Cleveland Volume 3 Issue 6 by AMPS Magazine

Krayzie Bone

A WORD FROM THE CEO

This is the sixteenth issue of AMPS Magazine, Ohio Edition. I wanted to take this time to congraulate A.M.P.S. (American-Minority People Succeeding) Cleveland franchise on a great job they are doing in the community in providing good stories and educating the community.

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Gerald D. Wright, CEO

about the publisher

Fall is upon us and I’m feeling excited to bring you the newest editions of AMPS Ohio & AMPS Michigan Magazines. Your support of AMPS Magazine is invaluable and as we continue on this journey together we are dedicated to bringing you insightful, valuable, enterprising and informing articles, events and melanated businesses & organizations in our communities and beyond.

I’d like to say thank you to Krazyie Bone of Ohio’s own Grammy Award Winning Bone Thugs- N-Harmony for being on the cover of AMPS Ohio Magazine and being our lead article. This issue is packed with ads and events to attend this fall. Our Legendary Greats are informative and great reads, be sure to look at each of our missing youth and help bring them home. Throughout this issue you will find inspiring stories on people like Ken Ivy, the founder of The Hip Hop Fraternity of which I am the New Platinum CEO Of The HHF Cleveland Ohio Chapter, the benefits of Honey and more that will hold your interest.

I’d Ike to thank Alphonso Settles for our cover and cover story for the AMPS Michigan Magazine. This actor is doing great things and is making his presence known in the industry. Also in this issue is the inspiring story of Bianca Harvey, her story of battling stage 4 cancer will inspire you to do something to change the narrative in your life and community. I like to say thank you Bianca for sharing your story with AMPS. YOUR Sharing your journey in print and social media is an inspiration to all. Check out Bianca’s Event, Battle with B in Blue coming up September 27th 2025. This issue also has Legendary Greats that have inspired us, be sure look at the ladies that are missing and help to bring them back to their families. Take a minute and support the businesses and events across your cities.

These new issues of AMPS Ohio and AMPS Michigan are dedicated to those who lost loved ones on 9/11. This year marks 24 years since the attacks…but as people and a country we have not forgotten and will continue to honor the lives and legacies of those who lost their lives that day and all of the heroes that stepped into help. Look out for the next issues of AMPS Ohio & AMPS Michigan Magazines we will not disappoint.

AMPS Ohio Magazine & AMPS Michigan Magazine

Publisher Romeo Barnes

Thank you for your continued support.

Ken Ivy Founder of The Hip Hop Fraternity

Ken Ivy is no stranger to the limelight this entrepreneur, author, actor, filmmaker, innovator, icon and founder of The Hip Hop Fraternity has carved out a legacy that is long lasting, one that Ken should be proud of. Born in Chicago Illinois June 25, 1964, Ken grew up in Milwaukee and it was there that Ken learned the game. After some trouble with the law and reestablishing himself in the game. Ken was approached by HBO in 1997 to do the documentary Pimps Up Hoes Down, which propelled Ken into the uncharted waters: the world of hip hop and the music industry. After the HBO Documentary aired the music industry came calling. Before long Ken had been featured on over 40 records and music videos of Hip Hop artists and producers like Jermaine Dupree and 50 Cent to name a few.

Over the years this legend has appeared on screen multiple times and was featured on the show The Original OG’s.

Ken has produced several films and documentaries and written several books: The Art of Human Chess: A Study Guide to Winning and Pimpology: The 48 Laws of the Game. Ken’s list of achievements are long.

In 2024 Ken Founded The Hip Hop Fraternity. Ken created this Fraternity to help guide and educate young hip hop artist in the industry. The Fraternity is made up of different entrepreneurs, businessmen, and artists from around the globe including Ice T and Snoop Dog, to help establish and promote peace, equality, respect and unity according to the web. With over 35 chapters and over 3,000 members the Hip Hop Fraternity is the platform to be apart of as an artist. Ken just welcomed Mr. Romeo as the newest Chapter of HHF for Cleveland, Ohio.

Ken has a legacy that will continue to give to the youth and industry for years to come and AMPS Magazine is here to support.

Hidden Knowledge

Hidden knowledge to find the. Peace within

In a world full of control, war, greed, racism, brainwashing and love with conditions/consequences

A.K.A “The Matrix.”

First step: follow your own inner compass, Intuition or shall I say “Life line to the Divine Yahweh .

