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Cleveland Police Chief McGrath tells Channel 5 news that arrests, deadly force cases are down, Activist Kathy Wray Coleman tells Channel 5 that a comprehensive review based on valid research is needed, read the Channel 5 article and watch the video here

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Cleveland Police Chief Michael McGrath By: Cassandra Nist, newsnet5.com CLEVELAND - Police have released the most recent arrest, deadly force and less lethal force statistics. According to a  report  obtained by News Channel 5, Cleveland police gathered the stats from 2006 through 2012.  CLICK THIS LINK TO WATCH THE VIDEO AT NEWSNET5.COM Cleveland police made a total of 35,730 arrests in 2012, which includes surrenders and court appearance arrests. 2012 had the lowest number of arrests dating back to 2006. Cleveland's Deadly Force stats are based on any action likely to cause death or serious injury by use of firearms, any force or instrument of force. In 2012, CPD reported 22 incidents involving use of deadly force, the second lowest number of incidents since 2009 where 19 cases were reported. "It's all about the services we provide, and when those numbers are going down, I'd like to believe that we're providing a better service t
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An interview with Director Clifton Powell on the stage play "My Brother Marvin," which runs from March 21-24 at the State Theatre in Cleveland and tells the story of the life of the late soul singer Marvin Gaye from the eyes of his sister, Zeola Gaye.... Powell directs the play and plays Gaye's father in it.... Marvin Gaye died at 44 in 1984 from a gunshot wound from his father, Marvin Gay Sr.,...Powell says the play has a sad ending but is enjoyable and inspiring...Powell's acting credits include "Rush Hour," "Dead Presidents," "Ray"

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Actor, Comedian and Director Clifton Powell CLEVELAND,Ohio-  Cleveland Urban News.Com News Brief  www.clevelandurbannews.com , and  www.kathywraycolemanonlinenewsblog.com  By Kathy Wray Coleman, editor-in-chief CLEVELAND,Ohio-Cleveland Urban News.Com interviewed actor, comedian and director Clifton Powell on Tuesday, just days before the opening this week of the stage production "My Brother Marvin," a play on the celebrated life of soul singer Marvin Gaye that he directs and that debuts today at the State Theatre in Cleveland and runs through Sunday, March 24. "Everybody should come out and see "My Brother Marvin" and I think people will enjoy it," said Powell, whose acting repertoire includes box office hits "Dead Presidents," 'Brothers," "Rush Hour,""Friday," "Next Friday," "Women Thou Art Loosed," and "Ray." Ticket prices range from $28.00 to $44.50, plus applicable fees.
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The Marvin Gaye story comes to State Theatre in Cleveland, March 21-24, in Zeola Gaye's "My Brother Marvin, " cast members include Gaye's sister Zeola Gaye, Clifton Powell, Emmy Award Winner Lynn Whitfield, Keith Washington, Tony Grant and Lia Grant

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      ZEOLA GAYE'S THEATRICAL DRAMA "MY BROTHER MARVIN" IS AN ORIGINAL PRODUCTION BY PLAY-WRITE ANGELA BARROW DUNLAP THAT  UNCOVERS THE UNTOLD, UNCUT STORY OF THE LATE ICONIC SOUL SINGER MARVIN GAYE. IT IS TOLD FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF ZEOLA GAYE , MARVIN GAYE'S BIOLOGICAL SISTER Lynn Whitfield Clifton Powell ZEOLA GAYE'S STAGE PRODUCTION BY PLAY-WRITE ANGELA BORROW DUNLAP IS  DIRECTED BY COMEDIAN AND ACTOR CLIFTON POWELL WHO PLAYS GAYE'S FATHER AND  FEATURES  EMMY WINNING ACTRESS LYNN WHITFIELD AND ACTORS KEITH WASHINGTON, TONY GRANT AND LIA GRANT THE STAGE SHOW HITS CLEVELAND MARCH 21st – 24th @ STATE THEATRE   1519 Euclid Ave #200 ,  Cleveland , OH   44115,  TICKETS ON SALE NOW CLICK THIS LINK TO GO TO THE DETROIT TOURING COMPANY WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE STAGE PLAY "MY BROTHER MARVIN" CLICK THIS LINK TO GO TO FACEBOOK FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE STAGE PLAY "MY BROTHER MARVIN" Ticke
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State Rep. Vermel Whalen dies, the funeral is Saturday, March 23, Whalen fought for children, consumers, she helped organize the only deputy bailiff's union in Northeast, Ohio, sponsored consumer advocate bills, helped the poor and disenfranchised, was active in the Black Women's PAC, Cuyahoga County Democratic Party

