Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors head to Game 7 of the Eastern Conference playoffs with the series tied 3-3...Game 7 is Sunday in Cleveland...By Clevelandurbannews.com, Ohio's Black digital news leader
TORONTO, Canada-The 4th-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers lost Game 6 of the Eastern Conference playoffs Friday night to the 5th-seeded Toronto Raptors 112-110 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada, setting the stage for Game 7, which is Sunday, May 2 at 7: 30 pm ET at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse Arena in Cleveland.
The best-of-seven series is tied 3-3, meaning Game 7 is all-or-nothing, with the winner advancing to the Eastern Conference SemiFinals.
Cleveland Cavaliers lose to Toronto Raptors in Game 3 of Eastern Conference playoffs...Game 4 is Sunday...By Clevelandurbannews.com, Ohio's Black digital news leader
TORONTO, Canada-The 4th-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers were defeated by the 5th-seeded Toronto Raptors on Thursday night, 126-104 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada, raising the stakes in the best-of-seven-games Eastern Conference series, with Cleveland still on top and the series now 2-1.
The Cavaliers won Game 1 126-113 and took Game 2, 115-105, both games led by strong performances from Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Jarrett Allen, and Evan Mobley.
Artemis II astronauts return to Earth after circling the moon, and the Black pilot is now the first Black man to fly around the moon...By Clevelandurbannews.com, Ohio's Black digital news leader
By Kathy Wray Coleman, editor, associate publisher
SAN FRANCISCO, California-The four-member astronaut crew with its Black pilot that took off in the Artemis II rocket-ship on April 1, 2026 as the world watched in amusement, has successfully returned to Earth, landing by parachute on Friday, April 10, at about 8:07 pm off the Pacific Ocean in San Francisco, California, and following a 10-day, historic flight around the moon, the first in more than 50 years since the Apollo launch on Dec. 7, 1972.
Launched by the Soviet Union on Oct. 4, 1957, Sputnik 1 was the world's first artificial satellite, marking the start of the space age and the U.S.-U.S.S.R. Space Race.
The Artemis II spacecraft launched into space earlier this month with four astronauts aboard: three Americans and one Canadian. They are Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover Jr., and Mission Specialists Christina Koch (NASA) and Jeremy Hansen (Canadian Space Agency). They conducted a 10-day, first-crewed flight around the moon.
Notably, Glover, as the pilot, is now the first Black man to fly around the moon.
"Artemis II is an exciting step forward and a reminder that America's leadership in space is built on decades of innovation, including the extraordinary contributions of Ohioans," said Ohio Congresswoman Emilia Sykes, following the Artemis II launch on April 1.
Sykes said that Ohio has always been at the forefront of the nation's space age.
"From Neil Armstrong, John Glenn, Jim Lovell, and Judith Resnik, to the work happening today at the NASA Glenn Research Center, Ohio has always helped to lead the way," the congresswoman said.
Key Highlights Of The Artemis II Mission:
Record-Breaking Distance: The crew surpassed the Apollo 13 record (
miles) to become the humans furthest from Earth, peaking over
miles away.
Historic Crew & Flyby: The crew—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen—conducted a lunar flyby on April 6, 2026, passing within
miles of the lunar surface.
Total Solar Eclipse: The crew witnessed and photographed a total solar eclipse, where the Moon fully blocked the Sun for nearly 54 minutes.
Deep Space Operations: The crew manually piloted the Orion capsule, testing systems while in close proximity to the ICPS stage.
Observation and Imaging: The crew spent seven hours observing the far side of the Moon, capturing images of uncharted lunar features.
Diverse Crew & Teamwork: This mission features the first woman (Koch), first person of color (Glover), and first non-US citizen (Hansen) to fly to deep space.
Safe Return: The mission concludes with a planned splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on April 10, 2026, overseen by a Navy Dive Medical Recovery Team.
Following the successful launch of the Artemis II mission on April 1, 2026, President Donald Trump issued several statements praising the achievement as a historic milestone for the United States.
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Social Media Comments: On Truth Social, Trump declared, "We are WINNING, in Space, on Earth, and everywhere in between — Economically, Militarily, and now, BEYOND THE STARS". He described the mission as a "powerful statement" of America's return to deep space.
National Address: During a Wednesday night address to the nation, Trump congratulated NASA and the crew, saying, "God bless those four unbelievable astronauts". He highlighted that "America is going back to the Moon" for the first time in over 50 years.
Message to the Crew: He specifically praised the "brave" crew members—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen—for their courage on the 10-day journey around the Moon.
Future Vision: Trump framed the mission as an "America First" opportunity, expressing hope that it would inspire the next generation and help "bring the country together".
While he was highly supportive during the launch, he had previously faced some criticism for not mentioning the mission or its crew during his State of the Union address in February 2026, despite the astronauts being in attendance.
NASA launches 4 astronauts on historic moon mission on Artemis II spaceship, and the Black pilot will become the first Black man to fly around the moon...Ohio congresswoman Emilia Sykes comments on the launch...By Clevelandurbannews.com
By Kathy Wray Coleman, editor, associate publisher
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida-TheNASA Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, successfully launched its Artemis II rocketship at 6:35 pm on April 1, 2026, as the world watched in amusement, its first human mission of the sort in nearly 50 years, and since Apollo 17, which launched on Dec. 7, 1972.
