A community can be defined as a group of people who share a common interest or goal. It can be a neighborhood, a city, a country, or even a group of people who are connected online. What makes a community strong are the relationships between its members. When people feel connected, they are more likely to support each other and work together to achieve common goals.
There are many characteristics that can contribute to a strong community. Some may include: a sense of belonging, shared values, opportunities for connection and a sense of purpose. These relationships can last through generations, if properly nurtured. Communities can be powerful forces for good. They may also become sources of innovation and creativity. Then there’s that old saying that ‘history always repeats itself.’ I like to believe that history prepares future generations for resilience and recovery.
According to the American Psychological Association, resilience is the process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences, especially through mental, emotional, and behavioral flexibility and adjustment to external and internal demands. In this issue of The East Clevelander Magazine, you will read about Shaw High School’s evergrowing community of alumni who are consistently resilient as they precedent circumstances that guide future alumni.
When we learn from the past, we are better equipped to deal with challenges in the present and future. Our alumni are a great example of this. They have faced many challenges personally, professionally and within society. They have always found ways to overcome hardships and produce substantial results. Our alumni are a source of inspiration for others, and they show us that anything is possible if we are resilient. In this issue you will also read about community, culture, resources and new
opportunities coming to the city. Enjoy!
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