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YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: Autograph collector David Powers shows off a Lucile Ball autograph Monday afternoon at his Youngstown home. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: Autograph collector David Powers shows off a Lucile Ball autograph Monday afternoon at his Youngstown home. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..A peace march took place protesting police actions in cases surrounding the deaths of Michael Brown, Michael Garner, Tamir Rice, and others across the country from the Federal Courthouse on Commerce and WIck to City Hall to Mahoning County Courthouse .

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..A peace march took place protesting police actions in cases surrounding the deaths of Michael Brown, Michael Garner, Tamir Rice, and others across the country from the Federal Courthouse on Commerce and WIck to City Hall to Mahoning County Courthouse .


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR...THe honorable Cheryl Waite...presided over the swearing in  of  Michele Hagan LePore  with her husband Robert Hagan and son Jimmie - and Daughter Natalia .....crowd of onlookers .

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR...THe honorable Cheryl Waite...presided over the swearing in of Michele Hagan LePore with her husband Robert Hagan and son Jimmie - and Daughter Natalia .....crowd of onlookers .


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: Autograph collector David Powers shows off a autograph from Harry Houdini Monday afternoon at his Youngstown home. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: Autograph collector David Powers shows off a autograph from Harry Houdini Monday afternoon at his Youngstown home. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: The inside of of Bethlehem Lutheran Church Monday morning. Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: The inside of of Bethlehem Lutheran Church Monday morning. Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)


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       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR...THe honorable Cheryl Waite...presided over the swearing in  of  Michele Hagan LePore  with her husband Robert Hagan and son Jimmie - and Daughter Natalia .....crowd of onlookers .

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR...THe honorable Cheryl Waite...presided over the swearing in of Michele Hagan LePore with her husband Robert Hagan and son Jimmie - and Daughter Natalia .....crowd of onlookers .


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR...THe honorable Cheryl Waite...presided over the swearing in  of  Michele Hagan LePore  with her husband Robert Hagan and son Jimmie - and Daughter Natalia .....crowd of onlookers .

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR...THe honorable Cheryl Waite...presided over the swearing in of Michele Hagan LePore with her husband Robert Hagan and son Jimmie - and Daughter Natalia .....crowd of onlookers .


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: The organ of of Bethlehem Lutheran Church Monday morning. Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: The organ of of Bethlehem Lutheran Church Monday morning. Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: The exterior of of Bethlehem Lutheran Church Monday morning. Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: The exterior of of Bethlehem Lutheran Church Monday morning. Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR...A peace march took place protesting police actions in cases surrounding the deaths of Michael Brown, Michael Garner, Tamir Rice, and others across the country from the Federal Courthouse on Commerce and WIck to City Hall to Mahoning County Courthouse .

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR...A peace march took place protesting police actions in cases surrounding the deaths of Michael Brown, Michael Garner, Tamir Rice, and others across the country from the Federal Courthouse on Commerce and WIck to City Hall to Mahoning County Courthouse .


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: The doors are closed to the church of Bethlehem Lutheran Church Monday morning. Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: The doors are closed to the church of Bethlehem Lutheran Church Monday morning. Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..Hands UP is Bob Thorton ..A peace march took place protesting police actions in cases surrounding the deaths of Michael Brown, Michael Garner, Tamir Rice, and others across the country from the Federal Courthouse on Commerce and WIck to City Hall to Mahoning County Courthouse .

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Hands UP is Bob Thorton ..A peace march took place protesting police actions in cases surrounding the deaths of Michael Brown, Michael Garner, Tamir Rice, and others across the country from the Federal Courthouse on Commerce and WIck to City Hall to Mahoning County Courthouse …


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR...THe honorable Cheryl Waite...presided over the swearing in  of  Michele Hagan LePore  with her husband Robert Hagan and son Jimmie - and Daughter Natalia .....crowd of onlookers .

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR...THe honorable Cheryl Waite...presided over the swearing in of Michele Hagan LePore with her husband Robert Hagan and son Jimmie - and Daughter Natalia .....crowd of onlookers .


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: Ruth Zembower, Norman Zembower, and David Strom pose for a picture in front of the organ of Bethlehem Lutheran Church Monday morning. Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: Ruth Zembower, Norman Zembower, and David Strom pose for a picture in front of the organ of Bethlehem Lutheran Church Monday morning. Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)


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       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..Rev Kenneth Simon ..A peace march took place protesting police actions in cases surrounding the deaths of Michael Brown, Michael Garner, Tamir Rice, and others across the country from the Federal Courthouse on Commerce and WIck to City Hall to Mahoning County Courthouse .

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Rev Kenneth Simon ..A peace march took place protesting police actions in cases surrounding the deaths of Michael Brown, Michael Garner, Tamir Rice, and others across the country from the Federal Courthouse on Commerce and WIck to City Hall to Mahoning County Courthouse .


