Established in 1917, the Urban League of Greater Cleveland (ULGC) began as an initiative focused on mitigating the issues of housing discrimination, employment, and education for Black families migrating from the South. Over its 108-year history, that initial imperative has expanded to include school desegregation, job skill development, voter registration,Continue Reading
JAMES MYERS James Myers is a retired UPS Manager with 34 years of distinguished service. He most recently served as Division Manager of the Middleburg Heights Hub, the largest UPS operation in Northeast Ohio. His career with UPS began in 1985 and included four relocations before ultimately settling in Strongsville,Continue Reading
When Americans think of a police officer, they often think of a person who can look beyond the color, character, class, and weight of someone before they determine how to treat them. Even in cases where the person might be doing something they should not be doing, they are treatedContinue Reading
Born in Akron, Ohio, Caleb Woodley, aka Young Caleb, has been singing and acting since the age of 8. The Ultimate Quadruple threat, Young Caleb, not only sings and acts but also dances and is excellent with the pen as a songwriter. In August 2021, Young Caleb was introduced toContinue Reading
Let us face it, many people want to retain their youth and want to live forever! Therefore, as we reflect and look directly at aging, it is a complex biological process that affects every living organism. Aging is the gradual decline in physiological function and the increased vulnerability to diseasesContinue Reading
JAMES D. COWAN, JR. James D. Cowan, Jr. AIA, NOMA, NCARB, is a registered architect based in Cleveland, Ohio, with over 15 years of experience. Beyond practicing architecture, James’s vision to provide architectural, educational, and mentorship opportunities for historically marginalized communities aligns with his current role as a project architectContinue Reading
Unless you have been under a rock for the last four months, you are aware of the sea changes that are coming from the Trump Administration and the cascading impact it’s having around the world. From policy changes to layoffs to conversations about the future, no one is safe fromContinue Reading
In our modern world of technological advances, it’s hard to believe that inoculations were first introduced in China and Indian more than 500 years ago. The first successful vaccine was developed in 1796 by Dr. Edward Jenner, which eventually resulted in the worldwide eradication of smallpox by 1980. More disbeliefContinue Reading
Dr. Randal D. Pinkett Co-founder, Chairman, and CEO, BCT Partners Dr. Randal Pinkett has established himself as an entrepreneur, innovator, speaker, author, media personality, and DEI expert who is leading the way in business, technology,y and equity for all. He is the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of BCT Partners, aContinue Reading
Learning to be adaptable is one of the primary keys to weathering whatever life presents us. The more adaptable we are, the more opportunity to succeed in life. Dennis “Cash” Roberson learned that lesson early in his life and career. When he was about nine or ten years of age,Continue Reading
