The Gospel Music Celebration to Feature Today’s Biggest Gospel Stars Including Donald Lawrence, Yolanda Adams, Erica Campbell of Mary Mary, Fred Hammond, Bishop Hezekiah Walker and CeCe Winans Registration is now open for the 2012 Verizon’s How Sweet the Sound(TM) Gospel Celebration, the country’s premiere and most prestigious gospel music experience. Interested choir representatives can […]
White House officials say that Mr. Obama will attend a campaign event in Cleveland on Thursday. The event is being held at the Cuyahoga Community College Recreation Center on East 30th Street. Those who wish to attend the event are only permitted to attend with a ticket previously picked up at prior designated locations. Tickets […]
A man on a bicycle was struck by an RTA bus on Broadway Avenue, near East 34th Street, in Cleveland early Thursday morning. The number 15 bus and the man on the bicycle were both traveling north toward downtown. As the bus attempted to pass the bike, the bike rider cut in front of the […]
A pig-tailed girl whose favorite accessory is a pink stethoscope has become a symbol of pride and hope for black women in medicine and the daughters they want to inspire. Doc McStuffins, the African-American title character of an animated TV series for children, dreams of becoming an M.D. and, for now, runs a cheerful home […]
The largest replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is on display at Voinovich Park in Cleveland for Marine Week. Visitors can walk along the red carpet to find the names of more than 58,000 fallen loved ones, MIAs (missing in action) and POWs (prisoners of war). Many wanted to remember their family or friends […]
Stress doesn’t just rattle your nerves and put you on edge. The effects of stress can include forgetfulness, sexual problems, insomnia, and hair loss. When most of us think of the physical effects of stress, our minds jump to common complaints like headaches and upset stomachs. Stress, however, can affect many aspects of physical and […]
A senior at Martin Luther King Jr. High School in Riverside, California applied for as many scholarships as he was applicable. He was surprised to hear that his name called up during his graduation for a Martin Luther King Jr. scholarship for $1,000. Giggles erupted from his classmates as he went up to receive the […]
Aretha Franklin was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Music from Princeton University during its 265 Commencement ceremony on Tuesday, June 5. This is Franklin’s 12th honorary doctorate degree. Franklin has received several honorary degrees, including an Honorary Doctorate of Music Degree, Yale University, 2010; an Honorary Doctorate of Music Degree, Berklee College of Music, […]
A new report from The National Retail Federation says that 96-percent of retailers claim that they have fallen victim to shoplifting in the past year. This is a 94.5 percent increase than the previous year. “Criminals have become more desperate and brazen in their efforts, stopping at nothing to get their hands on large quantities […]
Wow!!! The Kings Men Tour will start on Sundat September 16th in Pheonix…AND The tour will stop here in Cleveland on Tuesday October 9th at The Wolstein Center. Check out the official tour photo with KIrk Franklin..Dr Marvin Sapp…Pasotr Donnie McClurklin & Israel Houghton. As The King’s Men the quartet can collectively boast over 100 […]
The Diocese of Cleveland and Nutrition Services will provide free lunches this summer for children in need through the Summer Food Service. The program provides free meals to all children 18 years of age and under or persons over 18 who are determined by a state or local public educational agency to be mentally or […]
With oil prices’ suddenly racing higher, gasoline isn’t the only thing that’s getting more expensive. Energy costs for your home are also going up, making it more advisable than ever to take steps to reduce consumption. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) offers dozens of things consumers can do to save energy. Read: 4 Items […]
