Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Freedom

Volume 101, Issue 15

Happy New Years - January 2015 Edition

Black on BlackMurderWhere is the Outrage?

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Where is the Outrage? Within a seven hour stretch on a Sunday afternoon,mainstream media reported that the City of Cleveland southeastern areaexperienced three deaths. The cause of death appear to be Black on Blackcrime. The police were not involved. There were no protest, looting or fancyspeeches. Silence was the master of ceremony. We are asking protesters, is itonly the Police or are we concerned about the issue of inner-city violence?

Regina Brett of the Cleveland Plain Dealer asked this question seven yearsago, and the Black Community told her to sit her a-- DOWN!

Let's be honest with ourselves. We should address real issues regardingviolence in our City, and within the Black Community? We should addressour Cleveland Municipal School District. Our children are failing. We shouldaddress our church leaders. Our communities are dying. We should addressour community centers. Our community resources are lacking substance.They are too political. At what point, do we hold ourselves accountable? Alot of times, it appears to be civilian on civilian crime. MURDER!

Where is the Outrage?We are receiving lots of calls. Folks are constantly asking The Brown Reportto talk about recalling Mayor Frank G. Jackson. We will not. You electedJackson. At this time, hold him and the administration accountable. TheNAACP is finally coming out of hiding. Hilton Smith and Sheila M. Wrightare speaking up. Put pressure on them if they want to represent what isBLACK in this community.

Where is the Outrage?You have council persons and a safety chair that will not show up forcommunity meetings -put pressure on them. You have a new countyexecutive, a new transition team, county council persons, (selling us outbefore they are sworn in) state representatives, state senators, and Congresspersons - Call them to the carpet.

Where is the Outrage?You have pastors - and some of themhave sold the community out for Faith-Based Dollars. They serve as BUFFERSfor elected officials. If they are not right,find another CHURCH! The BIBLE says- "We Worship GOD in Spirit and inTRUTH"

We welcome your comments - The TruthHurts, but this is the only way we will beable to deal with this epidemic of Inner-City Violence.

Where is the Outrage?Is this about getting media attention - 5minutes of fame- or about our collectivewhole receiving the quality of LIFE thatwe deserve!

Hilton Smith Sheila Wright

Regina Brett Mayor Frank Jackson

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They Said "Sit Your A-- Down"

Councilman Jeffrey JohnsonUrges Cleveland Safety DirectorMcGrath to Resign - JacksonAdminstration Walks Out Director M. McGrath

CouncilmanJeff Johnson

Taunting IssuesAffectingour

Community - We Want Plans,

NOT DEMANDS.

Cleveland City Council meeting erupts with tension, chaos anddemands. At a recent city council meeting, Councilman Jeff Johnsoncalls for the resignation of Safety Director Michael McGrath. As aresult, Mayor Jackson's administration walked out of the councilmeeting. Reliable sources tell us that Sharon Dumas, the FinanceDirector for the city of Cleveland found Johnson's behavior to be out of

control. Dumas is said to have taken the lead to illustrate to council and others that she,and her colleagues did not approve of Johnson's request. "I don't care who walks outon me," Johnson shouted, as the officials paraded from council chambers. "But youcannot walk out on the people of Cleveland," says Johnson.

Due to recent allegations of police brutality and heighten awareness of black malesbeing killed by the police. The city remains in an uproar. Since the police shooting of12 years-old Tamir Rice and the 137 atrocity, protesters are commanding transparencyand police body cameras while city council members and Mayor Jackson are trying tomake sense of systematic failures of the Cleveland Police Department found byAttorney General Eric Holder. Holder informs Jackson that there is a reasonable causeto believe that the Cleveland Division of Police engages in a pattern of using excessiveforce and civil right violations. Although Jackson appeared to be open to Holder'svisit and investigation of the Cleveland Police Department, Jackson appears to bereluctant to admit that the department suffers from a lack of supervision, poorcommunication and exasperated community relations. "I blame Mayor Jackson. He isa black mayor. Tell me. How does this happen? Jackson only cares about downtown.Someone needs to recall him. All of them need to go," says Cleveland's residentValerie Lucas. Others are echoing Lucas. On social media, readers can locate an activegroup found by the News Junkie Daily Publisher Marcia Lane called "Recall MayorFrank G. Jackson." Members of the face-book community can log on and join thecrusade to begin the process. Roldo Bartimole of The Cleveland Leader askedreaders in February 2014, How Do We Get Rid of Mayor Frank G. Jackson? "Anincompetent mayor tries to cover his ass and pleases no one. Oh, yeah. He did pleasea few safety force leaders with salaries of some $120,000 for their incompetence.Apparently, failure is the new marker for $100,000 salaries in the city of Cleveland.

