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Mental Health Advocate and Author Achea Redd is Today’s Honoree

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Today's Honoree

In early 2016, Achea Redd was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. After hiding her condition out of fear and shame, Achea quickly realized it was only getting worse, affecting her physically to the point of a nervous breakdown. It wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Plus Size Model Melinda Parrish is Today’s Honoree

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Today's Honoree

Melinda Parrish began modeling at the age of 16 in Columbus, OH.  After deciding to take a break from modeling to pursue a college education, she attended the United States Naval Academy and graduated in 2007, and was commissioned as … Continue reading →

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Rev. Yvonne B. Carter the Executive Minister of the Cleveland Baptist Association is Today’s Honoree

Posted on December 19, 2014 by Today's Honoree

Rev. Carter has been an active member of a CBA church since 1989, serving in many capacities over the years. In    addition to local church service, she has served as a member of the CBA Board of Trustees; Chairperson of … Continue reading →

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C – Suite Expert Keith Wyche is Today’s Honoree

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Today's Honoree

Open the door to your greatest potential Zig Zigler used to say he’d see you at the top. But he didn’t tell you what you’d find when you got there. That’s where CEO and bestselling author Keith Wyche comes in. If you … Continue reading →

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African American Male Wellness Walker John Gregory is Today’s Honoree

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Today's Honoree

Governor John Kasich has recognized August as African American Male Wellness Month throughout the state of Ohio. The proclamation reads in part, “Whereas, Mr. (John) Gregory has led the charge to respond to the health crisis of African American men … Continue reading →

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Micheal Hargrove of DADDS is Today’s Honoree

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Today's Honoree

Michael Hargrove is the Founder of D.A.D.D.S., Inc. designed to equips fathers, communities, organizations and businesses by addressing common family issues, building strategic alliances and developing work-life balance solutions that create the best possible parenting environment. Dads Actualizing Divine Destinies … Continue reading →

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Today’s Honoree is Marsha Walker Eastwood

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Today's Honoree

Marsha Walker Eastwood (nee Marsha Dean Boseman) was born on April 20, 1950 in Cleveland, Ohio, she has 11 grown children ranging in age from 45-29, and is the grandmother of 30. As a child, she can remember carrying groceries … Continue reading →

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Today’s Honoree is Retired Driver Donald Douglass

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Today's Honoree

Donald served as an x-ray technician in the U. S. Army from 1941-1945.One afternoon in 1942, Alberta was sitting on her back porch with her mother, when a “cute little soldier boy” came out of a neighboring apartment and caught … Continue reading →

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Today’s Honoree is Sherry Friedlander

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Today's Honoree

What’s it like to save over 1,000 lives! Just ask Sherry Friedlander. She  and her team have done just that! Through Ms.  Friedlander’s tireless efforts, persistence and insistence, any child that  goes missing will have any and all resources available … Continue reading →

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Today’s Honoree is Brandy “BrandyWine” Rankins

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Today's Honoree

God bless! Erupting past the deep trenches of trial, tribulation, and the impossible, comes the birth and fresh anointing of internationally acclaimed poet, published author, and inspirational speaker Brandy *“BrandyWine” *Rankins. Her testimony and endurance alone spells faith. BrandyWine (as … Continue reading →

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