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: (LtoR/TtoB) David Strom, George StromNorman Zembower, Ruth Zembower pose for a picture in front of a original pointing in the lobby of Bethlehem Lutheran Church Monday morning. Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: (LtoR/TtoB) David Strom, George StromNorman Zembower, Ruth Zembower pose for a picture in front of a original pointing in the lobby of Bethlehem Lutheran Church Monday morning. Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)


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       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..A peace march took place protesting police actions in cases surrounding the deaths of Michael Brown, Michael Garner, Tamir Rice, and others across the country from the Federal Courthouse on Commerce and WIck to City Hall to Mahoning County Courthouse .

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..A peace march took place protesting police actions in cases surrounding the deaths of Michael Brown, Michael Garner, Tamir Rice, and others across the country from the Federal Courthouse on Commerce and WIck to City Hall to Mahoning County Courthouse .


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR...A peace march took place protesting police actions in cases surrounding the deaths of Michael Brown, Michael Garner, Tamir Rice, and others across the country from the Federal Courthouse on Commerce and WIck to City Hall to Mahoning County Courthouse .

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR...A peace march took place protesting police actions in cases surrounding the deaths of Michael Brown, Michael Garner, Tamir Rice, and others across the country from the Federal Courthouse on Commerce and WIck to City Hall to Mahoning County Courthouse .


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: (LtoR/TtoB) David Strom, George StromNorman Zembower, Ruth Zembower pose for a picture in front of a original pointing in the lobby of Bethlehem Lutheran Church Monday morning. Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: (LtoR/TtoB) David Strom, George StromNorman Zembower, Ruth Zembower pose for a picture in front of a original pointing in the lobby of Bethlehem Lutheran Church Monday morning. Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..A peace march took place protesting police actions in cases surrounding the deaths of Michael Brown, Michael Garner, Tamir Rice, and others across the country from the Federal Courthouse on Commerce and WIck to City Hall to Mahoning County Courthouse .

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..A peace march took place protesting police actions in cases surrounding the deaths of Michael Brown, Michael Garner, Tamir Rice, and others across the country from the Federal Courthouse on Commerce and WIck to City Hall to Mahoning County Courthouse .


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: Ruth Zembower, Norman Zembower, and David Strom pose for a picture in front of the organ of Bethlehem Lutheran Church Monday morning. Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: Ruth Zembower, Norman Zembower, and David Strom pose for a picture in front of the organ of Bethlehem Lutheran Church Monday morning. Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)


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       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR...A peace march took place protesting police actions in cases surrounding the deaths of Michael Brown, Michael Garner, Tamir Rice, and others across the country from the Federal Courthouse on Commerce and WIck to City Hall to Mahoning County Courthouse .

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR...A peace march took place protesting police actions in cases surrounding the deaths of Michael Brown, Michael Garner, Tamir Rice, and others across the country from the Federal Courthouse on Commerce and WIck to City Hall to Mahoning County Courthouse .


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR...THe honorable Cheryl Waite...presided over the swearing in  of  Michele Hagan LePore  with her husband Robert Hagan and son Jimmie - and Daughter Natalia .....crowd of onlookers .

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR...THe honorable Cheryl Waite...presided over the swearing in of Michele Hagan LePore with her husband Robert Hagan and son Jimmie - and Daughter Natalia .....crowd of onlookers .


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR...THe honorable Cheryl Waite...presided over the swearing in  of  Michele Hagan LePore  with her husband Robert Hagan and son Jimmie - and Daughter Natalia .....crowd of onlookers .

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR...THe honorable Cheryl Waite...presided over the swearing in of Michele Hagan LePore with her husband Robert Hagan and son Jimmie - and Daughter Natalia .....crowd of onlookers .


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: The inside of of Bethlehem Lutheran Church Monday morning. Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: The inside of of Bethlehem Lutheran Church Monday morning. Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR...THe honorable Cheryl Waite...presided over the swearing in  of  Michele Hagan LePore  with her husband Robert Hagan and son Jimmie - and Daughter Natalia .....crowd of onlookers .

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR...THe honorable Cheryl Waite...presided over the swearing in of Michele Hagan LePore with her husband Robert Hagan and son Jimmie - and Daughter Natalia .....crowd of onlookers .


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..Rachel Brown..of Youngstown -  holds a sign of protest  ..A peace march took place protesting police actions in cases surrounding the deaths of Michael Brown, Michael Garner, Tamir Rice, and others across the country from the Federal Courthouse on Commerce and WIck to City Hall to Mahoning County Courthouse .

