“I’ve had an interest in public affairs for quite some time. My introduction to being a social entrepreneur comes from my parents who have both served (and continue to) in public service. However, it was more than likely the countless times I tagged along with my grandmother to Southwest Priority Board meetings in Dayton, Ohio that sparked my interest in finding my identity as a social entrepreneur.” Read More #Dayton #SAVVYConsultingandCommunications #socent #MoniqueWingard

On November 29, 2012, Timothy Russell and Malissa Williams died from bullet wounds sustained after a high-speed chase with the Cleveland Division of Police. Officers fired 137 shots at the car occupied by the two unarmed residents. Although officers were reprimanded, no charges were immediately filed. One-year after this senseless tragedy, I had the privilege of aiding in the development of a media strategy. The goal was to not only raise awareness about the case, but ultimat

Only 10 days until the Cleveland Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Tower City! Click Here for More Info #Cleveland #ClevelandOhio #ENDALZ #Ohio

There are no restrictions or qualifiers for this giveaway. All are welcome. Please bring your own bag and spread the word! (This will be the last giveaway for the year…) #Cleveland #ClevelandOhio #Ohio

To learn more about UCCP – Heights Christian Church and their program “LIKE” them on Facebook! #UCC #ClevelandOhio #NIN #NeighborsinNeed #Ohio #Cleveland

Tickets Available Now! This is your opportunity to support the fashionable fight against cancer. General admission tickets are $30 and VIP tickets are $40. Visit the I’m a Survivor Fashion Show page on Instagram to purchase your tickets and receive the latest updates on the show. #ClevelandOhio #Cancer #Fashion #breastcancerawareness #BreastCancer #Ohio #Cleveland #FashionShow

Yesterday was a much different experience. Sometimes people either walk by without even so much as a smile or saying hello. Not today. Instead of me having to do most of the talking, I listened. My heart and prayers go out to the women who stopped to share memories of their loved ones – even through tears for one in particular. If you know someone currently caring for a family member or that has lost a close friend or relative to this disease, encourage them to visit ALZ.ORG

Celebrating Recovery 5K Walk/Run September 14, 2013 Fort Huntington Park 8:00 a.m. Registration is Free! Deadline: August 23, 2013 #5K #ClevelandMunicipalCourt #BGR #BlackGirlsRun #5KCleveland #Cleveland #Runners

Today, 5PM on Shaw & Hayden Ave. 3 Women Murdered, Families Left to Mourn, and a Community Continues Uphill Battle to Rebuild. #Cleveland #ShirelldaHelenTerry #shirelldaterry

Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, Jr: “We must work on behalf of, in honor of, in memory of all those wounded, murdered and marginalized because of injustice.” at Carl B. Stokes United States Court House #ClevelandOhio #JusticeforTrayvon #CoreyStingley #Justice #DerekWilliams #JordanDavis #KendrickJohnson #OtisMoss #100CityTrayvon #OtisMossJr #RevDrOtisMoss #DariusSimmons #Cleveland #BoMorrison #MarissaAlexander #RevDrOtisMossJr

at Carl B. Stokes United States Court House #ClevelandOhio #CoreyStingley #DerekWilliams #JordanDavis #KendrickJohnson #NationalActionNetwork #100CityTrayvon #NAN #DariusSimmons #Cleveland #BoMorrison #MarissaAlexander

Photos Taken: July 20, 2013 July 15, 2013: My post verdict feelings are focused on keeping the current momentum of unity in the black community and beyond. Many, regardless of color recognize this as being unjust and baffling. How 6 women – some of whom may be mothers – could unanimously decide not to convict a MAN of shooting a CHILD, through the heart, for being suspicious… I simply do not understand. I would also like all other families and communities dealing with similar

It is always a joy to worship with Mt. Zion! Tonight marks the end of a week long revival and I was truly blessed by tonight’s word. Rev. Dr. Ozzie E. Smith, Jr, Senior Pastor of Covenant United Church of Christ in South Holland, IL offered a much different perspective on what it really means to “Stand Your Ground.” As believers, we are called to not simply be hearers of the word, but doers. This is no easy task and we must stand firm in our walk. Dr. Smith gave the following

That Justice is a blind goddess Is a thing to which we black are wise: Her bandage hides two festering sores That once perhaps were eyes. – Langston Hughes at Cuyahoga County Justice Center #Cleveland #ClevelandOhio #Justice #Ohio

No excuse to stay home this fall. Start marking your calendars now! It looks like I will have to keep checking the Wolstein Center website for details about the King’s Men concert. (As of July 21, 2013, this event is not listed anywhere on the website.) Click here to purchase tickets for “An Evening with Patti LaBelle.” C. Ellen Connally will be the honored guest of Christian Business League Faith and Finance Breakfast on Friday, September 12, 2013. The breakfast will begin a

The Health Ministry picked a great place to meet this week! at langston hughes center: #YacubAddy #ClevelandOhio #CongoSquare #LangstonHughesCenter #Odadaa #ClevelandMusicSchoolSettlement #Orchestra #AllenTheatre #PlayhouseSquare #WyntonMarsalis #jazzatlincolncenter #Cleveland #ClevelandMusicSettlement

Leaving the first ever “Future Health Ambassadors” Meet and Greet sponsored by the Cleveland Clinic. The first step of many in building stronger health ministries. at langston hughes center #Cleveland #ClevelandOhio #langstonhughes #LangstonHughesCenter

I must say… The list in Cleveland.com is pretty good. But I have 25 More Things to Do. Service and volunteerism are free, fun, and also pretty cool if I do say so myself. So here it is: 25 Free Things to Do in Cleveland (For the Civic-Minded Who Know that Service Can be Fun!) “One of the marvelous things about community is that it enables us to welcome and help people in a way we couldn’t as individuals.” ― Jean Vanier, Community And Growth Register, Run, and Show Your Suppo

…But I’m 100% sure they are serious. at Dewey’s Fair Trade Coffee #Cleveland #DeweysFairTradeCoffee #Ohio #ShakerSquare

Big Unity Day Out was a success! Thank you Prophetic Praise & Worship Ministries and St. John AME! (at St John AME Church) #Cleveland