Cleveland, OH. – It was a dark and gloomy cloud that settled over the City of Cleveland following the Imperial Ave tragedy of eleven black women who were killed and tortured by serial killer Anthony Sowell, a black man. Anger, confusion, blame, and political folly captivated the media as many people awaited answers while seeking resolve. This is one part of Cleveland’s history that no one will ever forget.
Not to rehash the tragedy of what took place in November 2009, we know the shock that was sent throughout the Cleveland Community and the impact it had on the country while watching people gravitate towards negative news and deaths.
While Black History Month reflects what was, what is, and what is to come, it’s also a moment to educate and shed light on situations that have impacted our communities, even the small but important pieces that media ignore, politicians bury, and historians fail to acknowledge.
Gone But Not ForgottenPhoto bythe Brown Report Newspaper.