Leapfrog has always been considered a kids’ game — a fun and silly physical activity. But it’s also been used to describe circumventing steps in a process in order to arrive at an end result more quickly. At times, it’s an appropriate, efficient, and effective move. Then there are theContinue Reading

Akil Marshall is no ordinary man. The deep thinker has always been on a mission to create a meaningful life for himself, his children, and his community. Marshall grew up in an era of America wherein Black men were not supposed to want much. And depending on who you talkContinue Reading

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

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