Rev. Dr. Al Sharpton brought the National Action Network’s (NAN) AI Workshop and Voter Brigade Rally to Greater Abyssinia Baptist Church in Cleveland, bringing together community leaders, clergy and voters around two critical issues: technology and political participation.

Sharpton also selected Dr. Marcia L. McCoy to lead the NAN Voter Brigade in Ohio.

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A 45-year-old Cleveland man has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting Friday afternoon in a busy Mayfield Heights restaurant parking lot, while the accused gunman is being held on a $1 million bond.

The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner identified the victim as Al C. Rice II. Rice was fatally shot shortly after 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, in the parking lot of Piada Italian Street Food in…

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When Black men come together with a common purpose, the impact reaches far beyond one evening.

That spirit was on full display Saturday, October 3, as the 100 Black Men of Greater Cleveland, Inc. hosted its annual Evening of Excellence at the Cleveland Marriott East under the theme, “Legacy in Motion: Empowering Generations Through Excellence.”

The gala was more than…

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Thousands of Cuyahoga County residents who rely on Medicaid could face significant changes to their health coverage as new federal requirements begin taking effect.

The changes stem from federal legislation enacted in 2025 and are expected to reshape Medicaid eligibility and renewal requirements across Ohio. County officials are urging residents not to wait until their coverage is at risk before learning what the new rules mean for them. 

One of the biggest…

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Min Dale Edwards Executive Director Call and Post, Vice President Southern Christian Leadership Conference 

CLEVELAND — Historic Greater Abyssinia Baptist Church became a gathering place for faith, civic engagement and Ohio politics as clergy, elected officials and community leaders assembled to support Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton.

The program was organized by Minister Dale Edwards, executive director of the Call & Post and newly elected vice president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Edwards…

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Nearly three decades after Tupac Shakur was shot in a Las Vegas drive-by attack, a Las Vegas, Nevada jury has finally delivered a verdict in the case that became one of the most enduring mysteries in hip-hop history.

Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, was found guilty Monday of first-degree murder in the 1996 killing of Shakur.

The verdict came less than…

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Min Dale Edwards, Executive Director Call & Post, Vice President Southern Christian Leadership Conference 

In a day and age when Black history is too often lost, overlooked or forgotten, there are moments when we are reminded that history is not merely something we read about—it is something we must preserve, tell and pass on to the next generation.

On Wednesday, August 19, inside the historic Cleveland City Hall Rotunda, Mayor Justin M. Bibb presented the

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Trump Administration Targets Foreign Visitors Who Sought Asylum After Entering on Business and Tourist Visas

The Trump administration is planning a potential mass revocation of B1 business and B2 tourist visas held by people who entered the United States and later applied for asylum, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press and two U.S. officials. The estimate of up to 200,000 affected people reflects a proposed action, not confirmed revocations. 

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Min Dale Edwards Executive Director Call and Post, Vice President Southern Christian Leadership Conference 

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb’s ambitious plan to close Burke Lakefront Airport and transform 450 acres of prime lakefront property has hit a powerful federal roadblock — and the future of one of the city’s most controversial pieces of real estate is suddenly uncertain.

The Federal Aviation Administration has formally signaled its opposition to closing Burke, delivering a major setback to…

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