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Rachel Brown..of Youngstown - holds a sign of protest ..A peace march took place protesting police actions in cases surrounding the deaths of Michael Brown, Michael Garner, Tamir Rice, and others across the country from the Federal Courthouse on Commerce and WIck to City Hall …


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR...THe honorable Cheryl Waite...presided over the swearing in  of  Michele Hagan LePore  with her husband Robert Hagan and son Jimmie - and Daughter Natalia .....crowd of onlookers .

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR...THe honorable Cheryl Waite...presided over the swearing in of Michele Hagan LePore with her husband Robert Hagan and son Jimmie - and Daughter Natalia .....crowd of onlookers .


       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR..Heading towards city hall..A peace march took place protesting police actions in cases surrounding the deaths of Michael Brown, Michael Garner, Tamir Rice, and others across the country from the Federal Courthouse on Commerce and WIck to City Hall to Mahoning County Courthouse .

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR..Heading towards city hall..A peace march took place protesting police actions in cases surrounding the deaths of Michael Brown, Michael Garner, Tamir Rice, and others across the country from the Federal Courthouse on Commerce and WIck to City Hall to Mahoning County Courthouse .


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       ROBERT K. YOSAY  | THE VINDICATOR...A peace march took place protesting police actions in cases surrounding the deaths of Michael Brown, Michael Garner, Tamir Rice, and others across the country from the Federal Courthouse on Commerce and WIck to City Hall to Mahoning County Courthouse .

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR...A peace march took place protesting police actions in cases surrounding the deaths of Michael Brown, Michael Garner, Tamir Rice, and others across the country from the Federal Courthouse on Commerce and WIck to City Hall to Mahoning County Courthouse .


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Tom Humphries of the Regional Chamber of Commerce looks at the crowd as he answers questions about racism in Youngstown, Monday evening at Union Baptist Church during a community forum.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Tom Humphries of the Regional Chamber of Commerce looks at the crowd as he answers questions about racism in Youngstown, Monday evening at Union Baptist Church during a community forum.


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: Autograph collector and magician David Powers performs a illusion with his assistant Stacey McLain of Youngstown Monday afternoon at his Youngstown home. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: Autograph collector and magician David Powers performs a illusion with his assistant Stacey McLain of Youngstown Monday afternoon at his Youngstown home. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: Autograph collector David Powers shows off a autographed "Houdini" movie poster, the poster was autographed by Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh. Monday afternoon at his Youngstown home. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: Autograph collector David Powers shows off a autographed "Houdini" movie poster, the poster was autographed by Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh. Monday afternoon at his Youngstown home. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)


Boardman High School swimmer Brooke Bailey swims laps during practice on Monday morning at the Youngstown State University Beeghly Center natatorium.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  12/22/14  Youngstown State University.

Boardman High School swimmer Brooke Bailey swims laps during practice on Monday morning at the Youngstown State University Beeghly Center natatorium. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 12/22/14 Youngstown State University.


Boardman High School swimmer Brooke Bailey practice the breast stroke during practice on Monday morning at the Youngstown State University Beeghly Center natatorium.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  12/22/14  Youngstown State University.

Boardman High School swimmer Brooke Bailey practice the breast stroke during practice on Monday morning at the Youngstown State University Beeghly Center natatorium. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 12/22/14 Youngstown State University.


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: Autograph collector David Powers shows off a autographed copy of Wolfman Jack's book "Have Mercy!" Monday afternoon at his Youngstown home. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: Autograph collector David Powers shows off a autographed copy of Wolfman Jack's book "Have Mercy!" Monday afternoon at his Youngstown home. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Pastor Kenneth Donaldson of Rising Star Baptist Church speaks about how racism in Youngstown during a community forum held at Union Baptist Church, Monday evening.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Pastor Kenneth Donaldson of Rising Star Baptist Church speaks about how racism in Youngstown during a community forum held at Union Baptist Church, Monday evening.


Boardman High School swimmer Brooke Bailey poses for a picture during practice on Monday morning at the Youngstown State University Beeghly Center natatorium.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  12/22/14  Youngstown State University.

Boardman High School swimmer Brooke Bailey poses for a picture during practice on Monday morning at the Youngstown State University Beeghly Center natatorium. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 12/22/14 Youngstown State University.


Boardman High School swimmer Brooke Bailey poses for a picture during practice on Monday morning at the Youngstown State University Beeghly Center natatorium.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  12/22/14  Youngstown State University.

Boardman High School swimmer Brooke Bailey poses for a picture during practice on Monday morning at the Youngstown State University Beeghly Center natatorium. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 12/22/14 Youngstown State University.


Boardman High School swimmer Brooke Bailey practice the butterfly during practice on Monday morning at the Youngstown State University Beeghly Center natatorium.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  12/22/14  Youngstown State University.

