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Ashley Allison becomes new owner of The Root
The Root is officially Black-owned. CNN commentator and former Obama-Biden White House Administration official, Ashley Allison acquired...
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Oct 8, 20251 min read


GCUFF Closing Night Film, Reception September 26 at MLK Library
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...
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Sep 26, 20251 min read


2025 NABJ Recap: Three Cleveland Journalism Legends Inducted Into NABJ Hall of Fame
By: Tyisha Blade The city of Cleveland took center stage at this year’s National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention &...
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Sep 15, 20253 min read


NABJ Celebrated 50th Anniversary in Cleveland
By Hannah Gates The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) kicked off its annual convention and career fair in Cleveland with...
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Sep 11, 20252 min read


GCLEABJ to host screening of NABJ documentary September 20
CLEVELAND - On Saturday, September 20th, the Greater Cleveland Association of Black Journalists (GCLEABJ) is honored to host a screening...
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Sep 10, 20251 min read


Get your tickets for our Cultural Experience Bus Tours Aug. 9 (lunch provided)
Don’t miss out on the chance to learn about historical Cleveland via a series of cultural bus tours Saturday, August 9, managed by...
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Aug 8, 20251 min read


Come party with GCLEABJ, NABJ at the Rock Hall TONIGHT!
Photo by Nate Paige TONIGHT! Come party with the Greater Cleveland Association of Black Journalists as the National Association of Black...
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Aug 6, 20251 min read


The 89th Rising Housing Development
By Tyisha Blade Timothy Tramble Sr., a longtime Fairfax resident and president of We Rise Development, embarked on a visionary project,...
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Aug 4, 20253 min read


Black-owned establishments in downtown Cleveland
Looking for things to do in downtown Cleveland? Here’s a list of black-owned establishments in the downtown Cleveland area . BREAKFAST...
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Jul 31, 20252 min read


Cementing the history of Jesse Owens for future generations (archived story)
Photo: University Circle, Inc. (This article is from the archives of the local publication The Land , published in 2022, and was written...
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Jul 28, 20251 min read


Urban League’s State of Black America release during convention in Cleveland
By Richard T. Andrews The United States is in a state of national emergency, according to the National Urban League’s annual report, The...
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Jul 28, 20252 min read


GCLEABJ remembers Judge Sarah J. Harper
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...
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Jul 26, 20252 min read


What Happened to The Front Row Theatre
Tyisha Blade The Front Row Theatre was a bold and groundbreaking entertainment venue which opened its doors on July 5, 1974 in the...
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Jul 23, 20254 min read


Cynthia Booker, Tiffany Tarpley elected as NATAS Governors
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences ( NATAS Central Great Lakes Emmys ) has announced their chapter’s newly-elected...
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Jul 8, 20251 min read


Cleveland Guardians celebrates Larry Doby Day, July 5th
By Rhonda Crowder On July 5, 1947, just eleven weeks after Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in the National League, Larry Doby...
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Jul 5, 20253 min read


Cleveland Native The Philharmonik is still becoming
By Hannah Gates Black music in America has long been known for its depth, specificity and power, giving birth to genres such as gospel,...
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Jul 5, 20254 min read


June 30th is now officially Carl B. Stokes Day
By Rhonda Crowder On June 30th, the city of Cleveland made history, officially dedicating the day to Carl B. Stokes , a titan of civil...
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Jul 2, 20256 min read


Men's Health Summit at Tower City Center June 28
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,...
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Jun 25, 20251 min read


Toast to the Anniversary
By Irie Harris As we make our way through Black Music Appreciation Month, it’s important for people to smell their roses while they’re...
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Jun 22, 20256 min read


Before the Hype: Black Clevelanders and the Birth of Rock and Roll
By Tyisha Blade Clevelanders were instrumental in the birth and evolution of rock-n-roll, contributing both musically and through media...
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Jun 10, 20253 min read
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