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Join 11th Congressional District Congresswoman Shontel Brown for her 2026 State of the District event! ICE, SNAP, Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act, federal funding freezes... there's been so much. Congresswoman Brown will talk about how we've been impacted locally and - importantly - how we respond.  She will also highlight accomplishments on behalf of the people of the 11th Congressional District in the past year, speak on the challenges we face due to President Trump's policies, and highlight everyday people in Northeast Ohio who have made a difference.  The event is free to attend and open to the public.  2026 State of the District Thursday, February 12 6:00 - 8:00 pm (Doors will open at 5:30 pm) Arnold Pinkney East Professional Center 1349 E. 79th Street, Cleveland, OH 44103 REGISTER HERE   Clevelandurbannews.com and   Kathywraycolemanonlinenewsblog.com ,  the most-read Black digital newspaper and blog in Ohio and the Midwest. Tel. 216-659-0473 ....

Ohio 11th Congressional District Congresswoman Emilia Sykes Clevelandurbannews.com and   Kathywraycolemanonlinenewsblog.com WASHINGTON, D.C.  —  Today, U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (OH-13) joined Reps. Deborah Ross (NC-02), Mark Pocan (WI-02), and Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05) to reintroduce the  End Prison Gerrymandering Act . The legislation would help ensure equal representation for all Americans by requiring the U.S. Census Bureau to count incarcerated individuals at their last place of residence, rather than the prison where they are held at the time of the Census. Find the Bill text  here . Rep. Sykes is an Akron Democrat who represents Ohio's 13th congressional district and is one of three Black women in Congress from Ohio.    Currently, incarcerated people are counted as residents of correctional facilities, often located in rural areas, rather than the communities where they lived, worked, and maintained family ties before incarceration. This practice, k...

Ohio 11th Congressional District Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) Clevelandurbannews.com and   Kathywraycolemanonlinenewsblog.com Washington, DC  – Ohio 11th Congressional District  Congresswoman Shontel Brown  (D-11), a Warrensville Hts. Democrat and one of three Black women in Congress from Ohio, joined U.S. Reps. Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and Valerie Foushee (D-NC) to re-introduce  the Prison Libraries Ac t to expand library resources in U.S. state and territory correctional facilities. The legislation aims to increase educational opportunities, advance reintegration efforts, and reduce recidivism. It will authorize federal funds for state prisons to expand library resources and services to support the education and skills training of incarcerated Americans. Notwithstanding institutional racism, Black adults comprise some 38% of the total U.S. prison population, data show, despite representing only about 13% of the overall U.S. population. More...

Clevelandurbannews.com and   Kathywraycolemanonlinenewsblog.com UNITED STATES- The movie "Melania" will hit American theatres Fri., Jan 30. 2026. The upcoming American  documentary film , co-produced and directed by  Brett Ratner , documents  Melania Trump , the  first lady of the United States , in the 20 days before her husband  Donald Trump 's  second presidential inauguration  in January of 2025. Production and Release Subject:  The film covers the 20 days leading up to the 2025 presidential inauguration, focusing on the transition from private citizen to First Lady. Director:  Brett Ratner, marking his first major project since 2017, according to reports. Release Date:  The film is scheduled to premiere on January 30, 2026, with a special premiere at the Kennedy Center on January 29, 2026. Production Company:  The film was produced by Melania Trump herself. Deal Value:  The project was acquired by Amaz...

Clevelandurbannews.com and   Kathywraycolemanonlinenewsblog.com CLEVELAND, Ohio - Jan. 23, 2026  - According to a Cleveland City Hall press release, the Cleveland City Council has cancelled its regular meeting on Mon., Jan 26, 2026, due to adverse weather conditions. It will meet at its regularly scheduled time on Mon. Feb. 2, 2026. City hall is also closed. Weather predictions show temperatures in the teens on Monday and much of next week.  Those individuals who held public comment slots at the Jan. 26 meeting will retain the speaking spots for the Feb. 2 meeting.  Several recreation centers will serve as warming centers during the inclement weather event. They will be activated through Wed., Jan. 28.  Recreation centers serving as warming centers Michael Zone Recreation Center (West side) 6301 Lorain Ave. (216) 664-3373   EJ Kovacic Recreation Center (Near downtown) 6250 St. Clair Avenue (216) 664-4140 Zelma George Recreation Center (Southeast) 3155...

Ohio 13th Congressional District Congresswoman Emilia Sykes (D-13), an Akron Democrat Above: Women's March Cleveland on Oct. 2, 2021 at a march from Market Square Park in Cleveland that drew some 2,500 people. Photo by David Petkiewicz of Cleveland.com U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes reaffirms her fight for  re productive freedom on the Roe v. Wade anniversary  date, and so do community activist women of Cleveland and Northeast Ohio   Clevelandurbannews.com and   Kathywraycolemanonlinenewsblog.com WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Today, U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (OH-13), an Akron Democrat and one of three Black women in Congress from Ohio, released a statement on the 53rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, highlighting ongoing threats to reproductive rights in Ohio and across the nation. “Roe v. Wade protected generations of women's right to make personal medical decisions for years," said Congresswoman Sykes. "When it was overturned in 2022, fundamental rights were stripped away, and nearly ...