GLEN SHUMATE Glen Shumate serves as the Executive Director of the Contractor Assistance Association and ACE Mentor Cleveland. Shumate leads the education, marketing, diversity & inclusion, workforce, and government/public affairs programs.  Shumate has over 25 years of leadership in marketing, communications, diversity & inclusion. Glen’s focus over the past severalContinue Reading

Since the duo began writing and recording music, Louis York, named after a combination of their respective hometowns (Harmony from East St. Louis, Kelly from New York City), has released an EP trilogy entitled “Masterpiece Theater: Act I, Act 11, Act Ill.” The projects earned praise from publications including BillboardContinue Reading

Everyone can feel the new normal of thinking about their expenses. Those who earn in the top one percent might not feel it, but for those who are middle class or lower, trying to stay afloat in this economy is getting harder and harder. To combat inflation and housing costs,Continue Reading

In a world full of mysteries and enigmas, there is one perplexing riddle that has stumped humanity for centuries: women and their ever-changing preferences. We have all heard the age-old stereotypes about women being fickle creatures, but today, dear readers, we are here to unravel the truth behind this fascinatingContinue Reading

There is a new trend spreading across the country where people who have been single for several years enter into marriage but decide to keep as much of their single life as possible. With online dating, couples are meeting from various parts of the country and the world. The trendContinue Reading

e live in a world that many believe is headed in the wrong direction of divisiveness, racism, antisemitism, hatred, violence, suppression, and overall hopelessness. If there ever was a time when millions of people in America and throughout the world should revisit and re-embrace the exemplary teachings and transformative socialContinue Reading

Citing the words of Alfred Kinsey, renowned researcher and founder of the Institute for Sex Research at Indiana University, “Sex is the most profoundly joyous, thrilling, and satisfying human experience.” Let’s delve into the factors that influence human sexual pleasure. This article zooms in on a specific part of thisContinue Reading

In a land of hope and second chances, convicted felons peer through a different window. Once released from prison, it is a daunting task to gain some type of traction and become a productive member of society again yet again. Dr. Taylor experienced that firsthand after many visits in andContinue Reading

ERICA ACIE Erica Acie is head of retail origination for Truist Financial Corporation. She oversees both the direct and retail origination teams and is responsible for the financial priority of the mortgage organization. Acie focuses on building and retaining strong talent by developing and implementing strategies for talent acquisition, training,Continue Reading