Neighborhood News

Nice to see the coverage of the inductions of Judge Ralph Perk Jr. and Judge Ray Pianka (posthumously) in the Neighborhood News.

They will be joined by Sister Alicia Alvarado, Sheila Murphy Crawford, Dr Ahtul Mehta and Abdulla Mina.

Cleveland International Hall of Fame

Sister Alicia Alvarado

Sister Alicia Alvarado was born in Villalba, Puerto Rico.  Her work in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio has earned her the moniker of “The patron saint of the local Hispanic Community”. 

There are many “firsts” in her history including being the First Hispanic woman on the Board of Trustees of Cuyahoga Community College and serving as Executive Assistant to Cleveland’s first Hispanic Councilman Joe Santiago for Ward 14. 

Sister Alicia has received numerous awards for her work in social justice and her ministry among the Hispanic population.

See more about Sister Alicia Alvarado

On April 17, 2018 Sister Alicia will be inducted into the Cleveland International Hall of Fame.  More about the Cleveland International Hall of Fame induction event and how you can participate

2018 Class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame

The 2018 Class of the Cleveland International Hall of Fame has been announced.  The committee chose from over 100 deserving nominees and agreed unanimously on these 6 individuals.  Congratulations to the Class of 2018.

• Sister Alicia Alvarado (Puerto Rican heritage)
• Sheila Murphy Crawford (Irish heritage)
• Dr. Atul Mehta (Indian heritage)
• Abdullah (Abby) Mina (Lebanese heritage)
• Ralph Perk Jr. (Czech Heritage - American Nationalities Movement)
• Judge Ray Pianka (posthumously) (Polish heritage)

They will be inducted in a dinner ceremony in the Grand Ballroom of the Marriott at Key Center downtown on Tuesday April 17, 2018.  

To place a congratulatory message in the collector’s edition program book and/or for sponsorship and ticket information e-mail dan@clevelandpeople.com or call Debbie at 216-406-6594.

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