Tamu Thomas
Director of Digital and Investigative Unit
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Tamu has been with 19 News since 2002. She has served in several roles, including producer, executive producer, digital content director and director of investigative unit.
Tamu has worked in Montgomery, AL and Knoxville, TN.
She's originally from Foley, AL.
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Ashley Summers, 14, disappeared in the summer heat of 2007. 19 News digs deeper into the case in its true-crime podcast, Dark Side of the Land.
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Investigative reporter, Sara Goldenberg shares the heartbreaking case of Kathy Parisi in the true-crime podcast, Dark Side of the Land.
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It’s a case that continues to haunt a Cleveland-area community more than 30 years later. Dark Side of the Land podcast digs into the case like you've never heard before.
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In honor of Black History Month, 19 News shines a light on Cleveland-area men and women who have made a difference in Northeast Ohio.
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A Cleveland Cavaliers executive knows all too well the importance of HBCUs.
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He's arguably the best sports agent in the NBA while representing players like LeBron James, Ben Simmons, John Wall, as well as Cleveland Cavalier and All-Star Darius Garland.
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Black History Month kicks off with an encore presentation of 'The Next 400: Digging Into The Tangled Roots of Black Hair Culture'
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On the walls of the Kent State University Museum, there’s a portrait called “Internal Battle.” The artist, Keturah Ariel, pondering the decision: natural hair or straightened?
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It’s safe to assume that everything you do and possibly say is being monitored, especially on company property, but more and more companies have installed surveillance software called Bossware or Tattleware, to track your every move.
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Michael Sutton and Kenny Phillips recently had their attempted murder convictions overturned and were released on bond in May. They await a new trial.
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The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, CHN Housing Partners and United Way will be on hand to answer your questions. The phone-in event takes place Wednesday, July 21 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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The letters look back on how far the community has come and give thanks to those who sacrificed and paved the way.
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The Cleveland Public Library kicks off the celebration Saturday, June 12.
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Is there more work to be done? Absolutely. Only time will tell if George Floyd’s murder will shift from emotions to lasting change.
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Kenny Phillips and Michael Sutton spent nearly 15 years in prison for attempted murder. The Eighth District Court ruled that the state’s failure to disclose evidence violated their rights to a fair trial.
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The roundtable kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Thursday on Cleveland Public Library’s Facebook page.
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The Next 400: 19 News and Cleveland Public Library team up for virtual discussion to stop Asian hate
The roundtable kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Thursday on Cleveland Public Library’s Facebook page.
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You can access a list of recommended reads from the members of the library’s Cultural Diversity Resource to help deepen our understanding of the Asian American and immigrant experience.
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In this week’s The Next 400 we take a closer look at Black philanthropy and the impact it has on the community.
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Tonight at 6, we meet young activists who are protesting and marching for change.
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Tonight at 6 and 11, the series takes a look at educational inequities and those fighting against them.
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The Men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Delta Alpha Lambda Chapter in conjunction with the Black American Council of Cuyahoga Community College gave Cleveland area students a chance to express their voices.
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On Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. the library will host a Facebook Live discussion about vaccines and the African American experience.
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19 News and Cleveland Public Library team up for the 36th annual Dr. Martin Luther King commemorative celebration tonight at 7 p.m. on CW43.
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In The Next 400 experts say there needs to be an even playing field in almost every area of the criminal justice system.
In this week's 'The Next 400', what is being done to stop 911 calls based on a person's race.
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19 News anchor Chris Tanaka will moderate a virtual discussion of Cleveland community leaders Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m.
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Stevenson will discuss racial bias in the criminal justice system.
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The Next 400 report airs tonight at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. on 19 News.
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Damon Maloney takes a deeper dive into the opioid crisis and how it’s affecting the Black community. His report Friday night at 6 and 11.
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Here are this week’s recommended reads from Cleveland Public Library.
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In The Next 400 report Friday night hear from two women about the mission to change the lives of Black women.
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There have been several high-profile fatal police shootings that have left families grieving and questioning the criminal justice system. 19 News has a rare look into the grand jury process
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Friday night at 6 & 11: The Next 400 takes a look at implicit bias within the criminal justice system.
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The Next 400 advisory council comes together for the first time for real life solutions. The report airs tonight at 6 and 11.
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Clean Express Auto Wash in Cleveland has a business model that includes more than just business.
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Summer 2020 will go down as a three-month stretch of mass protests around the country.
The Cleveland Public Library will provide additional resources to help viewers further understand these tough issues.
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In this week's The Next 400, we go beyond the diversity and inclusion headlines to see the practices at work.
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19 News is committed to bringing people together to engage in insightful conversations about race and racism to bring about changes.
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We look at Milwaukee County’s plan and will it work for Cleveland?
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This week's The Next 400 report explores the reasons why some communities skip the census.
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It's often called a "wealth-based" system disproportionately affecting black and brown people.
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The latest installment of 'The Next 400' series looks at how lead poisoning in children dates back years.
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After the killing of Floyd, 19 News began digging into the epidemic to provide solutions on what “The Next 400″ years could and should look like for Cleveland and the country.
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The council will guide us through a series of stories that will crusade for impactful, meaningful change within our communities.
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Cleveland Public Theatre presents Station Hope 2020 for a historic night.
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The curfew has also been expanded from the Central Business district to the Market District and Ohio City.
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