When we think of heroes, we often think of tall, shapely men in capes flying in to save the day. But in Cleveland, heroes come in all shapes and sizes. To over 700 kids, Demetrius Williams is their hero. Williams is the Executive Director President of Beat The Streets Cleveland,Continue Reading
Where should we start when considering Cleveland? Do we begin with Lake Erie catching on fire? Or maybe we should start with the Browns’ two losses to the Denver Broncos. We could mention the Indians (now Guardians) losing the World Series in the ninth inning of game seven. That’s howContinue Reading
For those looking for love, post-pandemic dating has gone to yet another level. When COVID-19 hit, everyone moved to online dating. That transition has redefined how we engage with each other, choose when to meet in person, and finally when to have sex. The question remains: How many dates shouldContinue Reading
If you are a lover of the spoken word, then you most certainly will fall in love with Orlando Watson. The Cleveland, Ohio native has established himself as a preeminent lyricist whose soulful, baritone voice is known to weave through words with uncanny rhythmic delivery. Northeast Ohio is quickly becomingContinue Reading
As leaders entering into the workplace under the conditions of this new normal, it’s helpful to remember that some of our people may struggle with the adjustments that lay before us. Instead of their struggle being perceived as a reflection of their misunderstanding of the new guidelines and policies, moreContinue Reading
Family is the primary institution in society. This means that it is charged with protecting and providing for its members. Family is also responsible for nurturing and socializing children. In other words, the family serves as a model for how we should behave. Given the decline in marriages rates forContinue Reading
In our chaotic and frenetic world, finding some peace, quiet, and balance is … well … quite a balancing act. Day in and day out, we’re inundated with stress, responsibilities, demands, unforeseen events, things that cause anxiety — and we’re somehow supposed to “go with the flow” as though allContinue Reading
If you were asked to take ten seconds to name someone you know with high blood pressure, diabetes, or heart disease, you probably wouldn’t need a second. Unfortunately, the African American community is at high risk for a variety of illnesses and conditions that we’re all too familiar with, andContinue Reading
My mother had peculiar fears about drowning, so, she arranged for us to take swimming lessons at a very young age. I love water, and swimming is a very sweet spot even now. Good swimmers know how, or more importantly, when to breathe. They master breath control because surviving inContinue Reading
If you are a single woman and at least 40 years old, you already know how hard it is to find and meet the right man to date. If you were single before the pandemic, online dating apps are the only way to continue to search for love. Using aContinue Reading
