104 W. 25th St. (Fourth Floor)

Cleveland, OH 44109

The mission of Esperanza is to

enhance educational and economic

opportunities for Hispanic Americans.

Nueva Luz Urban Resource Center

http://www.nuevaluzurc.org

216-651-8236

2226 W. 89th St.

Cleveland, OH 44102

The mission of Nueva Luz Urban

Resource Center is to challenge the

root causes of systemic poverty

among Latinos and other

underserved minorities.

Hispanic & Latino/a Businesses & Services

Resources/Other

Hispanic Roundtable

http://convencionhispana.org

216-445-7318

1900 E. 9th St., Suite 3200

Cleveland, OH 44114

The Hispanic Roundtable Community

Programs is a non-profit organization

whose mission is to act as a catalyst

to empower the Hispanic Community

to become full partners in the

economic, education, political, civic,

and social life of Greater Cleveland.

Hispanic Urban Minority Alcoholism

and Drug Abuse Outreach Program

(HUMADAOP)

http://hispanicumadaop.com

The purpose of this organization is to

empower the Hispanic /Latino

community to eliminate the negative

impact of HIV/AIDS, violence and the

abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other

drugs through culturally sensitive

prevention, education, intervention,

treatment and reentry services.

Julia de Burgos

http://www.juliadeburgos.org/

216-961-2970

5209 Detroit Ave.

Cleveland, OH 44102

The Julia De Burgos Cultural Arts

Center is dedicated to preserving and

sharing the Puerto Rican and

Caribbean traditions through the

teaching and practice of the visual,

performing and literary arts.

Food Services La Plaza Supermarket

216-476-8000

13609 Lakewood Heights Blvd.

Cleveland, OH 44107

La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant

www.lafiestacleveland.com

440-565-4422

5115 Wilson Mills Rd.

Richmond Heights, OH 44143

Lopez

www.lopezonlee.com

216-932-9000

2196 Lee Rd.

Cleveland, OH 44118

Don Tequila

http://www.dontequilamexrestaurant.com/

216-297-9765

2175 S. Green Rd.

University Heights, OH 44122

Mi Pueblo Taqueria

216-671-6661

12207 Lorain Ave.

Cleveland, OH 44111

Abuelo’s

http://www.abuelos.com/

26100 Harvard Rd.

Warrensville Heights, OH 44122

Hispanic & Latino/a Businesses & Services

Food Services

Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar

www.paladarlatinkitchen.com/

216-896-9020

28601 Chagrin Blvd.

Cleveland, OH 44122

Barroco Grill

www.barrocogrill.com/

216-221-8127

12906 Madison Ave.

Lakewood, OH 44107

Zocalo

http://www.zocalocleveland.com

216-781-0420

2071 E. 4th St.

Cleveland, OH 44115

Momocho

http://www.momocho.com/

216-694-2122

1835 Fulton Rd.

Cleveland, OH 44113

Luchita’s Mexican Restaurant

www.luchita.com

216-252-1169

3456 W. 117th St.

Cleveland, OH 44111

Mi Pueblo

http://mipueblocleveland.com

216-791-8226

11611 Euclid Ave.

Cleveland, OH 44106

Hispanic & Latino/a Businesses & Services