By Pastor Larry Frazier In the Old Testament, Ruth lived a life of trials, tragedy, testing, and eventually triumph. Though she lived centuries before current-day gospel singer, Larnelle Harris, the words from one of his songs aptly apply to her situation. Speaking of God, Harris sang, “You had a reason for those trials. It seemed […]
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The Book of Ruth: Life’s Changing Situations
By Pastor Larry Frazier In the Old Testament, Ruth lived a life of trials, tragedy, testing, and eventually triumph. Though she lived centuries before current-day gospel singer, Larnelle Harris, the words from one of his songs aptly apply to her situation. Speaking of God, Harris sang, “You had a reason for those trials. It seemed […]
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Gurnese Smedley Turns 100 Years Old
By Bruce Checefsky Ms. Gurnese Smedley was born to Ed and Hattie Delonely on Aug. 16, 1923, in Sheffield, Alabama. She is a God-fearing woman who accepted Christ at an early age. Gurnese is involved in New Bethel Baptist Church and was Sunday School Secretary for three years. She met and married James Johnson and […]
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Choosing to Accept or Decline Medical Care (961 words) By Sheila Ferguson
BySheila Ferguson Half (approximately 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, heart disease, respiratory diseases, arthritis, obesity, and oral diseases—can lead to hospitalization, long-term disability, reduced quality of life, and death. In fact, persistent conditions are the […]
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Forbes’ Under 30 Summit
Join the world’s top young leaders, founders, and creators for a life-changing four days of connecting, learning, teaching, and building. The 2023 Forbes Under 30 Summit is more of an immersive experience than a static conference: a private concert, A-list speakers, exclusive networking opportunities, industry-focused excursions, local culinary experiences, a legendary bar crawl, a powerful […]
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Artists’ Housing: Connecting Art and Real Estate
By Bruce Checefsky The City of Cleveland, Urban Land Institute Cleveland (ULI), and Assembly for the Arts recently hosted the Art in Place Program: Connecting Art + Real Estate, at the Dunham Tavern Museum & Gardens. Dozens of residents, cultural dignitaries, philanthropy administrators, artists, real estate developers, and city officials were there to discuss artists […]
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Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
By Devon Jones The prostate gland is a male reproductive organ located below the bladder. This walnut-sized gland nourishes and transports semen throughout the male reproductive system. According to the Urology Care Foundation, there are four stages of prostate cancer: early stages (I and II), where the tumor has not spread beyond the prostate; locally advanced (III), […]
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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. It left adults asking: Where are the missing children? Are they okay? How are their families doing? What are the police and media doing to […]
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Cleveland’s Own: Father of Labor Day
By Dorothy Salem John Patterson Green (April 2, 1845-September 1, 1940) is known as the “Father of Labor Day” due to legislation he proposed in 1890 as an Ohio state legislator to recognize Labor Day as a state holiday. The trailblazer was the second African American to serve in the Ohio House of Representatives and […]
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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, Were two birds in sight to see. On the branch up ahead, A cardinal so pretty and red And a blue jay, To make my […]