Happy Holidays! Here's a short list of cool happenings around town this week. Check back each week for more. A MOTOWN CHRISTMAS - Christmas just ain't Christmas without the legendary music of Motown. Head to Playhouse Square's Hanna Theater through December 14 for a rousing musical revue! Created and adapted by Nate Jacobs,  A Motown Christmas   is a lively, toe-tapping musical experience that combines the magic of Christmas with the timeless appeal of Motown's greatest h

The 1985 martial arts cult classic ‘Berry Gordy’s The Last Dragon’  is back in theaters for a limited engagement (October 19, 21 and 22) to mark the film’s 40th anniversary.  Starring martial artist/actor/model Taimak, singer Vanity, and Julius Carry as the unforgettable Sho’Nuff, ‘the Last Dragon’ tells the story of a young marital artist in New York search of a training master to help him improve his skills to the level of his idol, Bruce Lee. The film also includes a speci

The Root  is officially Black-owned. CNN commentator and former Obama-Biden White House Administration official, Ashley Allison acquired...

The 14th annual Greater Cleveland Urban Film Festival (GCUFF) comes to a close Friday, September 26, but there's still time to get it on...

By: Tyisha Blade The city of Cleveland took center stage at this year’s National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention &...

By Hannah Gates The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) kicked off its annual convention and career fair in Cleveland with...

CLEVELAND - On Saturday, September 20th, the Greater Cleveland Association of Black Journalists (GCLEABJ) is honored to host a screening...

Don’t miss out on the chance to learn about historical Cleveland via a series of cultural bus tours  Saturday, August 9, managed by...

Photo by Nate Paige TONIGHT! Come party with the Greater Cleveland Association of Black Journalists as the National Association of Black...

By Tyisha Blade Timothy Tramble Sr., a longtime Fairfax resident and president of We Rise Development, embarked on a visionary project,...

Looking for things to do in downtown Cleveland? Here’s a list of black-owned establishments in the downtown Cleveland area .   BREAKFAST...

Photo: University Circle, Inc. (This article is from the archives of the local publication The Land , published in 2022, and was written...

By Richard T. Andrews The United States is in a state of national emergency, according to the National Urban League’s annual report, The...

Judge Sarah J. Harper born August 10, 1926 passed away on Tues. July 8, 2025 at the age of 98 years. The beloved Judge Harper was a...

Tyisha Blade The Front Row Theatre was a bold and groundbreaking entertainment venue which opened its doors on July 5, 1974 in the...

The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences ( NATAS Central Great Lakes Emmys ) has announced their chapter’s newly-elected...

By Rhonda Crowder On July 5, 1947, just eleven weeks after Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in the National League, Larry Doby...

By Hannah Gates Black music in America has long been known for its depth, specificity and power, giving birth to genres such as gospel,...

By Rhonda Crowder On June 30th, the city of Cleveland made history, officially dedicating the day to Carl B. Stokes , a titan of civil...

Make plans to attend the Care Alliance Health Center 's Men's Health Summit Saturday, June 28 from 10 am-1 pm at Tower City Center,...