Song Birds
A Poem by Cheryl Darby Chirping melodies so clear, For all who listen to hear. With a curious mind, I opened my blinds. Standing at the root of the tree,…
The Cavaliers Remodel Local Collinwood Recreation Center
By Anthony Byrd On June 22, 2023, the Cleveland Cavaliers, in collaboration with the City of Cleveland, unveiled their 14th renovated gymnasium at the Collinwood Neighborhood Resource and Recreation Center…
The Sound of Blackness
An Editorial by Melvin Twigg Mason What is it about jazz trumpeter Donald Byrd’s “Cristo Redentor” that so captivates me? The iconic 1970 tune, written by Duke Pearson ("Chili Peppers,"…
Cleveland Clinic on Immunization Awareness Month
By Veronica Maciag August has long been recognized as National Immunization Awareness month. This observance, powered by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC), works to emphasize the importance…
Fibroids: The Silent Pandemic (Part 2)
Sadly, women have been combating hemorrhaging since Bible days and navigating the tumultuous emotional, physical, sexual, and even financial toll it takes on the woman suffering. This ailed woman may…
Choosing to Accept or Decline Medical Care
By Sheila Ferguson Approximately half (45% or 133 million) of all Americans suffer from at least one chronic disease, and the number is growing. Chronic diseases—including cancer, diabetes, hypertension, stroke,…
Child Abduction: Prevention and Recovery
By Sheila Ferguson From April through June 2023, thirty children of color went missing in Cleveland, Ohio. This was an unbearable situation for the families and the Greater Cleveland community.…
God’s Trustworthy Messengers
By Pastor Larry Frazier Important responsibilities must be delegated to those that are the most competent. Since humans have a history of falling short, God knew that the good angels…
The Cavaliers Remodel Local Recreation Center
By Anthony Byrd On June 22, 2023, the Cleveland Cavaliers, in collaboration with the City of Cleveland, unveiled their 14th renovated gymnasium at the Collinwood Neighborhood Resource and Recreation Center…
Review: “The Trial of Willie Lynch”
By Anthony Byrd On June 10, the East Cleveland Library hosted an engaging pre-Juneteenth extravaganza, offering a diverse range of pop-up shops and family-friendly activities. Among the standout events was…