Joe Jackson dead, AP source says; patriarch of musical dynasty was 89 The stage dad of Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson and their talented siblings took his family from poverty in Gary, Indiana, and launched a musical dynasty. Joseph Jackson, the strong, fearsome patriarch of the musical Jackson family, has died, according to a person close to the family. The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the person was not allowed to discuss the topic publicly, told The Associated Press on Wednesday that he died but had no additional information. He was 89. The stage dad of Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson and their talented siblings took his family from poverty in Gary, Indiana, and l

The Cleveland Cavaliers will know by Friday June 29, whether they will return to planet earth when LeBron James decides if he will opt out of his contract and become a free agent or return to his home team on a precarious one year deal. LeBron’s decision this time could prove to be more catastrophic to the Cleveland Cavaliers, than when the Cavaliers were one of the league’s worst franchises, compiling a 97-215 record without making a single playoff appearance. The first step towards that possible bleak future began last week when the franchise was so paralyzed awaiting the LeBron decision that it took Alabama freshman point guard Colin Sexton with the No. 8 pick acquired from the Boston Cel

The phrase ‘Enough is Enough’ is born out of frustration and despair over the senselessness of crime in our nation, in our cities and more specifically in the City of Cleveland. Whether you gather your information from Victimization data, the evidence on criminal behavior, the Uniform Crime Reports or your local news reports. Your conclusion to crime in the city has to be, that ‘Enough is Enough.’ The question is, when is ‘Enough, Enough?’ Or perhaps a better question is, have you had enough? Are we as a people really ready to step up to the plate and actually do something about the crime-riddled streets of our city? Recently, a mother Marshawnette Daniels and a father Robert Nicholson shed

Chris Miller, middle, hugged and got a kiss from his mother Rita and two daughters De’Nazha Miller, left age 17 and Chareale Miller, right age 22 as Miller was released following 16 years imprisonment Cuyahoga County Justice Center last week. Seafood and a LeBron James shirt, Christopher Miller, 41, desired after 16 years of false imprisonment, numerous appeals denied, his daughters growing up and his mother’s years of praying for her only child, finally answered. In open court, Thursday, June 21, Judge Hollie Gallagher announced Miller’s freedom. “The evidence proves he (Miller) did not rape the victim…You are ordered released from county,” said Gallagher. A moment of quietness, a gasp, h

Now the time has come for this nation to fulfill its promise… Forgiveness, Redemption, Conversion, Faith… President Donald Trump loves his country…America…and he loves the American people; he is loyal to his country and its people. “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13 Loyalty is more than words; true loyalty will result in actions. Action is what President Trump is giving to ‘We the People,’…he lives, loves and breathes loyalty. Now the time has come for this nation to fulfill its promise… “And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free. ”John 8:32 “Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.” I Corinthi

Now the time has come for this nation to fulfill its promise… Forgiveness, Redemption, Conversion, Faith… President Donald Trump loves his country…America…and he loves the American people; he is loyal to his country and its people. “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13 Loyalty is more than words; true loyalty will result in actions. Action is what President Trump is giving to ‘We the People,’…he lives, loves and breathes loyalty. Now the time has come for this nation to fulfill its promise… “And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free. ”John 8:32 My fellow Americans, there is nothing that is more important to America in the nuc

Members of the Cleveland Division of Police Homicide Unit is seeking information regarding the identity of individuals who are persons of interest in a shooting that occurred tonight at approximately 7:15 pm. Officers responded to the area of Cloverside ave and Lee Rd for “shots fired.” Upon their arrival, officers located the 9 yr old female victim who was immediately taken to RB&C hospital where she expired from her injuries. Anyone with information regarding the identity of the individuals or vehicle seen in the photos is asked to contact investigators at 216-623-5464 or 216-621-1234

It has been seven months since the unspeakable tragedy that claimed the life of innocent 12-year old Abdel Bashiti in front of his father’s beauty supply store on Buckeye Rd. in Cleveland. Bashiti was struck with a stray bullet when shots were fired on Black Friday, the day after the Thanksgiving November 28, 2017, casting a dark cloud on what is annually a festive post holiday shopping spree. Subsequently five individuals were arrested and charged with the murder of the boy who garnered an outpouring of heartfelt sympathy from the Black community. It was a day that Taquita McKnight and Marlene McKnight will never forget because it also altered their lives for the worse. Taquita is the mothe

The Cleveland Cavaliers face a daunting dilemma when the 2018 NBA Draft unfolds on Thursday June 21. Do the Cavs keep the No. 8 pick and prepare for a possible future without LeBron James or trade the selection for the possibility of landing Kawhi Leonard from the San Antonio Spurs? According to a report from Cleveland.com the Cavaliers are among the teams placing calls to the Spurs regarding disgruntled superstar who has requested to be traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. The problem is the Cavs don’t appear to have the necessary assets that would secure Leonard, and even if they did there is still no guarantee that trading for Leonard would keep LeBron in the fold for next season and beyond.

