Jerome Adkins (pictured far left with 13 of his 15 children) is a true example of what a man should be and his roles as a nurturer and provider did not go unnoticed as he was feted on Father’s Day by his wife of 21 years, LaChelle (pictured far right), and their 15 children, reports WSB-TV. SEE ALSO: This Is […]
A look at the 1940’s war involving the United States of America among other countries taking on Germany. (CNN) — Here is a look at what you need to know about D-Day. Allied troops invaded Normandy on June 6, 1944. Facts: June 6, 1944 – D-Day, World War II, the Allied invasion of […]
Roland Martin, host of “NewsOne Now” caught up with media mogul Oprah Winfrey last month during the Maya Angelou portrait unveiling at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery. During their conversation, Winfrey shared that she used to have pajama parties with the late poet and activist Maya Angelou. Also watch Winfrey recount her first encounter with Angelou. Be […]
CLEVELAND – Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus were honored Tuesday evening at the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children’s HOPE Awards in Washington, D.C. Berry and DeJesus were rescued one year ago today from their decade-long captivity on Seymour Avenue. The pair expressed their gratefulness of being presented with the 2014 HOPE award. READ MORE: NewsNet5.com Article and Picture […]
Today marks the 57th birthday of American film director, Spike Lee. Né Shelton Jackson Lee, the iconic producer was born in Atlanta, Georgia and began making amateur films at the tender age of 20, having garnered a Student Academy Award for his graduate thesis project. Later, Spike sparked attention with his first feature, She’s Gotta […]
*U.S. Postal Service has commissioned the Jimi Hendrix Forever Stamp in honor of the rock legend and his influence on American culture. The stamp, which went on sale today (March 13), features an illustration of the musician playing a guitar. “Combining influences from rock, modern jazz, soul and the blues with his own innovations, Jimi […]
Ray Parker Jr. *We’ve been hearing a lot from the man who made “Who you gonna call?” a global catch phrase. On March 6th, musician Ray (“Ghostbusters”) Parker Jr. received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Attended by the who’s who in the music and film industries, speakers at the ceremony included Bill […]
Hip hop DJ legends Grand Wizzard Theodore, Grand Mixer DXT and Grandmaster Flash are inducted into Hollywood’s iconic RockWalk. (March 7) *Grandmaster Flash, best known for the 1982 rap anthem “The Message,” was among those artists inducted into the store’s RockWalk museum, along with deejays Grand Wizzard Theodore and Grandmixer DXT. The trio added […]
History-maker Ophelia DeVore (pictured), one of the first African-American models in the U.S., and owner of the the legendary Grace Del Marco Modeling Agency and The Ophelia DeVore School of Self-Development and Modeling, passed away Friday at age 93 from stroke complications at a New York City hospice, according to the Ledger-Enquirer. SEE ALSO: […]
CLEVELAND – A Cleveland area burger joint is getting more national acclaim. Food and Wine Magazine is out with its list of the top 18 bacon cheeseburgers in America. Chef Michael Symon’s B Spot made the list. B Spot is based in Cleveland and has a number of locations around northeast Ohio. The bacon […]
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – The Boys and Girls Clubs of Cleveland 8th Annual Youth of the Year and Recognition Breakfast was held on Friday morning. The Boys and Girls Clubs offer a safe place to come in from the cold. Celebrating 60 years in Cleveland, the clubs also provide education and tutoring in addition […]
To some, it’s a day of service. To others, it’s about remembrance. And to many, it’s about education. However you celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there are plenty of opportunities around town to enhance your experience. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is recognized on the third Monday of January, around the time of […]