Imani Capri Managing Editor
Imani Capri, the #1 Energy Elevation Coach, is an experienced international Motivational Speaker, trained by the legendary Les Brown, an international Best-Selling Author, certified Reiki Practitioner and Mediation Coach. She is also the creator and host of the international award-winning “Conversations in Courage with Imani Capri” radio show/ podcast on 95.9 FM WOVU Cleveland. Additionally, Ms. Capri holds a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism and a Master’s degree in Digital Storytelling and Marketing from Kent State University.
Marva White Editor
Rosie Palfy Editor
TC Lewis Editor
Blair Alexis Social Media Manager
Devon Jones Program Manager
Research Associate at Case Western Reserve University in the Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences
Advisory Council Member for the Phe’be Foundation
Student Organizer for the National Association of Social Workers Ohio Chapter
Co-Founder of Crown Connections Non-Profit Consulting and Development
Tiffany Walker Graphics and Branding
Sheila A. Ferguson Journalist
Her published literary works span the realm of refereed scholarly writing and technical writing to playwriting, memoirs and creative non-fiction. To date, her co-authored works have been widely anthologized in the feminist press. In 2011 Sheila and Dr. Toni C. King co-edited Black Womanist Leadership: Tracing the Motherline (©2011, SUNY Press). Most recently, she has become a content provider for The Cleveland Observer. In her spare time, she is an avid reader and lover of comedy.
Mark Silverberg PhotoJournalist
Retired 4 years ago from a career in the sustainable construction industry to pursue documentary photography and storytelling, as well as work for justice. One of the ways he accomplishes this is through his volunteer work for the past 12 years with Neighborhood Connections. Mark especially loves to tell stories of healing and transformation, and how spirit moves in the world. Mark likes hiking in nature with his rescue Labrador retriever, learning about depth psychology, and singing and playing guitar!
Dwight Newberry Multimedia Producer
A Film & Cinematography Student at Cuyahoga Community College. Although I am a East Cleveland native, I have lived in other states and internationally countries that i have called home as well. DJing/Producing segued my love for anything and everything ‘Art’, and now I am a proud owner of my own Production Company ‘DeÜxz | DeÜVinci Studios. I found that my love for music, easily translates to Film & Cinematography/Photography alike.
Sharon Lewis Journalist
Sharon Lewis graduated from John Carroll University with a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communications and holds a Master of Education from Cleveland State University. Her professional experience includes television production, producing, directing, talent, and teaching science-related courses at the college level. In her spare time, she enjoys writing children’s stories and quilting.
Vince Robinson Journalist
Vince Robinson is a multi-disciplinary artist based in Cleveland, Ohio. He took up photography as a student at Kent State University in the 70’s while studying Telecommunications with a minor in Pan African Studies. He’s also the host of a radio version of Open Door on 95.9 FM WOVU – Cleveland, in addition to co-hosting and co-producing 360 Info Network, an African-centered radio talk show on AM1490 WERE – Cleveland. He was the co-host and producer of Down To Business, a minority-oriented business show on WOIO-CBS 19 in Cleveland.
Sarai Murdock Intern Journalist
Cleveland State University Journalism Intern for Cleveland Observer, Cleveland School of the Arts Class of 2023 Graduate/ Valedictorian.
Micheal Patterson Intern Journalist
Currently a senior at John Carroll University studying digital media. Hass a passion for basketball, mixed martial arts and football. Aspire’s to become a sports reporter or commentator.