The mention of the storied St. Vincent St. Mary (STVM) high school basketball program immediately brings back the glorious memories of its most famous alum LeBron James. After all it was LeBron who brought STVM into the national spotlight leading the Akron Catholic school to three Ohio State championships in 2000, 2001 and 2003 the year of its only National Championship in basketball. However, STVM has not exactly been chopped liver since LeBron has went on to fame and fortune, winning three NBA Championships, four MVPs and three Finals MVPs. In fact the STVM continues to be the standard for excellence when it comes to high school basketball in the state of Ohio. The Fighting Irish has won j

[Don King Speech at President Trump Birthday Rally on June 12, 2018] HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY FRIEND DONALD J. TRUMP…HAPPY BIRTHDAY. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP…HAPPY BIRTHDAY. To our spiritually touched President Donald J. Trump. Happy Birthday America and all thanks be to God for blessing America with President Donald J. Trump. Congratulations, congratulations, congratulations for saving millions of lives. In your God inspired meeting with North Korea’s Honorable Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un and your blessed spiritually touched skillful excellence in promoting peace and preventing war by using tolerance and respect and friendship. President Donald Trump Birthday—June 14, 1946

Now the time has come for this nation to fulfill its promise… Forgiveness, Redemption, Conversion, Faith… President Donald Trump loves his country…America…and he loves the American people; he is loyal to his country and its people. “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13 Loyalty is more than words; true loyalty will result in actions. Action is what President Trump is giving to ‘We the People,’…he lives, loves and breathes loyalty. Now the time has come for this nation to fulfill its promise… “And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free. ”John 8:32 HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. PRESIDENT Thank you. Thank You. Thank You. President Donald J.

Solon High School honors graduate Kamea Cyril Duncan will be studying abroad in Gambia West Africa. The Miami University (Ohio) dean’s list student, will visit with various health professionals including: a Medical Research clinic, St. John’s school for the deaf, a hospital for women, infants and children, a national nutrition agency, eye and dental clinics, and a boat ride on Gambia River to Juffre, home of Kunra Kinte. Also a proud member of Imani Temple Ministries, Duncan received a special prayer from her pastor, The. Rev. Dr. Rodney S. Thomas, before departing on her studies abroad. Duncan is the daughter of Mildred Porter-Duncan, niece of Fontella Smith and cousin of Melonn Blue and Br

LeBron James (Nick Koza/Photo for Call & Post) Four days after the Cleveland Cavaliers were swept into an off-season of uncertainty by the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, it almost appeared they had never played for a championship in 2018 after all. Its most famous employee and the greatest player this generation was the subject of frenzied feeds on social media platforms and global ridicule, all that remain from a hopeful albeit wishful Cavalier basketball season was obliterated by the bombs of Steph Curry and Kevin Durant’s unstoppable efficiency. The pundits who had forecast such a dire fate for LeBron James and the City of Cleveland were vindicated by the mental blunders of JR S

Now the time has come for this nation to fulfill its promise. “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” Hebrew 4:12 “When a man ways please the Lord he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.” Proverbs 16:7 My fellow Americans, our spiritually touched leader, President Donald J. Trump’s ways please the Lord. That is why he is the 45thPresident of the United States of America. And through his faith in the Lord, his enemies will be at peace with him. Please keep in mind, my fellow Americans that

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump commuted the sentence Wednesday of a woman serving a life sentence for drug offenses whose cause was championed by reality TV star Kim Kardashian West in a recent visit to the White House. Trump commuted the sentence of Alice Marie Johnson, two White House officials said. The 63-year old more than two decades behind bars and is not eligible for parole. The move comes amid a recent flurry of pardons issued by Trump, who has seemed drawn to causes advocated by conservatives, celebrities or those who once appeared on his former reality show, “The Apprentice.” The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to publicly di

LeBron James pleads with JR Smith to pass the ball in the final seconds of the critical game 1 debacle, that cost the Cavs the victory in game 1 they may never recover from. The Eastern Conference Champion Cleveland Cavaliers return to Quicken Loans Arena this week for games 3 and 4 of the NBA Finals where its’ mental and mettle will be tested with their title hopes at stake. This will be no time to reflect on the horrendous officiating that has cast a shadow over this series that Golden State leads 2 games to zip, nor will there be moments to debate who was to blame for the overtime defeat in game 1 that brought us to this point. LeBron James erupted for 51 points 8 rebounds and 8 assist i

Cleveland native and legendary actress/director Vanessa Bell-Calloway has come a long way from her role in the iconic comedy ‘Coming to America’ as ‘queen to be’ Princess Imani Izzi to her recurring leading role as Lady Ella Johnson in the highly popular ‘Saints and Sinners’ on Bounce TV. Bell Calloway, 61, a Ohio University graduate has been an accomplished actress for more than 30 years, and on Saturday June 9 she will return to the place where it all began as an inductee of the 2018 class of the historic Karamu House ‘Homecoming Celebration’ beginning with the Jellife Theatre grand opening gala at 6:30p.m. “I will be home for the grand opening of Karamu,” Bell Calloway told the Call & Pos

Now the time has come for this nation to fulfill its promise… Forgiveness, Redemption, Conversion, Faith… President Donald Trump loves his country…America…and he loves the American people; he is loyal to his country and its people. “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:13 Loyalty is more than words; true loyalty will result in actions. Action is what President Trump is giving to ‘We the People,’…he lives, loves and breathes loyalty. Now the time has come for this nation to fulfill its promise… “And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free. ”John 8:32 THERE IS NO WINNER IN A NUCLEAR EXCHANGE. THERE IS NO WINNER IN A NUCLEAR WAR. It

BREAKING NEWS JUNE 5, 2018 Now the time has come for this nation to fulfill its promise. Now is the time for the women of America to demand their equality, to demand and to receive their total human rights secured and protected by the law of the land America. Let’s see my fellow Americans who is really the blame and who is really responsible for the women of America to be treated so unjustly. To be denied their God given inalienable rights. To be denied equal and total first-class full citizenship, inclusive of being denied of all the rights of the founding principles, liberty, justice, equality, freedom and peace, which this great nation of America was founded upon. Who’s the blame for this