Anita M. Diop is African–American born and was raised in America. But, she has a unique way of describing herself: “I’m an African born in America.”

Braylon L. Rogers, 19, and Columbus E. Jones Jr., 22, face aggravated-murder charges along with 11 counts of felonious assault and one charge of shooting into a residence in the early Sunday shooting at an off-campus fraternity house party.

While various states and the federal government play policy ping-pong on the issue of school desegregation/diversity, the plight of one mother has starkly symbolized the obstacles that often confront less-than-privileged parents who seek quality education for their children.

Rock Ohio Caesars LLC (ROC) is moving forward with plans for a Phase I gaming development in the heart of downtown Cleveland. Dan Gilbert, Rock Gaming CEO, and Gary Loveman, chairman, CEO and President of Caesars Entertainment Corporation, top City, County and State officials, and community and business leaders took place in a ground breaking ceremony.

Representative Alicia Reece (D-Cincinnati) has introduced House Bill HB 76 to regulate the way Ohio votes. This legislation will establish a uniform process for the way we count provisional ballots in the state of Ohio. Currently this process differs from county to county, which has created numerous lawsuits and a lack of confidence among Ohio voters.

As with the Great Seal of the United States, the eagle that clutches arrows of war on one side holds an olive branch of peace on the other so it would seem that the Ohio’s Republican-controlled statehouse has a decision to make.