The most pure hearted souls go through the most difficult painful lives in order to mold them into a higher divine version of

themselves. That Unconditional Love frequency.

You will go through storms to learn lessons remembering life is an experience to learn and grow from. Not for revenge, anger, competition, control or breaking others down.

You will also feel misunderstood due to the projections others place upon you. Just know it’s their own insecurities within themselves they’re not facing. Stand strong, calm and still give love and compassion. Never lower your vibration, integrity or morals to appeased these lower vibration beings. Just set healthy boundaries and send healing, love and light onto them or walk away.

You will constantly go through lessons but as long as you learn from them you can move to the next one. We are always a student and a teacher and with all negative situations there is always a positive action that can be done so transmute the energy with unconditional love.

Go out in nature and hug a tree, release all negative energy and really listen to

all the natural sounds from the animals, wind, insects and the tree leaves. Talk to the Divine and listen as the guidance comes in. Also you can use some herbs to help cleanse your energy such as lavender, cedar wood, frankincense, myrrh, rose, rosemary, clary sage and much more.

Let no one still your Joy and do all things with Unconditional love and Compassion. Remember we are all a piece of a puzzle. It will take all of us to UNITE AS ONE at the SAME TIME.

Let go and let GOD Fight your battles.

I’m sending unconditional love , healing and compassion to all.

The Evolution of Krayzie Bone

For more than three decades, Anthony “Krayzie Bone” Henderson has been one of hip-hop’s most distinctive voices — a melodic architect whose rapid-fire cadences and harmonies helped reshape the sound of rap in the 1990s. As a founding member of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, he’s part of an elite lineage: Grammy winners, multi-platinum trailblazers, protégés of Eazy-E, and innovators who fused rap with melody long before it became the industry’s default. But while the accolades tell one part of the story, the man himself tells another. Sitting in his hometown of Cleveland, Krayzie makes it clear that the heartbeat of his career has never been awards, charts, or even longevity alone. “I still do it for the love,” he says simply. “That’s what keeps me here.”

### The Roots of Harmony

By French Delacroix

Longevity in hip-hop is rare. To stay relevant — let alone beloved — for 30 years is nearly unheard of. But Krayzie has weathered storms both personal and professional, emerging with a renewed perspective.

“There were times I didn’t think I’d make it this far,” he admits. He has survived health scares, industry politics, and the natural wear of decades on the road. Each trial forced him to reflect on what truly mattered: family, faith, and legacy. That reflection has shaped his approach today. “I’ve learned that it’s not always about being the hottest at the moment. It’s about consistency, about staying true to yourself, and about respecting the craft. That’s why, after all these years, people still come to the shows, still sing the words. They feel that it’s real.”

Bone Thugs-n-Harmony’s story has been told in documentaries, verses, and folklore. Five young men from Cleveland — Krayzie Bone, Layzie Bone, Bizzy Bone, Wish Bone, and Flesh-n-Bone — boarded a Greyhound bus to Los Angeles in the early 1990s with nothing but determination and demo tapes. Their break came in a way only the ’90s could allow: over the phone. After finally tracking down a connection to Ruthless Records, Krayzie rapped for Eazy-E during a call that would change the course of their lives. Impressed, Eazy invited the group to meet with him in person — and soon after, he signed them to his label. Their breakout, Creepin on ah Come Up, was a Midwest statement of intent. Then came E. 1999 Eternal, which produced the Grammy-winning “Tha Crossroads” and solidified Bone’s place as hip-hop heavyweights. Their unique blend of rapid delivery and melodic harmonies made them icons, influencing artists from Eminem to Kendrick Lamar. For Krayzie, though, the story was never just about the hits. It was about survival. “When we started, it wasn’t about fame,” he recalls. “It was about trying to get out of the streets, trying to provide for our families, and trying to do something positive with what God gave us.”

### The Mission Beyond Music

Krayzie’s story is not only about music — it’s about giving back. Through his nonprofit Spread the Love Foundation, he’s created initiatives that focus on education, mentorship, and community uplift. “We want to show young people that the music industry is more than just being an artist,” he explains. “There are careers in production, sound engineering, management, design — a whole world of opportunity. Our goal is to expose kids to those paths.” But perhaps his boldest vision is the Harmony District, a redevelopment project in Cleveland’s Glenville neighborhood. Envisioned as both an entertainment hub and a cultural landmark, the Harmony District will feature performance spaces, art programs, and even a Bone Thugs museum. “It’s about turning streets into stages, buildings into businesses, and giving this city 200 chances to create something beautiful,” Krayzie says with conviction. For him, it’s more than bricks and mortar. It’s about legacy. “Cleveland gave us our start. Now it’s time we give Cleveland something lasting in return.”