The city of Cleveland is in trouble. The political leaders are now fighting, and thepeople continue to suffer. No Justice, No Peace. No Leaders. "I Can't Breathe"

Happy New Years 2015The Brown Report NewspaperOur 2014 Accomplishments1. Aided residents of Kingsbury BLVD- street repair2. Aided residents of Lotus Drive - street repaving(filed petitions on behalf of residents)3. Secondary naming of Holly Hlll Drive - The LateState Rep. Michael DeBose4. Implemented two Safety Forums for WARD ONE5. Implemented 3 Candidates Forums for WARD ONE6. Vacant Lot Clean-up on E. 142nd Street & Caine Ave.7. Advocacy for Dollar General & Family Dollar Curbside Clean-Up8. Worked with Invermere residents to secure lock on Dollar General gate9. Orchestrated Healthy Living, Healthy Cooking Seminars for WARDONE Seniors, safety and political forums10. Aided Warrensville Heights senior with local business scam11. Aided WARD ONE Business owner against business to business scam12. On the air with 19action News Carl Monday - CMSD Faulty Spending13. Aided Maple Heights with Senior Levy, and so much more. Wecontinue to protect and aid our community members and partners.

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The Fate Of CuyahogaCounty

Leadership- Where is the Balance?by Concerned Citizens

Cuyahoga County Leadership Racial Make up in 2015. Is somethingwrong with this picture? Cuyahoga County Council is seeking a newCouncil President. If Dan Brady defeats Yvonne Conwell, our regionwill reflect a leadership where women are excluded.

Tim McGintyProsecutor

DanBrady

CountyExecutiveArmondBudish

KevinKellyCityCouncilPresident

MayorFrankJackson

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Thousands marched on the streets of Washington andNew York protesting against police brutality. In areasof Boston, California and Ferguson, Missouri,mainstream media reported that several people werearrested, and that some protesters are becoming violentand destructive. At a March held in Cleveland, theBrown Report left due to organizers allowing a youngman to scream F--- the Police as the police drove by.Although we believe in the right to protest, we do notsupport taunting acts of verbal and physical violence.We want justice. We want viable plans, not demands.

Where is the Outrage?7 year old Aiyana Joneskilled by a white copduring a raid & 20 yearold Dillion Taylor ofSalt Lake killed by aBlack Officer

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They killed a NYC Police OfficerAre you Outraged?

Councilperson Terrell Pruitt tellsThe Final Call Newspaper-2013"There is no systemic failurewithin the Cleveland Police."

Flashback - Cops fire 137 shots, BrutallyKill

unarmed2, communityoutraged - WARD ONE

CouncilpersonTerrell PruittDeny Systemic

Failurewithin ClevelandPoliceDepartment.by The Brown TeamAccording to The Plain Dealer, 23 bullets struck Malissa Williams in the head, neck,body and arm. 24 bullets hit the head, neck and extremities’ of Timothy Russell. Oneofficer fired at least 30 rounds while a second officer fired at least 17. Anotherofficer reportedly jumped on top of the car and fired off several rounds directly intothe vehicle. Williams and Russell was viciously gunned down. They were unarmed.In 2013, Pruitt tells the Final Call Newspaper "Attorney General report was jaded."

“The Attorney General can filecharges too. I mean he said that it’shis opinion that there are no rules,and regulations, supervision or lackof discipline basically for the entiredepartment. I mean that’s not true. Idon’t believe that to be true.” He tellsthe Final Call reporter.

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How to Stay Safe TipsWhat To Do If You're Stopped By The Police

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1. You have the right to remain silent and make a statement. Exercise this right

2. Think carefully about your words, movement, body language, and emotions

3. Don't get into an argument with or lie to the police.

4. Don't run. Don't touch any police officer. Don't resist even if you believe you are innocent

5. Don't complain on the scene, tell the police they are wrong or that you are going to file a complaint orlawsuit.

6. Do not make statements regarding the incident.

7. Ask for a lawyer immediately upon your arrest

8. Write down everything you remember ASAP. Remember the officers' badge number and patrol carnumbers. If you are injured, take photographs of the injuries - be sure to seek medical attention.

9. Do not interfere with or obstruct the police-you can be arrested

10. If you're stopped for questioning - you are required to provide your name, address, and your date of birthif the law enforcement officer asks. You may refuse to answer any additional questions.

11. If you are stopped while driving, you must show the officer your driver's license, registration, and proof ofinsurance upon request. In addition, your passengers must provide name, date of birth, and address uponrequest.

If your rights have been violated, don't try to deal with the situation at the scene. You can talk to a lawyerafterwards, file a complaint with the Internal Affairs Division or Civilian Complaint Board, or with the ACLUof Ohio. Call (216) 472-2200.

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EducatingOur Community.

What are Pay to Play Activities?"He created a 'pay-to-play' system for theprovision of city goods and services, whichcompromised vast swaths of city government,including the water and sewer system, the convention center, the pension system,casino developments and recreation centers," prosecutors said in a court filing. "Citygovernment essentially became up for grabs for the right price." In October 2013,Kwame Kilpatrick was sentenced to 28 years for public corruption. Jimmy Dimoraalso received a 28 years sentence.

Daily we are witnessing pay-to-play activities. Pay to play activities are those whichone pays (or must pay) money to become a player. Typically, the payer (anindividual, business, or organization) makes campaign contributions to publicofficials, party officials, or parties themselves, and receives a political or pecuniarybenefit such as no-bid government contracts, influence over legislation, politicalappointments or nominations, special access or other favors. The contributions maybe to nonprofit or institutional entities, or may take the form of some benefit to athird party, such as a family member of a governmental official. This is a practice inwhich a politician encourages monetary contributions in exchange for benefits for anindividual or company. Paying to play may involve outright bribery. It can also referto more subtle payments. A company may make large contributions to a politician re-election war chest, and the politician may then be inclined to vote in the company'sor individuals interest. Paying to play is often in a legal gray area (FinancialDictionary 2013).

