In 1960, Blacks in Virginia watched as the state changed the laws against trespass to make it a more serious crime, and the penalty was raised from a $100.00 fine to $1,000.00. This action was taken by the then all-white legislature in an attempt to combat the Civil Rights Movement and more severely punish the activists that were engaging in the sit-ins that were taking place. During that time, we read the unhinged rantings of segregationists, such as James J. Kilpatrick, wh

This rendering of the proposed Quicken Loans Arena renovation shows what the upgraded arena would look like if the controversial plan is approved. Amid a growing controversy between African American clergy and community leaders, the powerful 14,000 Cleveland Building & Construction Trades Council – which has members in 17 unions held a press conference to announce their support for Quicken Loans Arena plan on Monday Feb. 20. They say the $160 million in tax dollars renovation

The Cleveland Cavaliers have an interesting decision to make before the end of the week that likely will determine if they repeat as NBA champions. Do the Cavs stand pat with the roster they have, a mending Kevin Love (again?) and soon to return J.R. Smith or do they tweak what is one of the top to bottom most solid rosters in the league? The Carmelo Anthony for Love trade rumors have been swirling now for almost three weeks, and while Love is injured they could still cut the

In 2001, at the 21st District Black Congressional Caucus Labor Day Picnic, Mattiedna Johnson, at age 82, distributed flyers that stated in bold letters, Penicillin and Scarlet Fever were Developed with the Help of Mattiedna Johnson, R.N. The flyer described her pertinent role in the cure for the fatal scarlet fever epidemic and other diseases that World War II soldiers contracted during the 1940’s. Johnson stated she was the only Black, the only nurse and laboratory techn

Now the time has come for this nation to fulfill its promise… In the campaign for the presidency in the 2016 November to Remember election to become the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump was the only presidential candidate to offer the American people a course of true change. “We will create a whole new system and we will take this system apart.” “I want to make America great again.” “America First!!!” ‘We the People,’ the American people believed him…and ‘We th

Rev. E.T Caviness and County Executive Armond Budish at meeting with clergy. On the heels of growing concern from community members and stakeholders about the Quicken Loans renovation project, Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish praised the deal and trumped progress in underserved communities during a breakfast meeting at greater Abyssinia Baptist Church on Feb. 9. “This is not a downtown Cleveland project. This is a downtown Cleveland project that benefits people through

Cleveland Heights' Ty Smith goes for a layup against No. 2 Lorain Titans. Titans won the game 69-67. Jaylen Harris (Cleveland Heights) and Octavious Wilson (Lorain) battle for a would-be rebound. (Photo by Bryant Kizer). 1. Massillon Jackson (17-1) the Polar Bears beat Uniontown Lake 69-48. The Polar Bears host No. 9 St. Vincent – St. Mary on Friday. 2. Lorain (17-2) the Titans beat Shaw 93-48 to clinch their second straight Lake Erie League title. The Titans (8-0 LEL) visit

The Cleveland community two weeks of mourning culminated on Saturday Feb. 11, they all joined together to say their final goodbye to 14-year old Alianna DeFreeze at Imani Temple Ministries. The Cleveland community two weeks of mourning culminated on Saturday Feb. 11, they all joined together to say their final goodbye to 14-year old Alianna DeFreeze at Imani Temple Ministries. Lucas Memorial Funeral Home of Garfield Heights donated their service for the funeral of Alianna, La

Now the time has come for this nation to fulfill its promise… President Donald J. Trump promised the American people a SAFE and SECURE AMERICA. We are blessed to witness his genius at work, as he meets with one world leader after another, initiating a dialogue with conversations of friendship and respect for their culture and respect for their people. While at the same time these respectful, friendly conversations are winning admiration and respect for President Trump and r

His music spanned the genres of jazz, pop and R&B. Al Jarreau, the voice behind several hits and the winner of seven Grammy Awards, died early Sunday morning. He was 76. Jarreau’s death was announced on his official website Sunday and confirmed to The Huffington Post by his representative, who said Jarreau was in the hospital surrounded by family and friends when he died. The singer had been recently hospitalized in Los Angeles due to exhaustion, forcing him to cancel upcomin