Boardman High School swimmer Brooke Bailey practice the butterfly during practice on Monday morning at the Youngstown State University Beeghly Center natatorium. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 12/22/14 Youngstown State University.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Mahoning County Republican Party Chairman Mark Munroe speaks about race in Youngstown during a community forum held at Union Baptist Church in Youngstown, Monday evening.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Mahoning County Republican Party Chairman Mark Munroe speaks about race in Youngstown during a community forum held at Union Baptist Church in Youngstown, Monday evening.


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: Pastor Lewis Macklin lights the seven principles of Kwanza candles Monday afternoon at Holy Trinity Baptist Church. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: Pastor Lewis Macklin lights the seven principles of Kwanza candles Monday afternoon at Holy Trinity Baptist Church. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: Pastor Lewis Macklin shows the African flag Monday afternoon at Holy Trinity Baptist Church. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: Pastor Lewis Macklin shows the African flag Monday afternoon at Holy Trinity Baptist Church. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: Pastor Lewis Macklin lights the seven principles of Kwanza candles Monday afternoon at Holy Trinity Baptist Church. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: Pastor Lewis Macklin lights the seven principles of Kwanza candles Monday afternoon at Holy Trinity Baptist Church. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: Autograph collector and magician David Powers performs a illusion with his assistant Stacey McLain of Youngstown Monday afternoon at his Youngstown home. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: Autograph collector and magician David Powers performs a illusion with his assistant Stacey McLain of Youngstown Monday afternoon at his Youngstown home. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  William Blake of the YSU Office of Student Diversity Programs answers a question about race in Youngstown during Monday evening's community forum at Union Baptist Church.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator William Blake of the YSU Office of Student Diversity Programs answers a question about race in Youngstown during Monday evening's community forum at Union Baptist Church.


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: Some of autograph collectors David Powers autographed Liberace memorabilia Monday afternoon at his Youngstown home. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: Some of autograph collectors David Powers autographed Liberace memorabilia Monday afternoon at his Youngstown home. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman Jamael Tito Brown responds to a question about race during Monday evening's Does Race Matter community forum held at Union Baptist Church in Youngstown.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman Jamael Tito Brown responds to a question about race during Monday evening's Does Race Matter community forum held at Union Baptist Church in Youngstown.


Boardman High School swimmer Brooke Bailey poses for a picture during practice on Monday morning at the Youngstown State University Beeghly Center natatorium.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  12/22/14  Youngstown State University.

Boardman High School swimmer Brooke Bailey poses for a picture during practice on Monday morning at the Youngstown State University Beeghly Center natatorium. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 12/22/14 Youngstown State University.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Tom Humphries of the Regional Chamber of Commerce answers questions for concerned members of the Youngstown area, Monday evening at Union Baptist Church in Youngstown during a community forum.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Tom Humphries of the Regional Chamber of Commerce answers questions for concerned members of the Youngstown area, Monday evening at Union Baptist Church in Youngstown during a community forum.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  A full house listens to the community panel during Monday evening's Does Race Matter? community forum at Union Baptist Church in Youngstown.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator A full house listens to the community panel during Monday evening's Does Race Matter? community forum at Union Baptist Church in Youngstown.


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Pastor Al Yanno of Metro Assembly Church of God (center) answers a question asked by a member of the audience during Monday evening's community forum at Union Baptist Church.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Pastor Al Yanno of Metro Assembly Church of God (center) answers a question asked by a member of the audience during Monday evening's community forum at Union Baptist Church.


Boardman High School swimmer Brooke Bailey swims laps during practice on Monday morning at the Youngstown State University Beeghly Center natatorium.  Dustin Livesay  |  The Vindicator  12/22/14  Youngstown State University.

Boardman High School swimmer Brooke Bailey swims laps during practice on Monday morning at the Youngstown State University Beeghly Center natatorium. Dustin Livesay | The Vindicator 12/22/14 Youngstown State University.


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: Pastor Lewis Macklin explains the seven principles of Kwanza candles Monday afternoon at Holy Trinity Baptist Church. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: Pastor Lewis Macklin explains the seven principles of Kwanza candles Monday afternoon at Holy Trinity Baptist Church. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)


YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: Pastor Lewis Macklin lights the seven principles of Kwanza candles Monday afternoon at Holy Trinity Baptist Church. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO - DECEMBER 22, 2014: Pastor Lewis Macklin lights the seven principles of Kwanza candles Monday afternoon at Holy Trinity Baptist Church. (Photo by David Dermer/Youngstown Vindicator)


Jeff Lange | The Vindicator  Youngstown mayor John McNally (center) speaks on racial issues in the Youngstown area and how they can be handled, Monday evening at Union Baptist Church during a community forum.

Jeff Lange | The Vindicator Youngstown mayor John McNally (center) speaks on racial issues in the Youngstown area and how they can be handled, Monday evening at Union Baptist Church during a community forum.