SGORR – The Shakerite

SGORR members pose for their yearbook photo

Should SGORR Stay SGORR?

June 15, 2020

What About The Rest Of Us?

What About The Rest Of Us?

May 28, 2019

More than 150 students, staff and parents gathered for the SGORR community forum Nov. 13 in the upper cafeteria of the high school.

SGORR Aims to Improve the Conversation

November 21, 2018

The Shaker Bubble Has Burst

The Shaker Bubble Has Burst

November 14, 2018

In their second forum, SGORR shared the following statistics: African-Americans comprise 13 percent of the U.S. population and are consistently documented by the U.S. government to use drugs at similar rates to people of other races. However, they comprise 29 percent of those arrested for drug law violations, and nearly 40 percent of those incarcerated in state or federal prison for drug law violations. Similarly, Latinos make up 18 percent of the U.S. population, but comprise 38 percent of people incarcerated in federal prisons for drug offenses.

SGORR Hosts Criminal Justice Discussion Series

May 21, 2018

Members of the high school’s chapter of the NAACP engage in discussion in Room 157. “Through the [NAACP’s] Race and Culture Committee, we’ll be doing different discussions and different activities, maybe even field trips, based around bringing racial and cultural awareness,” said Siraj Lee, senior and NAACP leader.

Bringing a National Presence to Shaker

May 26, 2017

Participants discussed race and its role in recent events in their small groups, each discussion facilitated by a core leader.

SGORR Steps Forward

November 17, 2016

Superintendent Gregory C. Hutchings talks to students in the hallway Friday, Nov. 11.

Community Reacts to Student Suspensions

November 13, 2016

SGORR member Jonah Ricanati reads a question to the panel members on Dec. 3 at the Shaker Heights Main Library.

Public Forum Yields Goals to Help Close Achievement Gap

December 15, 2015

Open SGORR Meeting Meets Expectations

Open SGORR Meeting Meets Expectations

December 18, 2014

Senior Tiara Sargeant won the Princeton Prize in Race Relations from Princeton University for her program that connects inner-city and suburban youth. As part of her award, she received a free trip to a symposium on race relations at Princeton University. Here she is pictured with this year's 23 other recipients.

Bridging Gaps to Improve Race Relations

June 9, 2014

The Definition Dilemma

The Definition Dilemma

January 31, 2014

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