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Women's March Cleveland to host Women's Wave rally and march on October 8, 2022 at 1:30 pm at Market Square Park near downtown Cleveland across from the Westside Market, a sister march to marches in cities nationwide this day and as midterm elections near....This is a national day of action in cities nationwide....Currently, Cleveland has the largest march in the country for October 8, per Facebook event page responses....By Clevelandurbannews.com amd Kathywraycolemanonlinenewsblog.com, Ohio's Black digital news leader

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    Clevelandurbannews.com and Kathywraycolemanonlinenewsblog.com Here is the Facebook link for this event where hundreds have already responded:  https://www.facebook.com/event... CLEVELAND, Ohio -Join us in Cleveland, Ohio on Oct 8, 2022 for a national day of action for women- As a sister march with sister cities nationwide, Women's March Cleveland will host a local march to the national women's march on Oct 8, 2022 at 1:30pm at Market Square Park at West 25th Street and Lorain Ave near downtown Cleveland across from the Westside Market. Stay tuned for more info, including a more comprehensive agenda and a list of speakers.  Contact tel (216-659-0473) Keynote speakers are state Sen Nickie Antonio, lt governor candidate Cuyahoga County Councilwoman Cheryl Stephens, Ohio attorney general candidate state Rep Jeff Crossman, and community activists Genevieve Mitchell and Sandra Hardwick, whose daughter, Britney Hardwick, was murdered in the family's home driveway two years a

Queen Elizabeth II laid to rest after final procession, CNN reports

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    CNN.com - The body of Queen Elizabeth II  was buried at the King George VI Memorial Chapel  in Windsor on Monday evening, according to the official website of the royal family.  Her  state funeral  took place earlier this morning in London, where her son and heir King Charles III was joined by the rest of the royal family and leaders from across the world for  the service . The Queen — Britain’s longest-reigning monarch whose rule spanned seven decades — died on Sept. 8 at the age of 96, prompting an outpouring of grief across the UK and around the world.  Read more about the queen's funeral by  CNN.com   Clevelandurbannews.com and Kathywraycolemanonlinenewsblog.com the most read Black digital newspaper and blog in Ohio and in the Midwest T el: (216) 659-0473. Email: editor@clevelandurbannews.com. We interviewed former president Barack Obama one-on-one when he was campaigning for president. As to the Obama interview, CLICK HERE TO READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE AT CLEVELAND URBAN

Cleveland Browns lose season home opener to the New York Jets after the Jets evaporate a 13-point Browns lead with minutes remaining, upsetting Browns fans

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Clevelandurbannews.com and Kathywraycolemanonlinenewsblog.com By Kathy Wray Coleman, associate publisher, editor-in-chief CLEVELAND, Ohio- After beating the Carolina Panthers and lead quarterback Baker Mayfield 26-24 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina last Sunday afternoon to win their first away season opener in 28 years, the Browns lost their season home opener against the New York Jets 31-30 on Sunday at FirstEnergy Stadium in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Second string quarterback Jacolby Brissett, who is standing in for suspended first string quarterback DeShaun Watson, and who led the Browns to a win last Sunday against the Panthers, threw an interception in the fourth quarter with seconds on the score clock, and it was all over, a clear upset of the Browns by a team that has lost the last nine games in September over several seasons. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters during a televised press conference after Sunday's loss that the Jets simpl

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, city seek vendor for revitalization of Highland Park Golf Course, the city's historical golf course where Black golfers could play golf at a time when the sport as a profession was primarily off limits to Blacks

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Highland Park Golf Course Clevelandurbannews.com and Kathywraycolemanonlinenewsblog.com CLEVELAND, Ohio – Led  by Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, the city of Cleveland is seeking proposals for a vendor to lease, revitalize, and manage operations of the historic Highland Park Golf Course at 3550 Green Road, which is located in the largely Black village of Highland Hills but is owned by the city. Vendor responses are due by Oct. 20. First opened in 1928, Highland Park Golf Course is a 36-hole   course operated by an external management company. The mayor wants a tournament-ready course and a leader in community impact and sustainability.  "This course has a rich history of promoting diversity in the sport of golf," said Mayor Bibb, the city's fourth Black mayor and a progressive mayor who took office in January by beating the old guard. "As the golf course nears its centennial, this is an opportunity to elevate it as a premier public course for locals and a destination

Led by Black quarterback Jacoby Brissett, the Cleveland Browns win season opener against the Carolina Panthers and quarterback Baker Mayfield 26-24, the first time Cleveland has won an away season opener in 28 years....By editor Kathy Wray Coleman of Clevelandurbannews.com and Kathywraycolemanonlinenewsblog.com, Ohio's Black digital news leader

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  Cleveland Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett                                                                    Clevelandurbannews.com and Kathywraycolemanonlinenewsblog.com By Kathy Wray Coleman, associate publisher, editor-in-chief CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - Led by second-string quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who is Black, the Cleveland Browns won their season opener against the Carolina Panthers and lead quarterback Baker Mayfield 26-24 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina Sunday afternoon, the first time the Browns have won an away season opener in 28 years. Rookie Cade York kicked a 58-yard field goal with only eight seconds left on the clock in the fourth quarter to give the Browns their first Week 1 victory since 2004, which was when they defeated the Ravens.  Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski was ecstatic as he joined his players in the locker room after the game where he said determination was key to winning. "What did we talk about Saturday morning?

Ohio Congresswoman Shontel Brown applauds President Biden for forgiving up to $20,000 per person in student loan debt after NAACP National President Derrick Johnson and former Ohio senator Nina Turner of Cleveland criticize him saying $20,000 is not enough and that the president broke a campaign promise to Black America to do more ....Congresswoman Brown says $20,000 is a start....By editor Kathy Wray Coleman of Clevelandurbannews.com and Kathywraycolemanonlinenewsblog.com, Ohio's Black digital news leader

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From left: Ohio 11th Congressional District Congresswoman Shontel M. Brown (D-OH), whose largey Black 11th congressional district includes Cleveland and several of its eastern suburbs of Cuyahoga County, former Ohio senator Nina Turner of Cleveland, NAACP National President and CEO Derrick Johnson, and United States President Joe Biden Clevelandurbannews.com and Kathywraycolemanonlinenewsblog.com By Kathy Wray Coleman, associate publisher, editor-in-chief WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ohio Congresswoman Shontel M.  Brown  (OH-11), a Warrensville Hts Democrat whose largely Black 11th congressional district includes Cleveland and several of its eastern suburbs of Cuyahoga County, released the following statement after President Joe  Biden 's announcement  of his executive order that relieves federal student loan debt for millions of Americans up to $20,000 per eligible person. "President  Biden  realized another promise that will bring  student  debt  relief  to millions of Americans, in