Cleveland’s world-class arts and culture is front and center this summer – from two expansive triennials to countless permanent and temporary exhibitions that spotlight the city’s creativity and burgeoning talent. As the home of one of the most prestigious art museums in the country and a local art scene thatContinue Reading
“There’s a thin line between to laugh with and to laugh at.” – Richard Pryor “Suffering is a good teacher. It keeps you in its grip until you’ve learned your lesson.” – Bernie Mac. “I carry a knife now because I read in a white magazine that all Black peopleContinue Reading
We all have a gift we’re given when we’re born. Some people honor that gift by pursuing the dream of working with their gift. Others develop a backup plan and fall short of their goals because of the backup plan. For Dunn Pearson, Jr., the goal of becoming an award-winningContinue Reading
Anyone from Cleveland understands who our national representatives are; Lebron James, Arsenio Hall, Steve Harvey, Halle Berry, and a host of others. But most people do not know that James Pickens Jr., who plays Dr. Richard Weaver, on ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy, is a shining example of consistency in Hollywood. Pickens,Continue Reading
No one is talking about it, but everyone can feel it — the inner unrest that society is falling apart. The constant dull worry that we might fall prey to our worst fears. We travel throughout our existence wondering if we, too, might have a nervous breakdown. The average personContinue Reading
Since 1948, there’s been a growing television trend that’s become immensely popular. It began with one reality TV show, Candid Camera, and we now have hundreds ranging from talent and game/talent shows to fly-on-the-wall documentaries, hidden camera, celebrity, and professional lives, talk shows, live events and hoaxes, supernatural and paranormal,Continue Reading
JENNIFER MITCHELL EARLEY Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Jennifer Mitchell Earley has lived in the Cleveland metropolitan area for most of her life. She was raised in Warrensville Heights, where both of her parents, James and Jan Mitchell, served the community; her mother as a 37-year veteran teacher, and her fatherContinue Reading
Multi award-winning short film, Silent Partner, will be shown in the Oscar-qualifying Jury Competition at the 46th Annual Cleveland International Film Festival, Wednesday, April 6, 2022. The original concept was created by Cleveland native Roderick Lawrence (Roderick L. Ingram, Jr.) A product of Baldwin Wallace’s Conservatory of Music, Lawrence (“Simba”Continue Reading
There are very few occasions where you can take an opportunity that you already own and repurpose it into something much greater. As we all seek ways to create additional income, without having to do additional work. The Blueprint, written by Joshua Jackson, offers a straightforward way to accomplish thisContinue Reading
Wow! Wow! Wow! There is nothing like seeing a plan come together. As a Clevelander, I had the opportunity to attend and witness pure perfection this weekend. From the airport to Rocket Fieldhouse to the wide-ranging events held all over, the city simply delivered on the expectation of an enjoyableContinue Reading