Most recently, CEOGC - Council of Economic Opportunity of Greater ClevelandCEO/President was sentenced to 30 months. Jacqueline Middleton. According to lawofficials, Middleton was charged with accepting more than $24,000 in cash, homerenovations and other things of value in exchange for steering work to specificcontractors. From 2008 to Aug. 7, 2012, Middleton used her official position toenrich herself by soliciting and accepting gifts, payments and other things of valuefrom contractors who did business with CEOGC. These gifts and payments weremade in exchange for favorable action from Middleton for the payors and theircompanies, according legal officials. Former Congressman Louis Stokes and hiscronies could not help her. Middleton was found guilty.

The Brown Report Newspaper stands firmly against pay to play activities. Webelieve in transparency, openness and compliance. We do not play favorites. We playfairness.Shaker Heights School System "Union GoneWrong Part 2 - "Are they Running" from TheBrown Report? by The Brown Team

Last month, The Brown Report told you about the story of Malcolm Spencer.After 16 years of employment with Shaker School System, Spencer was terminated after hestarted asking questions about the union. According to Spencer, Shaker School system does nothave a union yet they are collecting union dues from employees. On November 13th via email,The Brown Report asked Gregory Hutchins, (School Superintendent) and Bryan Christman(Treasurer) if the school system has a union, how long and if so the name of the union servicingemployees. After more than a month, Shaker School System stated yes we do. According toShaker, there were three collective bargaining units in existence including the NationalConference of Firemen and Oilers, Local 200, SEIU, AFL-CIO, CLC (referred to as Local 200)which covers all custodians, bus drivers, grounds, maintenance and food service workers. OhioAssociation of Public School Employees, Local #149 covers all clerical employees, while theShaker Heights Teachers' Association represents certificated employees. Investigation Matters.

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Where is the Balance?

CuyahogaCounty Leadershipcontinued from page 1

According to the United States Census Bureau for 2013, Cuyahoga population isestimated at 1,263,154 people. 64.6% are Caucasian, and 30.24% are black. 52.4%(2010) of Cuyahoga's population are female. The remainder is other. As we look at theCity of Cleveland, the US Census Bureau for the same years estimates 390,113residents - 53.3% Black and 37.3% Caucasian. 52% (2010) of the population arefemale. Based upon the statistics, it should be part of the master plan to includewomen in the steering process of this region. Women should hold leadership positionscomparable to those of their male colleagues. Our region is dysfunctional andhandicap. To ensure an effective, efficient and fair community, we need plans ofbalanced leadership. County Council should do what is right, not what is paid for.

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One Activist - Two Different

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Community ActivistMary Keith

Where were the activists? Many of them joined together at the Martin Luther King Library working on civilright issues while others attended a 10-hour protest with protesters from Ferguson Missouri marching forTamir Rice &Tanisha Anderson. Protesters were said to have taken to the streets of Cleveland tauntingmotorist, barging into the First District Police Department - standing on tables and chairs, and attempting toflip over a moving van. It was an eyesore for Cleveland. Immediately following, protesters were said to haveattempted to go to the home of Cleveland Mayor Frank G. Jackson. Protesters were met by the ClevelandPolice Department. Although no one was arrested or seriously hurt, this protest was supposed to be peacefuland civil. It wasn't. It was another black-eye, and embarrassing moment for our city.

"Police brutality is first on my agenda. They must stop killing our young black men. I am against all killings,but this is a priority "says, Mary Keith. Keith is a community activist in Cleveland WARD 6. She has beenadvocating for the rights of citizens for 40 years. "Cleveland is a mess. We need a new mayor and a newcouncil. I am tired of them not opening their mouths when things happen in our city." The Brown Report metwith Keith following comments on social media. Keith is calling for reform of Cleveland City Hall. She andother activists are working on initiatives for a safer Cleveland. "We have to start with home first" says,Keith. When Ferguson Came to Town - Denied Violence Explodes?

The Investigation of the Cleveland Police DepartmentUnited States Department of Justice Civil Rights DivisionUnited States Attorney's Office Northern District of Ohio

In March 0f 2013, The Department of Justice started a civil investigation following a series of publicizedincidents that suggested unbearable practices used by the Cleveland Police Department. To be fair, the DOJalso looked at approximately 600 uses of force incidents that occurred between 2010 and 2013. Theyrecognized the tension between the police and certain communities. According to the DOJ report, numerousleaders and organizations, including members of the U.S. Congress requested assistance from the Departmentof Justice. Too many incidents have occurred raising the eye-brow of citizens, The plight of members of somecommunities appears to be targeted by members of The Cleveland Police Department. Minorities are beingkilled and abused at an alarming rate. In response to the plea for help and following a thorough investigation,the DOJ concluded that they have reasonable cause to believe that the CPD engages in a pattern or practice of usingexcessive force in violation of the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution. The DOJ found structural andsystemic failures and practices. They reported, CPD lack of accountability, inadequate training and ineffective policies. Thefailure to successfully engage with the community weighed in. A mandated Consent Decree is underway. The DOJ iscommanding a scale of justice. The Mayor must start talking, and city council must confront difficult issues. Keith and othercommunity activists have pledged to hold them accountable, oust them from office and create a culture of change.

