AMANDA TALTON A proud Cleveland native, Amanda Talton is deeply driven by a passion for service, leadership, and community impact. With an educational background in Criminal Justice, she has built a career rooted in empowering others to reach their fullest potential. In her role as a program manager, Talton developsContinue Reading
CONSTANCE L. LUMB Constance I. Lumb is a dedicated educator with 21 years of experience, a tireless advocate for underserved students with special needs. Her career has spanned major cities, beginning with her impactful work with unprivileged, overage, and under-accredited children in Chicago, IL, and Richmond, VA. Currently, she servesContinue Reading
There is a new job position in demand concerning technology’s future with the advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This new position will take AI and develop superintelligence far exceeding computational algorithms and the human skill sets of problem-solving, creativity, and emotional understanding. Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) is the sort of thingContinue Reading
Characterized as the “largest Civil Rights Conference of the year,” the National Urban League conference shows up as a purpose with a party. The event brought League affiliate members from across the nation, as well as Clevelanders and Ohioans, in near record-breaking numbers. The opening night State of the UrbanContinue Reading
It’s happened to everyone. You go months or even years to find the right person. You do the work to make sure they’re the right one, and once you’ve determined they are, you post your happy relationship on social media. The minute your post hits the platform, your inbox explodesContinue Reading
Winning the lottery is like finding a golden ticket to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, except instead of candy, you get cash, and instead of a factory tour, you get a front-row seat to your relatives’ sudden rediscovery of your phone number. The jackpot might promise you eternal happiness, but whatContinue Reading
Art has always been humanity’s universal language of healing, but for artist Ramel, it became something even more profound that transformed personal tragedy into a powerful force for connection and empowerment. His journey from childhood trauma to becoming a sought-after artist whose work resonates across cultural boundaries offers a compellingContinue Reading
If ever there were a true adage about “you can’t live with ‘em, you can’t live without ‘em,” it’s the story — sometimes epically so — of the roller coaster ride families endure when blessed with (or burdened by) a Black Sheep. To bring you up to speed, a BlackContinue Reading
TONI SMITH With 20 years of expertise in HR and Operations, Toni Smith is a results-focused leader who delivers talent acquisition, retention, and motivation solutions that help companies harness the full power of one of their most valuable assets-their employees. She is dedicated to creating robust corporate cultures that promoteContinue Reading
There is something about a Black woman and summer. The different skin tones, dressed to beat the heat and look good doing it at the same time, bring the men and crowds as the air heats up.Continue Reading
