National

  It’s well known that civil rights leader Medgar Evers was assassinated outside his Jackson, Miss., home by a white supremacist on June 12, 1963. But before his tragic death while his family was inside their home, Evers dedicated his life to working for racial equality in Mississippi. His widow, Myrlie Evers-Williams, laments that her […]

Family Health

Jennifer Hudson celebrated Weight Watchers’ 50th anniversary at the Weight Watchers Center in New York City on Monday night (March 25). The Chicago-native spoke at the event dedicated to the founder, Jean Nidetch and shared her weight loss experience with attendees. Hudson has been the official spokesperson for the popular weight management program since 2010. In a […]

- CLE

Since swimming to life one year ago, the Greater Cleveland Aquarium says they are lowering admission prices based on a successful first year. Since the watery attraction first debuted on Jan. 21, 2012, officials say they reached their projected attendance goal as 400,000 visitors splashed inside. They have also accumulated more than 35,000 annual passholders. […]

National

This will make you feel a bit old. Monday marks a special anniversary in the communications industry. It was 20 years ago that the first-ever text message was sent. A man named Neil Papworth sent that first message. He used a computer terminal to send the message to a colleague’s cell phone. It read “Merry […]

- Daily Praise

As the autumn leaves hit the ground, all eyes are turning South – to Orlando, FL – to be exact, as Pastor Riva Tims, celebrates the third anniversary of the church she founded, Majestic Life Church. The festivities kick-off on Friday, October 12 @ 7 PM with Pastor Tims and the Majestic Praise choir’s live […]

- CLE

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – To launch its 100th anniversary, the City Club hosted a one-day conference on free speech Monday at Cleveland’s newly renovated Allen Theater. Nationally renowned speakers explored the central issues facing free speech on the Internet, in politics, amidst the demands of national security and in the music industry. The Keynote Speaker was […]

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CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – To launch its 100th anniversary, the City Club hosted a one-day conference on free speech Monday at Cleveland’s newly renovated Allen Theater. Nationally renowned speakers explored the central issues facing free speech on the Internet, in politics, amidst the demands of national security and in the music industry. The Keynote Speaker was […]

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – With the 10th anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist attacks happening this weekend, many people are asking, “What have we learned?” and  “Where have we come?” since that fateful day. Clevelanders watched in horror as planes were used as weapons to take American lives. Quickly Cleveland and other major cities were evacuated. […]

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – With the 10th anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist attacks happening this weekend, many people are asking, “What have we learned?” and  “Where have we come?” since that fateful day. Clevelanders watched in horror as planes were used as weapons to take American lives. Quickly Cleveland and other major cities were evacuated. […]

Feature

For their 65-year anniversary, Ebony magazine takes readers back on an aesthetic time machine with current celebrities redoing past iconic covers of the famous Black magazine read full story article courtesy of Eurweb.com

Feature

For their 65-year anniversary, Ebony magazine takes readers back on an aesthetic time machine with current celebrities redoing past iconic covers of the famous Black magazine read full story article courtesy of Eurweb.com

Celebrate Radio One 30 Year Anniversary w/ Rickey Smiley Exclusive Access to RICKEY SMILEY “GOOD FOR THE SOUL Comedy Show RICKEY SMILEY “GOOD FOR THE SOUL” Charitable Comedy Show To kick off Radio One Cleveland’s “30 Days of Service” to the Community, Z107.9, WZAK 93.1, Praise 1300 and Newstalk 1490 welcome Morning Show Host and Comedian- […]