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AmericaBurns the Black and White and

BlueHow do you feel the morning after? Thousands of people took to the streets chanting "Hands Up, Don't Shoot,"

No Justice, No Peace," "Black Lives Matter," and more. Protesters took to America's streets demanding equality andquality of life. They needed to be heard. They needed to vent their anger and frustrations. Hell some even said "Let theB---- Burn Down." "Let the Mother F----- Burn." The rage, the disgust, the pain, the hurt, the lies, the politricks, thekillings, the killers, the aggressors, the passive-aggressive behaviors, the snitch and the snitch not, the silent, the groupthink, the corporate board members, the politicians, the media, the pimps and the pastors, the President, the mayors,the governors, the judges, the magistrates, the playground bully, the street hustler, sisters, and brothers, mothers andfathers all play a part in the perils of societal failures and the dysfunctional structures for ill laws and systematicprocedures of which we must abide. Save your fancy speeches, it is no longer welcomed. America deserves qualityand transparent resolutions.

Understanding Public Policy - Blood is on the Steps of the White House

Public policy is created by government, and special-interest groups. Public policy is an attempt by a government toaddress a public issue by instituting laws, regulations, decisions, or actions pertinent to the problem at hand. Whennew public policies are created, there are generally three key things involved within the process: the problem, theplayer, and the policy. The problem is the issue that needs to be addressed. The player is the individual or group that isinfluential in forming a plan to address the problem in question, and the policy is the finalized course of action decidedupon by the government. It is not uncommon for the general public to make the government aware of an issue. This isoften done through writing letters and emails, making phone calls, and protest. In the most-recent days, we witnessedAmericans tell local, state and federal government that there is a major crisis in America; Police Brutality, Blue vsBlack and White America vs Black America, and Black America's discord with White America. The ultimate streetremedy of this matter appears to be death and bloody murder; men in blue killing everyday citizens without properjustification. It's not a black thing. It's not a white thing. It's folks killing others because they believe no one mattersbut themselves. Some officers believe they have been given a pass to harm others. Police believe their badge givesthem a right to threaten, disrespect and kill civilians. They think that they have a free pass to do whatever the hell theychose. Government created this cycle of war on civilians by cops, due to the judicial system not holding police to thesame laws and regulations as the general public. The monstrosity of the vile acts of America's Police force is out ofline and needs to be restructured. There should be a swift measure of destructive technology that would allow thetearing down of the system called protect and serve, and develop the idea of communicate and build positiveneighborhood relations. Federal, state and local leaders must be able to engage the entire community. No one shouldbe left behind. Our community must learn to understand that it is through public policy that change will occur.

President Obama should be asking America "Can We Talk?"From the Huffington Post, Sam Levine. A former Philadelphia police officer says thathe’s standing with protesters in Ferguson, Missouri to send a message that police areoppressing the majority of Americans.

“Number one, I want to give the residents of Ferguson the knowledge that there aresome police that do support them,” says Ray Lewis, a former Philadelphia Policecaptain. “I want to try and get a message to mainstream America that this system iscorrupt. The police really are oppressing not only the black community, but also thewhites,” he said. “It’s an oppressive organization now controlled by the one percent ofCorporate America. Corporate America is using police forces as their mercenaries.”

President Obama, it istime to ask the hardquestions and seek realsolutions

Human Tension or Racial UnrestFerguson, Missouri, Miller Place, New York, Cleveland, Ohio,Bearcreek, Ohio, Pasadena, Texas and Sanford, Florida proved thatAmerica is in a crisis. Throughout the United States of America, block-watch captains, auxiliary police and police officers have been given theauthority to act as legal agents to persecute and murder young peopleand minorities in America. Many people are asking isthis a means to eliminate Blacks and minorities. Is the master plancreated to cause civil unrest and racial tension? The Brown Report will

explore historical moments that cause blacks to distrust White America and the justice center. In the past, blacks have beentold how to act, talk, walk, and express their emotions. If you’ve never been black in America, then you can never fullyunderstand what it means to be black in America. White people regardless of their socioeconomic status, are born with theprivilege of color — white privilege — and no matter how they conduct themselves in public and private lives, they willalways be citizens of America in a way that black people will never be. To be white in America is to be a full citizen, but to beblack in America is to be the perpetual outsider. Blacks are viewed as uneducated puppets, and mascots to the politicalestablishment. Blacks are often described as angry, hostile and loud. Blacks are not allowed to have emotions. Blacks losechildren to murder. Blacks have a right to grieve. Blacks have a right to be angry. Blacks are human. Blacks make verbalmistakes like anyone else. Blacks are not perfect. They are simply human. Blacks are proud people. The mass media wants todestroy their self-esteem. Blacks have feelings, and their frustrations are real. It's not racial tension. It's social injustice.

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Laws?