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                Vermel  M. Whalen                      1928-2013 By Kathy Wray Coleman , Editor of Cleveland Urban News.Com and The Kathy Wray Coleman Online News Blog,.Com ( www.kathywraycolemanonlinenewsblog.com ) and ( www.clevelandurbannews.com ) CLEVELAND , Ohio- Retired State Rep. Vermel M. Whalen, who served in the Ohio House of Representatives for 12 years and  helped to make or break politicians in the powerful Cleveland Ward 1 on the city's majority Black east side, died at her home in the Lee- Harvard community on March 13 after a brief battle with cancer. She  was 84. Her funeral is at   10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at Williams Temple Church of God and Christ in Cleveland, 6812 Woodland Ave. A former Cleveland Clinic nurse, labor and consumer advocate, youth supporter and community  adviser  who belonged to various community organizations including the Cleveland Chapter NAACP and The Black  Women's  Political Action Committee, Whalen helped Cle
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The FEDS are now in Cleveland in response to fatal 137 bullets shooting of unarmed Blacks Malissa Williams, Timothy Russell by group of White Cleveland police officers, U.S. Assistant Attorney General Thomas Perez to investigate Cleveland police deadly shootings, departmental problems, negligence around Imperial Avenue Murders, Cleveland NAACP, Congresswoman Fudge, Black elected officials had called for federal intervention, County Prosecutor Tim McGinty still with authority to prosecute police that gunned down Russell, Williams if the county grand jury indicts them on criminal charges, Cleveland mayoral candidate, community activists wants protection for community members asked to speak to federal authorities around investigation, U.S. District Attorney Steve Dettlelbach meets with Cleveland NAACP leaders, community activists to discuss federal investigation of Cleveland Police Department

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Assistant U.S. Attorney General Thomas Perez 137 Bullets Cleveland Police Shooting Victim Malissa Williams 137 Bullets Cleveland Police Shooting Victim Timothy Ray  Russell Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Tim McGinty Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (D-11),  a Warrensville Hts. Democrat who is also chair of the Congressional Black Caucus U.S. District Attorney Steven Dettelbach Cleveland NAACP President the Reverend Hilton Smith Cleveland NAACP First Vice President the Reverend Dr. E. Theophilus Caviness, who also leads the Cleveland Chapter of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference Community Activist Donna Walker Brown, a Black Republican  By Kathy Wray Coleman , Editor of Cleveland Urban News.Com and The Kathy Wray Coleman Online News Blog,.Com ( www.kathywraycolemanonlinenewsblog.com ) and ( www.clevelandurbannews.com ) CLEVELAND,Ohio- The unprecedented shooting of unarmed Blacks Malis
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Former Cleveland Councilwoman Sabra Pierce Scott sentenced for bribery

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Sabra Pierce Scott By Kathy Wray Coleman , Editor of Cleveland Urban News.Com and The Kathy Wray Coleman Online News Blog,.Com ( www.kathywraycolemanonlinenewsblog.com ) and ( www.clevelandurbannews.com ) CLEVELAND, Ohio- The never-ending Cuyahoga County corruption probe that has stung the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party and netted to date over 60 guilty pleas or convictions, including two former common pleas judges, former county commissioner Jimmy Dimora, and prior county auditor Frank Russo, has dipped into Cleveland City Hall and into Cleveland's Black community as former Cleveland City Councilwoman Sabra Pierce Scott was sentenced on Tuesday in U.S. district court in Cleveland to 3 years probation for taking bribes. U.S. District Court Judge Christopher Boyko also sentenced the former city lawmaker, who appeared in court with more than 60 supporters, to eight months house arrest.  She had pleaded guilty and agreed to help prosecutors, allegedly including a deal t
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Kentucky State University Concert Choir to perform on Sunday, March 17 at Antioch Baptist Church at 4 pm in Cleveland, 8869 Cedar Rd

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The Kentucky State University Concert Choir By Kathy Wray Coleman , Editor of Cleveland Urban News.Com and The Kathy Wray Coleman Online News Blog,.Com ( www.kathywraycolemanonlinenewsblog.com ) and ( www.clevelandurbannews.com ) CLEVELAND, Ohio-The Kentucky State University Concert Choir will perform on Sunday, March 17 at 4 pm at  Antioch Baptist Church , 8869 Cedar Rd in Cleveland, telephone number 216-421-1516. Under the direction of Dr. Carl Smith, a KSU professor of music emeritus, the choir tours annually and is nationally known. Located in Frankfort Ky, the state's capital, KSU is an accredited  university that caters to Black students and is  Kentucky's  only majority Black publicly funded university. The event is sponsored by the KSU Alumni, Cleveland Chapter ( Ksu ClevelandChapter ).  Tickets are $15 dollars for adults and $5 dollars for students, and can be purchased at the door. ( www.clevelandurbannews.com )  Reach Cleveland Urban News.Com by
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