Wednesday's launch continues the competition between the United States and Russia, and puts the world on notice that the U.S. intends to stay in the space game.
Launched by the Soviet Union on Oct. 4, 1957, Sputnik 1 was the world's first artificial satellite, marking the start of the space age and the U.S.-U.S.S.R. Space Race.
The Artemis II spaceship took off for space with four astronauts aboard, three Americans and one Canadian. They are Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover Jr., and Mission Specialists Christina Koch (NASA) and Jeremy Hansen (Canadian Space Agency). They will conduct a 10-day, first-crewed flight around the moon.
Notably, Glover, as the pilot, will become the first Black man to fly around the moon.
"Artemis II is an exciting step forward and a reminder that America's leadership in space is built on decades of innovation, including the extraordinary contributions of Ohioans," said Ohio Congresswoman Emilia Sykes, an Akron Democrat and one of three Black women in Congress from Ohio. "From Neil Armstrong, John Glenn, Jim Lovell, and Judith Resnik, to the work happening today at the NASA Glenn Research Center, Ohio has always helped lead the way."
Rep.Sykes is a member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and a ranking member of the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight.
"While in Congress," the congresswoman said, "I'm focused on supporting that legacy, strengthening the workforce, investing in new technologies, and making sure missions like Artemis II deliver for the American people."
Rep. Sykes is the only Ohioan serving on the Science, Space, and Technology Committee, which oversees the nation's civilian space program and helps shape the future of NASA.
Following the successful launch of the Artemis II mission on April 1, 2026, President Donald Trump issued several statements praising the achievement as a historic milestone for the United States.
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Social Media Comments: On Truth Social, Trump declared, "We are WINNING, in Space, on Earth, and everywhere in between — Economically, Militarily, and now, BEYOND THE STARS". He described the mission as a "powerful statement" of America's return to deep space.
National Address: During a Wednesday night address to the nation, Trump congratulated NASA and the crew, saying, "God bless those four unbelievable astronauts". He highlighted that "America is going back to the Moon" for the first time in over 50 years.
Message to the Crew: He specifically praised the "brave" crew members—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen—for their courage on the 10-day journey around the Moon.
Future Vision: Trump framed the mission as an "America First" opportunity, expressing hope that it would inspire the next generation and help "bring the country together".
While he was highly supportive during the launch, he had previously faced some criticism for not mentioning the mission or its crew during his State of the Union address in February 2026, despite the astronauts being in attendance.
No Kings 3 Cleveland draws thousands to Cleveland to protest against President Trump and the policies of the Trump administration...By Clevelandurbannews.com, Ohio's Black digital news leader
CLEVELAND, Ohio. – No Kings 3 Cleveland, part of a national day of ,action against President Donald Trump and his policies, kicked off in downtown Cleveland at the Free Stamp at Willard Park at 1pm on Sat.,March 28, 2026. Thousands turned out, from across Northeast Ohio, organizers said. It was the third nationwide No Kings protest in under a year.
Cleveland's event was one of some 3,000 rallies and marches countrywide, including nearly 100 in Ohio alone.
Women's March National was one of the No King's partners, so Women's March Cleveland joined the coalition for the rally and march in Cleveland.
"We participated and were pleased that the organizers of Women's March Cleveland were invited to join the No Kings 3 coalition and to speak at the rally," said Women's March Cleveland head organizer Kathy Wray Coleman, a long time Black activist of Cleveland.
Coleman reminded the tentative crowd that "Black Lives Matter," and "Black women matter," and said Black women and Black people feel the brunt of "trickle down corruption" from Washington, D.C. cperatives.
"What they are doing to White women and White people trickles down to Black women and Black people," the Black activist said.
Issues addressed by the speakers ranged from concerns regarding immigration harassment by ICE to reproductive rights, voting rights, and the war in Iran, with speakers emphasizing that President Trump initiated the Iran war without congressional approval.
Ohio state Sen. Nickie Antonio, also the Senate minority leader, was the mistress of ceremonies for the event, which drew an array of speakers, also including former Ohio Supreme Court Justice Michael Donnelly, attorney Subodh Chandra, Ohio State Board of Education Member Delores Gray Ford, activist Alysa Cooper Moskey, Tessa Xuan, Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne, and Lakewood Councilwoman Angela Hamilton Steine.
No Kings 3 Cleveland rally is Sat., March 28, 2026 at 1 pm at the Free Stamp in Cleveland...Women's March Cleveland to speak at event...By Clevelandurbannews.com, Ohio's Black digital news leader
CLEVELAND, Ohio. – No Kings 3 Cleveland, part of a national day of action against President Donald Trump and his policies, will kick off in downtown Cleveland at the Free Stamp at Willard Park at 1pm on Sat., March 28, 2026.
Women's March National is one of the No King's partners, so Women's March Cleveland has joined the coalition for the rally and march in Cleveland.
"We are eager to participate and pleased that the organizers of Women's March Cleveland have been invited to join the No Kings 3 coalition and to speak at the rally," said Women's March Cleveland head organizer Kathy Wray Coleman. "We continue to believe that a diversified coalition is more effective."
National No Kings organizers say some 3,000 rallies and marches are planned with millions of activists and their supporters set to take to the streets nationwide.
Cuyahoga County Democratic Women's Caucus Chairwoman Cindy Demsey said Cleveland's No Kings 3 event is expected to draw thousands.
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