Darren Wilson

John White

Joe Horn

George Zimmerman

Mike Brown

Danny Cicierro

Trayvon Martin

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Diego Ortiz

Melissa Williams and Timothy Russellshot 137 times & killed by WhiteCleveland Police Officers. The familiesreceived a three million dollar settlement

America. America. America.Does GOD Damn America?America. We the People

No Justice, No Peace.Historically, Blacks have beentaunted by White America. The rulesfor blacks and whites are different. Itappears to be legal profiling - "JustUs," "Justice" and "Just Them." IfAmerica is based upon fairness, andthe right to due process then"fairness" should be the only factorthe community should exercise.Money, power, political party, raceand socio-economics should not be afactor. Wrong is wrong. Right isright. You Weigh-In

Darren Wilson killed Michael Brown.Wilson exited his car, pointed his gunand fired. Wilson says Brownlaunched towards him. Brown wasunarmed. No IndictmentGeorge Zimmerman shot and killedTrayvon Martin. They got into a fistfight. Martin was unarmed.Zimmerman was found Not Guilty.Joe Horn killed Deigo Ortiz. Ortizwas burglarizing a home on Horn'sstreet. 911 told Horn to stay in thehouse. Horn left the home and shot& killed Ortiz - Horn - Not GuiltyJohn White shot and killed DannyCiciero. Ciciero came to White's homeat 11pm. Ciciero threatened to kill White'sson and rape his wife. White and Ciciero gotinto a scuffle.White was charged withmanslaughter and sentenced to 15 years.He served 5 months and was pardoned byGov. David Patterson of New York

Attorney General Eric Holder,The Department of Justice,Community Activist and othersCommand Police Effectivenessand Fairness. by the Brown Team

Cleveland, Ohio. As embark upon 2015, the City of Cleveland and MayorFrank G. Jackson is facing local and national criticism. Approximately twoyears ago, the Jackson administration faced backlash on how they dealt withthe shooting death of Timothy Russell and Melissa Williams. Russell and

Williams were shot 137 times by officers of the Cleveland Police Department. At this time, no one has been heldcriminally responsible for this massacre. The families filed civil lawsuits and was awarded a three-million dollarsettlement. As a result, members of the Carl Stokes Brigade and community activist wrote to the department of justice.The DOJ did not respond to their plea for help. "There was not a big outcry for 137. We asked them to investigate thisincident. We made demands and the DOJ did not respond", says activist Genevieve Mitchell. "Who's shoulders do westand on? Who can we trust. Snakes will come in many colors. Cleveland is a city of many struggles. We have tocontinue ot organize and unite", says Khalid Samad. Activist Gerald C. Henley appeared to be more upset with MayorJackson as he spoke about the Tamir Rice incident. 12 years old Rice was shot and killed by a Cleveland Policeman.Henley called for the removal of Mayor Jackson. "Frank needs to go. He and his buddies has failed us for 25 years.These politicians must be held accountable", says Henley. Jackson or not, leaders are being confronted. AttorneyGeneral Eric Holder need resolve from communities across America. Public outrage, social injustice, violence andprotest are destroying cities. The people are commanding fairness, and a cease to police brutality.

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The Open LetterDear Black America,(a Blog posted on Facebook. Reprinted with permission

"I would definitely attend this, but unfortunately I have to work tomorrow. Though I do disagree with some of the militantuse of force by some police officers, I want to know what the black community is going to do about this thug culture theyseem to embrace and ignore? Ignorance breeds ignorance in all races. I am tired of hearing that they are the only race thatsuffers, yet they do nothing to prevent crime in their own neighborhood nor do they take the time to teach children to respectthemselves or authority. By authority, I mean adults, teachers, law enforcement, etc. I want to know what people of all raceswould do without law enforcement? I don't like seeing a child die at the hands of anyone whether it be law enforcement orsome thug bastard who does a drive by and kills innocent people. Where is the outcry for the victims of senseless crimes thatthis thug culture embraces? Where is the outcry for the rape victims, those that were robbed or beaten up by thugs, howabout the shop owners in Ferguson, that lost businesses? They spent a lifetime building? Where is the outcry for thesepeople? Sorry, but if you throw a punch at a cop, you better get ready for the consequences. I am sick and tired of beingguilty of being white, but yet the black community takes no action in extinguishing this thug culture they so embrace. I wouldlove to tell their leaders this to their faces. Truth hurts doesn't it? If you are going to protest, protest to clean up your ownbackyard, and the thug culture that haunts the neighborhoods."

Several members of The Brown Report read a post on Face Book fromJ. Sabolich. We contacted Mr. Sabolich and asked for permission to re-print. Sabolich is respondingto the Greater Cleveland Civil and Human Rights Coalition Meeting Invite:

@ J.Sabolich. I appreciate your comment - for it is bold and full of truth. As a black woman and publisher, I would like tohave permission to reprint your post. I will attend the meeting today and ask this question. I have been asking these samequestions for years. In 2007, Regina Brett of the Cleveland Plain Dealer asked these questions and was told to sit down.Several Black pastors and leaders had become upset. Had theses issues been addressed at that time, there is a strongpossibility that we could have reduced crime in our (black) community. I appreciate the dialogue.

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We can no longer stand, sit, or lay in theshadows and allow the children in Clevelandto be misled due to a cordial or cozyrelationship with Mayor Jackson. This condemnation ofJackson's method of running the Cleveland Schools is notpersonal, nor is this column intended to embarrass the Mayor.However, the intent is to get the attention of the BrownReport readers and Greater Cleveland to initiate someconcrete actions while demanding that Mayor Jackson isremoved from the education business. The Mayor's method is,and has been a "miserable failure" for years. Check therecord! As the Mayor would say, "IT IS WHAT IT IS!!" Ourchildren's future is worth more than a cozy relationship withthe Mayor of Cleveland.

