The old saying, “out of sight, is out of mind,” defines how most people discuss race relations in America. If you are white, you only pay attention to white issues. If you are Black, you only pay attention to Black issues. The complications that come from this approach mean thatContinue Reading
en Darnell Appling was in elementary school, his love for the TV show, Family Matters, resonated with him. He told everyone that one day he was going to act just like Steve Urkel did in the show. The former East Cleveland resident didn’t know how he was going to getContinue Reading
DR. MICHAEL BASTON Dr. Michael Baston is the fifth president of Cuyahoga Community College (TriC), based in Cleveland, Ohio. He is a national thought leader on the role of community colleges in shaping educational success, supporting regional workforce reforms, and developing executive leadership teams. “Tri-C has always been an institutionContinue Reading
For many children, the lure of learning to play an instrument occurs early. Some instrument catches their eye, their heart, and their imagination, and that then becomes an integral part of their life. Sometimes it turns out to be a passing fancy, other times a lifelong career. But for LemContinue Reading
No doubt about it, Americans are living in remarkably interesting times. At this point, it’s not a matter of if, but when, someone will know another person killed by gun violence. In 2021, the most recent year for which complete data is available, 48,830 people died from gun-related injuries inContinue 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
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
Since hitting the scene back in 2017, The Shindellas, (Kasi Jones, Stacy Johnson, and Tamara Chauniece), who hail from the music city of Nashville, have been on a mission to impact music with their unique sound and style. Hand-picked by Multi-Grammy-nominated production and songwriting duo Chuck Harmony & Claude Kelly (Rihanna, Miley, Jazmine Sullivan, Ledisi, Fantasia, andContinue Reading
his is Dr. Willie Jolley and Tis the Season to be … Jolley!!! As we celebrate this wonderful time of the year, I have a special 12 Days of Christmas message to help you and your family to win more! On The First Day of Christmas – I want you toContinue Reading
Most people would feel lucky to do anything well for a long period of time. For 88-year-old Pete Escovedo, delighting audiences all over the world has become second nature. Born in Pittsburg, CA, on July 13, 1935, he began his musical journey while attending high school in Oakland. At theContinue Reading
