Northern Ohio Clay members featured in exhibit open through March 28 PARMA — Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) will showcase vibrant ceramic artworks created by local artists during a monthlong exhibit now on view at Western Campus. The exhibit runs through March 28 at Gallery West, located on the second floor of the campus library. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday. An opening reception will be held 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27. The exhibit is titled NOC Showcase Exhibition. The show features work by more than 30 members of the Northern Ohio Clay group. Free parking is available at Western Campus, located at 11000 Pleasant V

DIRECTOR SPOTLIGHT AWARD RECIPIENT: JENNIFER BAICHWAL In 2003 at the 27th CIFF, the Cleveland International Film Festival launched its Director Spotlight Award. The purpose of this program is to showcase directors with distinguished careers by featuring a retrospective of their past work and screenings of their most recent film available. Over the years we have highlighted a variety of impactful filmmakers whose talents have been embraced and celebrated on a global scale. This year we are proud to present the Director Spotlight Award to Jennifer Baichwal. Baichwal has been a favorite among CIFF audiences since her film MANUFACTURED

Spike Lee and Samuel L. Jackson celebrate Lee's 2019 Oscar win for Best Adapted Screenplay. The 2019 Academy Awards have come to an end and #BlackGirlMagic and #BlackBoyJoy were in full effect as some of our favorites walked away with gold statuettes, some after a 30-year uphill climb. Black Panther was a big winner, taking home Oscars for Best Costume Design (Ruth E. Carter) and Best Production Design (Hannah Beachler). Both women making history. Carter, who thanked her 97-year-old mother during her speech, is the first black woman to win the coveted category. Beachler is the first African-American and only black woman to be nominated and to win for set design. Carter thanked Spike Lee for

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. My

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… My

Robin Givens who played Mayor Sierra McCoy on “Riverdale,” (CBS) and will play Julianne Johnson on “The Fix,” (ABC), a crime drama executive produced by former prosecutor Marcia Clark, debuting in March of this year. Enduring actress Robin Givens spent the day promoting her new OWN television series, “Ambitions” at the 2019 SCAD a TVfest film festival held in Atlanta, Georgia Feb. 7-9. Produced by Will Packer Media, in association with Lionsgate and Lionsgate-owned distributor Debmar-Mercury, and starring Givens (“Riverdale,” “The Fix,” “The Bold and the Beautiful”), “Ambitions” is a multi-generational family saga centered around one woman who, having recently relocated and intent on revital

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(Photo: Mark Mahoney / NNPA) On a mission to combat issues of diabetes, which disproportionately afflicts Black Americans nationwide, the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), the trade association for more than 215 of the nation’s leading Black media companies, moderated a very important conversation surrounding the chronic condition and its ongoing negative impacts on people of color. Panelists participating in a high-energy January 24th discussion, held during the NNPA’s Mid-Winter Conference, vehemently pushed for people of color to actively “get ahead” of their health. The panel was moderated by Bishop Elton Amos, MD, founder of Church of God In Christ’s Glob

DAN GILBERT winning a championship is not the only thing The Cleveland Cavaliers were marred in a thrilling triple overtime game against the Brooklyn Nets on the day before Valentines Day during a season that has gone sideways since LeBron James left for Los Angeles. Len Komoroski stood in the tunnel watching intently as the Cavs tumbled to their 46th defeat 148-139 while a sparse crowd wild out in the frenzy of excitement. Komoroski is the Chief Executive Officer of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Quicken Loans Arena, which includes the Cleveland Monsters (AHL), Cleveland Gladiators (AFL), Canton Charge (NBAGL) and Cavs Legion Gaming Club (NBA2K). In other words, he is a very busy man, at the t

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… “Know ye the truth and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32 My fellow Americans, friend and foe alike, they can say what they will or they can say what th

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… “Know ye the truth and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32 My fellow Americans, friend and foe alike, they can say what they will or they can say what th