Many people have offered professional advice and assistanceto Eric Gordon, the Board, and the Mayor. They rejected usbecause of the "arrogance, ignorance, and loyalty" from theMayor. The CEO only wants to please the Mayor, rather thaneducate Cleveland's children!

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Rosa Pettigrew Michael DeBose

by Karen Letter & Billy Thompson

I hate Warrensville Heights," says Rosa Pettigrew.The Brown Report Newspaper has dealt with many issues last year. Weremember meeting Ms. Rosa Pettigrew of Warrensville Heights. Pettigrew toldus, she was scammed out of her life savings by a local contractor. Thecontractor is the husband of a Warrensville Height Councilwoman. Last weheard, Pettigrew was seeking an attorney to aid her with this issue. She has notheard from any officials from Warrensville. Update: In the fall of 2014, TheBrown Report met with Cheryl DeBose. Mrs. Debose is the wife of the lateMichael DeBose. Debose was a State Representative of the State of Ohio. Hedied of Parkinson disease approximately three years ago. The Brown Reportcampaigned for a secondary street name of Holly Hill Drive. DeBose raised hisfamily on this street. The Brown Report gathered signatures from residents.We submitted documentation to the councilperson of Cleveland WARD ONE,The Council President and Mayor Frank G. Jackson. On October 6, 2014,ordinance 1330-14 passed through Cleveland City Council. According toJames Richard's, assistant to Terrell Pruitt, signage was ordered. In January2015, a ceremony is scheduled to be held in honor of The Late StateRepresentative Michael DeBose. The Brown Report will continue to hold folksaccountable, while getting results.

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News Right NOWGuest Columnist:GenevieveMitchell

The Black Board Professor:We are confused about what to do when we see downtownFerguson decorated for Christmas with “season greetings”signs strewn across the light posts, amidst the backdrop of2500 uniformed police and national guard, armed withtanks, rifles, mace, smoke bombs and bullets… locked andloaded to kill civilians protesting police brutality. We wishyou a Merry Christmas.We are angry because the purveyors of institutionalizedracism advance the notion that black life has no value asblack men, women and children are killed with politicalimpunity.

We are frustrated that a system that we recognize, hasfailed us.

The civil unrest in Ferguson New York, Cleveland andthroughout the nation is the direct result of state sanctionedabuse of police power and authority.

It is a problem that requires a political solution.

The tragic deaths of Michael Brown, Tamir Rice, EricGarner, Timothy Russell, Malissa Williams and thousandsof others have a historic premise. Long before “911” everexisted, blacks, minorities and the poor have seen thepaddy rollers, posses, gulags, and the Klan.

Our mothers and fathers have seen a few things. They’veseen lynchings and bombings. They’ve seen their countrychurches and homes burned to the ground. They’ve seenEmmett Till, Medgar Ever, Fannie Lou Hamer, andCarolina's skeleton - black men in military uniform with arope around their neck, swinging from a tree.

Mama, done seen a few things.

They’ve had to sit in the back of the bus and be denied theright to read and be educated. They’ve been remanded tothe nations’ jails and prisons for vagrancy and peonage,with life sentences. They’ve seen “no nigger signs onstores and restaurants and hotels." And been deniedhousing or had to pay more for less.

Mama, done seen a few things.

They sharecropped and no matter how hard they worked. Itwas never enough to do more than break even or still owethe plantation boss. They couldn’t ever get free! They haveseen the aftermath of what happened to three civil rightsworkers trying to register blacks in the Mississippi Delta tovote.

Mama, done seen a few things.

Terrorism to black people then, is a relative term. Werecognize it when we see it.We recognize when someone isn’t treating somebody right.We recognize it when we don’t get treated right.

It is all part of a much larger narrative on slavery, race,racism, class, privilege, and the residual effect of statesanctioned violence, social control and power over peopledeemed expendable.

It’s a sad day in this country, but I’m hopeful. I am so veryhopeful, because I saw young folk; white, black, Hispanic,

Asian marching in the street forjustice and social change and that’s agood thing. It’s a good place to start,but the real work has yet to be done.

The internal work is to perform an“exorcism” on the American psyche,to excise the racism and hatred thatcreates the rules that allow a grownblack man to be murdered oninternational television with no onecalled to account.

The real work is to change the modusoperandi of the institutions thatdefund black studies. The real work isto change institutional behavior thatwon’t allow black institutions to existand thrive with the same propensity asother institutions.The real work is to Change the core ofpolice departments nationwide. Thereal work is judicial reform. The realwork is to change court dynamics,which remand black and poor to thenation’s prisons. The real work isfighting for government systemreforms that create an environmentinclusive of everyone. The real workis to change the internal operations ofthe nation’s academic and culturalinstitutions to include the youthlocked out and on the street, givingthem an opportunity to succeed.Additionally, the real work is to workfor changes in sentencing and shutdown the nation’s privatized prisonsystems. To create campaign financereforms that does not allow politicalincumbents, beholden to privateinterests with ulterior motives and notpublic interest, to exist and proliferate.

