Throughout the history of Blacks in America, the one thing that seems to always hinder progress is the lack of credit. As Blacks work to recover the momentum from the lost time due to slavery, the lost opportunity of the great migration West, and the stolen opportunity to get fortyContinue Reading

SHARRI ROPER COMERNISKYSharri has been a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority since 1980. She pledged at Kent State University and currently serves as an active member of Delta Sigma Theta, Cleveland Alumnae Chapter.  Sharri is a human resource executive and a certified executive coach, who has held variousContinue Reading

When the world-famous rapper Krayzie Bone came home to Cleveland in 2019, he noticed that the city he loves was somewhat in decline. He decided to do something about it to see if he could help make a difference for at-risk youth using music to change the lives of youngContinue Reading

ASHLEY MARCHETTE Ashley Marchette is a spiritual woman who puts her faith in GOD, is a dedicated mom, and a passionate business owner. “My clients’ well-being is my priority, and I love guiding them on their fitness journeys,” said the owner of Norka-Fitness, a fitness gym in Shaker Heights, Ohio.Continue Reading

One of the first things that young people learn as they climb into adulthood is that money is necessary to survive. The pursuit of money is critical to success, and where you put your money can mean the difference between losing it or protecting it. If you are lucky, youContinue Reading

There’s no doubt about it, being born in a certain order can impact how you are raised and thus also impact your personality development. Families that have multiple children all experience the various types of little people that eventually turn into adults. Even children with no siblings develop a certainContinue Reading

The nuclear family has for decades been the subject of much discussion. What exactly is a “nuclear family,” what are its operational dynamics, and do the pros outweigh the cons? To answer the first question, a nuclear family is what psychologists and sociologists consider the “basic universal form of familyContinue Reading

At one point or another, everyone has thought about turning their hobby into a career. But doing so requires some risk, some guts, and some talent. Luckily, for Sylven Lamar, he has all three. Lamar has always had a passion for taking pictures. In 2007 he went to DODD CameraContinue Reading

DIANA D. JONES Diana Jones is a Business Development Specialist with the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority. Jones certifies firms as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) for the Ohio Unified Certification Program. Her career spans over 25 years including service with a transportation, regional utility, non-profit, and financial banking institution.Ms.Continue Reading