Somewhere There’s A Place For Us is a beautifully written, deeply personal, and profoundly moving account of a mother’s love, loss, and resilience. Barbara Massey’s story of losing her son, comedian David Arnold, is both heartbreaking and inspiring. With unflinching honesty, she shares her struggles with grief, her moments ofContinue Reading
FRANCESCA B. MESIAH Francesca B. Mesiah is a passionate advocate for issues impacting marginalized communities, directing her professional and personal efforts toward this calling. As Manager of Workforce Development, develops strategic relationships to expand access to career opportunities at Kaleida Health in Buffalo, NY. Serving as a liaison between KaleidaContinue Reading
Normally, Mondays are used to begin the week. It is a fresh start to a set of goals. But for Christopher Cox, the Chief of Staff of Congresswoman Yvette Clark of Brooklyn, NY, this Monday was more of a recovery day. Congresswoman Clark served as the Chair for the 2025Continue Reading
Trauma comes in many forms and affects each of us differently. What causes trauma is physical and emotional pain, fear, loss, betrayal, abuse of power, helplessness, confusion, and extraordinarily destructive events. Dealing with trauma can be complex simply because many people: 1) don’t know how to define what trauma actuallyContinue Reading
Life as a professional football player can be hard on the body. Players often refer to playing on Sunday as equivalent to being in a major car accident once a week. For Art Still, playing in the league for over 10 years was an absolute pleasure, but also a nightmareContinue Reading
Entrepreneurship has never been more challenging. Winning as a Black business almost seems impossible today. With funding and opportunities, few and far between, for anyone who hopes to grow their business, you will want to meet Twyla N. Turner, the Director of Program Resources for the United Black Fund (UBF).Continue Reading
If you look at photos of the 1950s and 1960s, you’ll notice one common thing: everyone in the picture is slimmer and healthier looking. Pictures of countless people in shape are a thing of the past. Today, it seems like we’re all struggling with keeping our bodies in shape andContinue Reading
Thirty years ago, anyone who contracted Multiple Sclerosis (MS) felt like they were just given a death sentence. Treatments for the chronic autoimmune disease were nonexistent, and the medical community had no answers for those afflicted with the illness. Today, things are different. Although cases are up, so are theContinue Reading
ASWAN HARRIS Aswan Harris is a multifaceted entrepreneur, producer, and former Marine Corps Sergeant who thrives at the intersection of business, creativity, and community impact. As Founder and CEO of Limaj Global, he leads a growing portfolio of companies across technology, media, business consulting, and social impact—including Quintari, Swanarchy Studios,Continue Reading
Meet northeast Ohio’s drumming sensation and leader of Hubb’s Groove, Robert Hubbard, the extraordinary drummer and founder of the celebrated all-star band, Hubb’s Groove. Based in northeast Ohio, Robert has cultivated a unique musical experience that seamlessly blends Soul, Jazz, R&B, and a touch of gospel. With a commitment toContinue Reading