To work to protect and value the livesof all of us in a way, that is growthoriented and sustainable. That issubstantive and not superficial.

Dr. King said, America has beenissued a blank check that has beensent to the nation’s repositories for theblack, brown and poor white folk,marked insufficient funds. This checkis now payable and owed. Thecollateral must be paid in full. Thisthen, is the great work which must bedone if America is to save itself, fromitself. This is our charge. This is ourmoment. This is our time…..carpediem!

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Stop SeniorAbuse:Know

the Bill of Rights

Nursing home residents' rights are the legal and moralrights of the residents of a nursing home. Since the 1970's,the quality of care provided by nursing homes continues tobe a major concern. It is important for family members andresidents to understand their Bill of Rights.

House of Horror - Neighborhood Nursing

Homes- Protecting Another PopulationShe hit me two times in my chest." Who? "The nurse hit me"replied 82-year-old Ms. Marks. "Ask Willa Mae if you don't believe me. Iwill never go back there." "I want a shower, and she told me no because I amnot on the schedule." "My momma clothing is soiled. Why has she not been changed?" Theytried to kill my wife. I told them something was wrong with her. I have been married for 50years, and I know my wife. They argued with me. My wife will not be returning." "They put mymother on a van and they have no idea of where she is going. I always take my mom to herappointments. She failed from her bed because the bed was broke. What kind of s--- is this. Ihave a lawyer." "My momma was threatened by another resident". How do you know? "Theactivity coordinator told us. When we had a meeting, she retracted her statement for fear ofbeing terminated. They will not mistreat my mother, " says another family member. These arereal comments and complaints made by family members. The family members have and had aloved one at several local Skilled Nursing Facilities and Rehabilitation Centers. Facilities rangefrom 55 beds to a 180 bed center. They offer long-term care, skilled nursing and rehabilitationservices. The facility depends on referrals from local hospitals, home health care agencies,senior high-rise communities, churches, and senior community organizations. The goal is tolook for seniors who are in need of long term placement.

The nursing home industry is a lucrative business. The average cost for long-term careresidents is approximately $91,000.00 per year for a private room. Semi-private rooms will costa long-term resident a little more than $81,000.00 per year. Nursing homes charge a daily rate,which include room and board, meals, activities and care services. The Brown Report visitedmany of the neighborhood nursing homes in the 44128, 44122 & 44124 areas. We founddisgruntled adult children, soiled residents and poor customer service. We contacted a localhospital. We asked the Supervisor of Nurse Care Manager and the President of South Pointequestions. They both declined to respond. We wanted to know; 1. What is the hospital'srelationship with nursing homes? 2. Do nursing homes offer gifts to clinic employees(Discharge nurses, Social Workers and Case-managers for referrals)? Does the hospital solicitlunches and "Lunch to Learn" seminars from nursing facilities? If so, who is responsible forproviding the paid for lunch and trainers? If an organization decides not to participate in thispay to play activity are they penalized? Will the hospital deny the organization referrals? Howoften does the hospital Community Outreach Worker visit facilities? 3. How is a referral madeto a skilled nursing facility - under what premise? Has the hospital ever made referrals to skillednursing facilities knowing that the facility was/is under staffed, abusive to residents, and offerpoor services? 4. Are hospitals operating a pay to play activity with nursing homes on thebacks of the senior community? 5. What is the mission of the Hospital? 6. How many nursinghomes is the hospital making referrals to? 7. Why is it necessary for nursing facilities to spendlarge amounts of money on physicians and hospital staff? 8. Who is the point person to over-seethe transaction between the hospital and the nursing homes?

South Pointe Hospital Communication Manager responded, but she did not offer any viableanswers. "I pray to GOD, I will never have to go back to a nursing home. All they want ismoney," says Ms. Marks

A nursing home is a place for people who don't need to be in a hospital but can't be cared for athome. The staff provide medical care and occupational therapy.

If you believe your rights have been violated by a nursing-home facility, please contact TheOHIO Office of the State Long Term Care Ombudmans @ 1800-282-1206Find a quality nursing home. They are needed. As a customer, you have a right to decide yourtreatment of care. Should you have any questions regarding neighborhood nursing facilities,feel free to give us a call, and we will answer the hard questions for you.

Before you admit, ask questions & tour the facility, prior to placement.

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Dan Brady

The Brown Report is asking questions. Why is Dan Brady bearing gifts to County Council members, as though he's a king when it is not his money? According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, DanBrady appears to be buying votes. He's waving his wife's Donna Brady money in the air as if he just doesn't care. Donna Brady is a Cleveland City Councilperson. Mrs. Brady donated $20,000.00to Dan Brady's (husband) campaign. Wait - Dan did not have any opposition this year. However, it appears that Dan had other plans for the $20,000.00. Will this be a Merry Christmas for Dan? Heattempted to prey on Councilpersons Anthony Hairston, Sunny Simon and Council Elect Shontel M. Brown. Brady gave large financial donations in hope of receiving a vote. Dan is seeking tobecome the next County Council President. Money was said to be used for campaign material not to sway votes. We will watch, and we will pray that they will vote against his slick ass.

