We all have lives of destiny, of hopes, of dreams to be realized. Or do we? How, in the course of life’s vicissitudes, do we feel solid that we’re on course, that we’re making the right decisions, that we’re fully realizing the gifts we were born with — and thatContinue Reading

LILLIAN PITTS Lillian Pitts is a mission-driven leader with over a decade of experience advancing workforce development, youth empowerment, and equitable education systems. She currently serves as Director of Youth Jobs Partnership at Scranton Road Ministries, where she designs and leads workforce readiness programs that connect students to high-demand career pathways.Continue Reading

LOVIE HOGAN Lovie Hogan is a powerhouse in Cleveland’s real estate and community development scene. As a dedicated Realtor, developer, and Ohio-certified lead risk assessor, she blends business acumen with heart-led service to create lasting impact. Through her company, As One, brokered by eXp Realty, Hogan has earned a reputationContinue Reading

When God speaks to people, sometimes they listen and sometimes they do not. His words are never lost, but sometimes his words are not taken as gospel. Tenora Edwards is a God-fearing woman and blessed at the same time. So, when she was driving one day and heard God speakContinue Reading

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