More than 80,000 current and former black farmers in 42 states will now have their claims considered for inclusion in a $1.2 billion settlement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved by a judge on Thursday. But this second settlement related to systemic discrimination against black farmers over several decades doesn’t mean that everyone who […]
The Cleveland Metropolitan School District announced Monday that two employees were placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation of allegations of improper conduct. “The District is committed to acting quickly and responsibly to allegations of wrong-doing at any level of service in the District. It was therefore deemed in the best […]
A film genre is currently taking over Hollywood. It’s known as faith based-films. At its forefront is 33-year-old DeVon Franklin, who is vice president of production for Columbia Pictures (a division of Sony). With more than a decade of experience in the film industry, Franklin has helped create films with religious undercurrents, such as The […]
When we last spoke to Kim Fields in August, she was preparing to present an honor to acting legend and personal idol Ruby Dee at Atlanta’s annual Peachtree Film Festival. Since then, Fields has taken that relationship with Dee a step further with a planned short film that will co-star the pair, with Fields as […]
More than 125 employers will give area job seekers a shot at a job at Cleveland State University’s Fall Career Fair Friday, October 28. Now in its 24th year, the annual event offers college students, recent college graduates, and current professionals a chance to meet with representatives from a variety of fields. Job seekers will […]
Fried, baked or mashed, everyone loves a good old-fashioned potato. Cheap and easy to prepare, spuds are America’s favorite side dish. Accompanying everything from a juicy burger to a Thanksgiving turkey, potatoes are versatile and can be served with almost anything. Potatoes in pasta? Mario Batali uses spuds in his gnocchi recipe. And potatoes for dessert? […]
With prosecutors making a pretty strong case that it was the gross negligence of Michael Jackson’s personal doctor Conrad Murray that led to the singer’s death, it’s time to revisit some words of wisdom from a woman who knows a thing or two about the importance of choosing the right doctors. In fact, taking medical […]
Using information as their weapon, East Cleveland police officers walked the streets Tuesday evening, urging residents to save the city’s traffic cameras, and some of their jobs. On November 8, East Cleveland residents can decide whether to get rid of the city’s red light and speed cameras. Off-duty East Cleveland police officers went door-to-door through […]
The Cleveland Metropolitan School District board voted Tuesday evening on a proposal that could mean major cuts across the district. The meeting was at Lincoln West High School at 6:30 p.m., and parents and staff are expected to fill the room. CMSD CEO Eric Gordon proposed more than $13.3 million in cuts to balance the […]
When we see popular recording artists like Pastor Donnie McClurkin on TV and ministering on various platforms around the world, it’s easy to think they don’t have a care in the world. Many even assume folks like the “We Fall Down” singer are oblivious to critics and don’t give much thought to how others perceive […]
The New York Daily News is reporting the NBA will be canceling at least two more weeks of its season, according to a person familiar with the leagues plans. The story said the announcement will be coming as early as Tuesday. It also adds that the two sides far apart on major “system” issues, the […]
Parks officials are proposing price increases for Cleveland’s zoo, in the face of reduced state funding. The Plain Dealer reports a plan would increase the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s adult admission from $11 to $12.25 during the season that runs from March 31 through October. Children from ages 2 to 11 would pay $8.25, up from […]