12. County Councilman Dan Brady Gives Large Donation to Colleagues

Anthony Hairston Shontel M. Brown

by The Brown Team

Giving Our Readers Just Enough

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Counting Down 12 Unforgettable Moments to Remember

Sunny Simon

11. The Democrat Party lose 2014 State of OHIO ElectionThe Republican Party trounced the Democrats. It was so bad that the Chair ofthe Democrat Party resigned. The Dems refused to meet with Todd Portune ofHamilton County. Portune sought the Gubernatorial bid, and the Dems toldhim NO! Dem's laughed at Portune, but Portune got the last laugh.

As Marcus Garvey once said, “Show me your economiccondition, and I’ll show you your political condition.”

10. The Region says Farewell to Vice - Mayor of ShakerHeights Lynn Ruffner, Connie Harper of the Call & Post andBedford Heights Councilman, Thaddeus Jackson - RIP

Lynn M. Ruffner Connie Harper Thaddeus Jackson

9. Warrensville Heights, OHIO Senior Scammed out of HerLife Savings by a Local Contractor. Rosa Pettigrew is stillfighting to protect what she has left - NOTHING!

This is the Most Shameful Story of 2014"I hate Warrensville Heights," says Ms. Pettigrew

8. The Maple Heights, Ohio Mess - State Senator IgnoredOpportunities to Help the Senior Center and City Services.

The Daughter of Ms. Pettigrew called for the immediate resignation ofCouncilwoman Kimberly Edwards. Why? Edwards is the wife of the localcontractor. You can weigh-in. If this was your mama, grandma, sister,auntie, what would you have done? Here is the twist. We are still askingwhy Councilwoman Elona White have not reach out to Ms. Pettigrew to lendassistance?

Everybody knows - Maple Hts is under a fiscal watch.We reported this story last month in the BROWN REPORT. Mayor Lansky is seeking help from residents (tax levy)RITA (The city wants RITA to go after delinquent taxes),and he made it clear that County, State Reps and Senatorshave not been supportive. The Brown Report was informedSenator Nina Turner sent the mayor and council membersa letter. Turner told them in the letter she was here to helpand to reach out to her if needed. DUH. Maple needed help. From our understanding, several members of council aswell as residents left Turner messages. Turner did notassist the City of Maple. Maple is trying to save theirSenior Center.7. OHIO's Largest Black Newspaper theCall & Post Knocked OutPublisher of The Cleveland Challenger Newspaper serves Connie Harper theTRUTH. Brewer print slapped her so hard, fight promoter Don King could notsave her, even if he combed his nappy head. He called her small-minded.

4. CMSD Manipulates Target Grant takes poor performing students toPuerto Rico. $36,000.00 of the Grant money missing. SuperintendentGordon defends faulty practice. - The Brown Report's Kimberly F. Browntalks to 19Action News Carl Monday

3. The Brown Report Confront Councilperson Terrell Pruitt, Captain SheehamCommander Deon McCaulley, and Police Chief Calvin WilliamsWARD ONE Cleveland has experienced over 1400 crimes this year. The area hasbecome one of the most violent communities within the city of Cleveland. TheBrown Report attempted to gather crime stats for WARD ONE, and the policedepartment attempted to block the request. The Brown Report confronted Pruitt,McCaulley and Sheeham. After 5 months, Williams has yet to respond to our call.

We are thankful of the Departmentof Justice Report. It clearly showspoor community engagement and trust

2. County Council Candidate Shontel Brown"No Showed" Primary Political Forum

The Brown Report held a primary debate. Candidate Shontel Brown failed to show up aftermaking a commitment to attend. The Brown Report responded. "Your smile is one of many meanings. Today weguess it is about being embarrassed. Your failure to Engage with the Community as your you-tube video proudlystated is a complete contradiction of what you displayed." Following, we issued the ultimate photo to express ourdisappointment. Brown later apologized, displayed humility, and won the County Council District 9 Seat.

The Photo that Upset the Region

1. Elected& PublicOfficialsWhoConfrontedthe Brown Report - They

Stood Up for Themselves- It was Never

Personal - Only Business

Shontel Brown Alex Adams Dorise Hagwood Blaine Griffin Richard Trojansksi Kenny Yuko Edwina Agee

"The Boldess Elected Official in 2014- Councilwoman Kimberly Edwards of WarrensvilleHeights. Edwards respondedto tough questions regarding her husband'sbusiness. Edwards did not run. Agree or not, Weapplaud Edwards for responding"

Kimberly Edwards

5. The Cut-throat of Meisha Headen! Richmond Heights Residents RecallMayor Meisha Headen. Headen was the First Black Woman Mayor ofRichmond Heights. She was no-nonsense. She made great gain. Headenimmediately ceased the abuse of the city's credit cards, corrected the budget, and open therecreation center that had been closed for years. The Brown Report marched with Headen.Where was the outraged from Black Women Elected Officials?

6. Cleveland WARD ONE isbombarded with crimes. Crimeincreased rapidly. The Brown Reportinvited The City of Cleveland SafetyChair Matt Zone, Terrell Pruitt & ZachReed to a community meeting. Zone andPruitt ignored the call to help. They letus know, black lives do not matter! ZachReed attended the meeting. He is theCouncilperson for Cleveland WARDTWO.

NO SHOW!NO SHOW

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