(CLEVELAND, OH. --Join in the fun, watch the progress, and help meet the challenge of the Kili-Trek Climb. To symbolize the determination and perseverance of the late Honorable Judge Perry B. Jackson, the first African American judge in Ohio, Dr. Anita P. Jackson will climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania to raise funds for a monument honoring the judge. The statue will be constructed and installed in Cleveland, Ohio. For every foot climbed, pledge $.10 or more to the Judge Jackson Memorial. (1000 feet - $100; 5000 feet - $500; the summit of 19,341 feet -$1,934.10). The Judge Perry B. Jackson Memorial Committee was established for the purpose of creating and installing a statue of Judge Jackso

VP Records, the world’s largest reggae music company, has announced a year-long calendar of activities in celebration of its 40 years in the United States. For two generations, the Queens, N.Y.-based company has marketed Caribbean culture and island lifestyle through music, events and merchandise, and has been at the heart of reggae, dancehall and soca. The year of celebrations will feature a variety of music and cultural events, products, historical exhibits and experiences, in Jamaica, across the U.S., Toronto, Canada and London, England. “VP is integral to the history of reggae and dancehall music. We take this responsibility seriously and we are using our 40th anniversary to celebrate th

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 New Year, Peace and Love, tolerance and respect!!! There is no winner in a n

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 We the people… the Preamble to the Constitution We the people… United States Const

As I reflect on the life and the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it is incumbent upon me to recognize increments of what Dr. King saw when he looked over the mountain. It is the charge and responsibility of our people to acknowledge our accomplishments wherever they may be. In-keeping with that responsibility, I take special mention of the Honorable Judge Melody J. Stewart, now the 161st Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court. On Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 1:30 pm in the Thomas J. Meyer Ohio Judicial Center in an investiture ceremony, Judge Stewart took her place in history as the first African American to be elected to the Ohio Supreme Court of Ohio. After the Administration of

The Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church Male Chorus presents a St. Valentine’s Day Banquet at the Mediterranean Party Center on Saturday, February 16, 2019 from 6:30 pm until 12:00 am. Dinner is served at 7:00 pm. This is an annual event for the Church hosting many power people of prominence with memorable performances over the years, by Sis. Vicki Winans and Jeffrey Golden are just two of yesterdays great performers at his most auspicious event. This years performer is none other than the renowned long time former gospel host of the House of Blues, The Fox Eight Idol, the Singer, the Choir Director and the gospelist extraordinaire Cleveland’s own Sis. Tina Farmer. Join Mt. Olive in this c

1. Lorain (15-1) Taeveon Pierre-Louis had the game high 32 points as the Titans beat Garfield Heights 87-78. The Titans host Cleveland Heights on Friday. 2. Brush (14-2) Andre Harris had 19 points and John Hugley had 16 as the Arcs toppled Riverside 71-61. The Arcs visit Mayfield on Friday. 3. St. Vincent – St. Mary (11-3) the Irish was edged by Kennedy Catholic 75-72. The Irish hosts Lutheran East on Friday. 4. Mentor (14-1) the Cardinals rebounded from their first loss of the season by beating Lakota East 67-57. The Cardinals host Brunswick on Friday. 5. St. Edward (12-5) the Eagles edged Cleveland Central Catholic 56-51. The Eagles visit No. 10 St. Ignatius on Friday. 6. Shaker Heights (1

Seeks ideas to address workforce and economic development, and student success Wilberforce, Ohio – Newly elected Ohio Governor Mike DeWine visited the Central State University campus, meeting with university administration, students, and state lawmakers to learn more about the University, and discuss critical issues and opportunities in education. Central State is the first Ohio institution of higher learning that Gov. DeWine has visited since assuming office on January 14, 2019. DeWine was welcomed by Central State University President Dr. Cynthia Jackson-Hammond and more than two-dozen student leaders. In an informal breakfast meeting, DeWine recognized Central State’s importance as Ohio

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… GOD

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… The