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                                      Ohio Congresswoman Shontel Brown (D-11) and President Donald Trump   Clevelandurbannews.com and   Kathywraycolemanonlinenewsblog.com Washington, DC — Ohio  Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), a Warrensville Hts. Democrat who represents Ohio's 11th congressional district and one of three Black women in Congress from Ohio,   spoke on Wednesday  at a  press conference hosted by Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02) on President Donald Trump's illegal SNAP shutdown.   The Trump administration has announced that it will suspend Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-Food stamps) benefits beginning Nov. 1.  Rep. Brown, flanked by a group of congressional Dems, blasted the decision, which will impact her constituents in the 11th congressional district. It includes the largely Black city of Cleveland. "I ...

Clevelandurbannews.com and   Kathywraycolemanonlinenewsblog.com Staff article CLEVELAND, Ohio -On Oct. 11, 2025, the Carl Stokes Brigade, a Cleveland grassroots activist group named for the late Carl B. Stokes, the first Black mayor of Cleveland and of a major American city,  held its endorsement proceedings and announced its slate of endorsed candidates for early voting and election day on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, as follows: Elect Magistrate TJ Dow  -  Cleveland Municipal Judge Elect In Son J. Loving     -   Cleveland Municipal Judge  Elect Nikki McGowan   -     Cleveland Municipal Judge Elect Cheryl Wiltshire   -    Cleveland  Housing Court Judge Elect Sandra Morgan   -      East Cleveland Mayor Elect - Shirley Merritt  -       Maple Heights City Council, Ward 5, District 5 Elect Mohammad Faraj   - Cleveland City Council  (New) Ward...

 By   Clevelandurbannews.com and   Kathywraycolemanonlinenewsblog.com Staff article CLEVELAND, Ohio - Led by head coach Kenny Atkinson, the Cleveland Cavaliers trounced the Detroit Pistons and their coach, JB Bickerstaff, 115-94, Monday night at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Cavs guard Donovan "Spida" Mitchell was the team's lead scorer, finishing with 35 points.  NBA Monday night basketball is presented by Peacock. With four games in thus far, the Cavs have won three straight games and are now 3-1 and sixth in the Eastern Conference. They lost only their first game, against the New York Nicks, earlier this month. At the onset of the third quarter on Monday against the Pistons, all five Cavs starters —Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen, Sam Merrill, and Jaylan Tyson —were in double digits, and by the fourth quarter, the Cavs were up 90-66, a 24-point lead. They led by as much as 35 points during the second half.  By all standards, the game...

- Clevelandurbannews.com and Kathywraycolemanonlinenewsblog.com Staff article- COLUMBUS, Ohio – Today,  Co-Chair of the Ohio Redistricting Commission and Senate Minority Leader Nickie J. Antonio (pictured), a Lakewood Democrat,  released a statement after Republicans failed to present a congressional district map proposal at the first meeting of the Ohio Redistricting Commission. Antonio's 23rd state Senate district includes 14 of Cleveland's 17 wards, and Cleveland, a largely Black city, is part of the 11th congressional district in Ohio.  The Ohio Constitution requires that the Commission, which voters established in 2015 per a constitutional amendment, pass a bipartisan map by the end of October. Antonio is a member of the seven-member Commission due to her role as Minority Leader, a commission that also includes the governor, auditor and secretary of state.  The Ohio Supreme Court can review any map for compliance with the state constitution Ohio has 15 congress...

Clevelandurbannews.com and Kathywraycolemanonlinenewsblog.com  Staff article  CLEVELAND, Ohio- The Cleveland Browns broke their three-game losing streak on Sunday, beating the Miami Dolphins 31-6 at Huntington Bank Field Stadium in downtown Cleveland, and in rainy weather during the first half of the game. It was a glorious win for Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski and Browns fans. The Browns are now 2-5. At halftime, the Browns led 17-3 with rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel at the helm. At the onset of the fourth quarter, the Browns were up 31-6. The Dolphins, however, were unable to mount a comeback and were sent home packing. The Browns' second-round pick, Gabriel went 13 passes for 116 yards and finished the game with 84 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's 24.1 passer rating was the lowest of his NFL career. He also threw three interceptions for the second consecutive week. Sports pundits said the Browns played one of their best g...

Protesters rally and march in downtown Cleveland, Ohio on Sat., Oct. 18, 2025 as part of "No Kings" rallies and marches, a national day of action against President Donald Trump's agenda Clevelandurbannews.com and Kathywraycolemanonlinenewsblog.com Staff article CLEVELAND, Ohio- Thousands protested on Sat, Oct 18 for the "No Kings" rally at Willard Park in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, a reboot of "No Kings" events held in June in cities across the country and nationwide in opposition to the policies of President Donald Trump and his administration. Cleveland's event took place from 1pm to 3pm at the Free Stamp at Willard Park next to Cleveland City Hall and included a rally and a march. "No Kings" protests were held in all 50 states and in both major cities and small towns on Saturday, with more than two dozen rallies and marches in Northeast Ohio alone, and more than 2,500 events were held nationwide, organizers said. In combination, millio...

Clevelandurbannews.com and Kathywraycolemanonlinenewsblog.com CLEVELAND, Ohio- Women's March Cleveland organizers will speak at the "No Kings" rally in Cleveland on Sat., Oct 18, 2025, a reboot of "No Kings" events held in June in cities across the country and nationwide in opposition to the policies of President Donald Trump and his administration. The event is from 1pm-3pm at the Free Stamp at Willard Park next to Cleveland City Hall.  Women's March Cleveland head organizer Kathy Wray Coleman, also a Black digital media journalist, said her group appreciates the invitation. "We appreciate the inclusiveness by the "No Kings" organizers here in Cleveland and we believe that inclusiveness is always important in any thriving movement, whether for Civil or women's rights or against tyranny coming out of Washington, D.C." said Coleman. " Our organizers at Women's March Cleveland are Black and we live and breathe in the majority ...