Click your heels two times and repeat after me. “There’s no place like home. There’s no place like home”.

On the eve of the 40th anniversary of Hip-Hop’s birth, the city of Cleveland rallied around one of their most popular prized musical possessions, who has just recently returned home to the city. And the city was eagerly waiting. 

On yesterday evening at Morning Star Baptist Church, rap royalty, Krayzie Bone of Bone, Thugs and Harmony fame spent time doing a sit-down interview with DJ Kristyles from community radio station WOVU 95.9 FM. This magnificent gathering was put together though a fantastic partnership with the St. Luke’s Foundation, The City Club, WOVU 95.9 FM and Morning Star Baptist Church  Continue reading “Krayzie Bones brings em out to Morning Star Baptist Church for sit-down”

Story and photos by Ray Robinson

Of late, Cleveland has been on full tilt musically. The town was lit just a few days ago as hip-hop royalty descended upon the Land and congregated at the Rock Hall in celebration of 50 years of their music. Our music. Hip-Hop. The sound of musical youth. 

Well, the flow didn’t stop as Wonderstruck, a Woodstock-ish 2-day music and love in, crash landed on the campus of Lakeland Community College July 8th and 9th.

With 3 stages going simultaneously, there was plenty sound to go around and artists were definitely not stingy on the portions they lavishly served up. In all, the affair boasts a whopping 23 artists onstage… all with the intention of busting your brain with some of the best music on the front today.  The menu consisted of a dash of alt-rock, country, pop and dance rock and rap.

On Saturday evening near the days end, rap impresario Flo-Rida, whose real name is Tramar Dillard, burst onto the smog-filled stage with a gang of high-energy lyrical assassins and they did the damn thang. The crowd responded just as expected, with hands pumping and bodies jumping. Oh yeah, can’t leave out all of the rumps that were bumping too. Continue reading “FLO-RIDA RIPS UP WONDERSTRUCK 2023 AT LAKELAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE”

The mystique of the flowing rush of water at Niagara Falls has kept individuals, lovers and families returning year after year. Now, they have put together a very nice little package for those who aren’t quite land lovers.

First, meet up at the Hard Rock Café to start your tour of the USA side of Niagara Falls. Travel in a 6-passenger luxury van while your local guide drives you along the State Park, passing Rainbow Bridge, Robert Moses Hydro-Electric Power Plant, the Niagara Gorge and the Whirlpool Aero Car on your way to Old Fort Niagara. Your guide will explain about the formation of the 3 different falls which make up Niagara Falls and the energy that is produced from the power of the Falls to help light New York City. Continue reading “METRO TRAVEL TIME-Visit Niagara Falls”

(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – The Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) today released two requests for proposals for federal grants intended to combat violence against women and prevent crime overall.

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and the Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) programs provide funding to victim services providers and law enforcement, prosecution, court, and correction agencies throughout Ohio. Continue reading “Federal Grants Available to Combat Violence against Women, Fund Crime Prevention Strategies”

We live in very strange times. There were once times that if you were in trouble, you called your local police department and hoped that they would catch whomever may have violated you, your property or one of your loved ones.

Unfortunately today, many policemen and policewomen have stepped across the blue line and are as much a part of the criminal element as the basic thug is. The only difference is, the police personnel is a legalized gangster. And we all know, that that is one sinister element, sure to erode public trust, which is already as weak as a baby doe taking it’s very first steps.  Continue reading “THE FOUR MOST IMPORTANT THINGS TO DO IF YOU THINK THAT YOU ARE WITNESSING POLICE BRUTALITY OR UNFAIR TREATMENT”

 

By Ray Robinson 

Photos by Louie Moore

Long live the legend, the sound, the lure and the legacy of Hip-Hop. It’s been 50 long, hard-fought years, defending, creating and being credited (or not credited) for igniting one of the biggest revenue-generating styles of music to date. 

Hip-Hop Hooray…Hooooo…Heeeeey…Hooooo ! 

And just imagine. It all started from scratch.

As legend, lore and street stories will tell you, there was a cat named Kool Herc who made a name for himself as a masterful minister of the mix in the Bronx during the early to mid-70’s. Setting up his sound systems in project courtyards and on neighborhood basketball courts, Kool Herc, born Clive Campbell, realized that he could control the crowd with his wizardry on the turntables. And the mic. Continue reading “HONOR TO HIP-HOP 50 YEARS LATER…THE LEGACY LIVES ON”

 

“Asian Lantern Festival has become one of Cleveland’s most popular summer events thanks to the tremendous support from our community and event partners,” said Kelly Manderfield, Cleveland Metroparks Chief Marketing Officer. “Set up for this year’s event is already underway and over the next month, artisans will be hand crafting the more than 1,000 lanterns that will transform the Zoo, including our most innovative and interactive displays yet.” Continue reading “THE ASIAN LANTERN FESTIVAL RETURNS TO THE METROPARKS ZOO JULY 7TH”

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By Chia Lenae Dogton

 

Men… it’s ready, set, go and time for your yearly checkups at the 2023  Minority Men’s Health Fair sponsored by MetroHealth.

Join men across the county as they converge for one of the biggest health gatherings in the city aimed at assisting men with a variety of health issues. On this day, men will have the opportunity to take advantage of 30 different medical screenings and tests at absolutely no cost.

There are a myriad of screenings that an individual can receive during the 3 hour event. There will be screenings for: Continue reading “MINORITY MEN’S HEALTH FAIR TO TAKE PLACE APRIL 27th AT METROHEALTH”