Yes, the cougar — a majestic creature, misunderstood by some, admired by many, and feared only by those unprepared for its unrelenting power. No, we’re not talking about the big cat prowling through the forests of Montana. We’re referring to the modern, sexy, wise, slightly predatory woman of a “certainContinue Reading
With the recent changes in federal policies, many Blacks feel like our race is under attack. The retractions in support, whether in diversity, equity, and inclusion or with equal rights, Blacks are quickly learning that in order to advance, we will have to rely on our own. We will haveContinue Reading
Yes, we have come away from home console video games such as Coleco Vision Pong and Atari 2600 Video Game Systems from back in the late 1970s. In 1977, Atari released the Atari 2600 (also known as the Video Computer System), It was a popular home console that featured joysticksContinue Reading
Most non-profits are started by everyday people: A mom who wants to help her child; a father who wants to make sure that no one else suffers like his child did. Non-profits are born from people who want to make a difference. But the business of starting, running, and fundingContinue Reading
In 1789, Benjamin Franklin, in a letter to physicist Jean-Baptiste Le Roy, wrote “… in this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” How right he was as the inevitability of death is something none of us can deny. Somehow, some way, someday, we’re goingContinue Reading
Borrowing money. It’s the fine art of asking someone else to give you what you don’t have with the promise of returning it later usually with a little extra. The concept is simple, but the execution often feels like you’re auditioning for a role in a drama where the stakesContinue Reading
ORLANDO GRANT Orlando Grant is a seasoned executive with over 20 years of leadership experience in nonprofit management, community development, and grassroots organizing. His career highlights include serving on various boards and successfully leveraging millions of dollars to support impactful initiatives. As Board Chairman of the BLO Foundation for IotaContinue Reading
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