### A New Chapter with the Group

Despite solo ventures and side projects, Krayzie is quick to emphasize that Bone Thugs-n-Harmony remains an unbreakable bond. “We’re brothers before anything,” he says. That bond has brought them back into the studio for their first full-length group album in more than a decade. This upcoming project is not a rehash of old glory but a reflection on three decades of experience. “When we first came out, we were telling the story of where we came from — the struggle, the streets, survival. Thirty years later, we’re telling the story of what we’ve been through since then. The ups, the downs, the lessons, the blessings.” Fans can expect the signature Bone sound — fast flows, harmonies, and spiritual undertones — but with a maturity forged from years in the game. “It’s about growth,” Krayzie says. “We’ve all lived a lot of life. This album is about reflecting that.”

### Lessons, Struggles, and Growth

Behind the success lies a personal journey of struggle and resilience. Krayzie has been candid about the battles he has faced: growing up in poverty, navigating the temptations and dangers of fame, and confronting health challenges that tested his resolve. “Every struggle was a lesson,” he reflects. “The biggest thing I’ve learned is patience — patience with myself, patience with the process, patience with people. You can’t rush God’s timing.” Faith has been a constant in his journey. “I wouldn’t be here without Jehovah guiding me,” he says. That spiritual grounding informs not only his music but his outlook on life.

### Doing It for the Love

Through it all, one truth remains constant: Krayzie Bone has never lost his love for the art. While others may chase trends, he emphasizes substance and authenticity. “Money comes and goes, fame comes and goes. But love for the music, love for the community, love for the message — that’s eternal.” It’s this ethos that resonates with fans across generations. At Bone Thugs shows, you’ll see 40-something veterans rapping along to “First of the Month” shoulder to shoulder with teenagers who discovered the group on TikTok. The music has endured because it was never just about commerce — it was about connection.

### The Road Ahead

As he looks toward the future, Krayzie is busier than ever. Between the new Bone Thugs album, his own creative projects, and the expansion of Spread the Love and the Harmony District, his calendar is full. But rather than seeing it as a burden, he sees it as purpose. “I don’t believe in retiring from music,” he says with a laugh. “This is who I am. I’ll keep creating, keep building, keep giving back until I can’t anymore.” Asked how he wants to be remembered, Krayzie pauses. “As somebody who never forgot where he came from. As somebody who used his gifts to uplift others. And as somebody who, no matter what, always did it for the love.”

### Epilogue: The Legacy of Love

In a world where artists often measure success in streams, charts, and headlines, Krayzie Bone’s compass points elsewhere. His

measure is impact — on fans, on his city, on the next generation.

Thirty years after boarding that Greyhound to Los Angeles, he remains both a pioneer and a student, a star and a servant. His voice — melodic, rapid, unmistakable — still echoes through hip-hop. But his true harmony lies in the balance between art and purpose, between legacy and love.

Because for Krayzie Bone, it was never just about music. It was always about the love.

Divine Bloodline

Power, Purpose, and Pouring Into the Community

When people speak of resilience, vision, and the courage to dream boldly, they are speaking about women like Chanitta Westbrooks. She is the founder and owner of Amani Vines Winery, a rare Blackowned, woman-led winery in Lakewood, Ohio, and the powerhouse behind Owning Opportunity Consulting, a credit repair and financial literacy brand known for transforming lives. Her work spans two seemingly different worlds — wine and wealth — but at the heart of both is her unwavering belief in community, empowerment, and legacy.

Chanitta’s journey is not just about building businesses. It’s about building bridges — connecting people through culture, conversation, and opportunity. Amani Vines Winery isn’t simply a place to enjoy fruit-forward wines; it’s a gathering space where relationships are formed, ideas are sparked, and people leave feeling more connected than when they arrived. From luxurious wine experiences to creative collaborations, she has redefined what a winery can be: welcoming, inclusive, and deeply rooted in the power of community.

Her other brand, Owning Opportunity Consulting, was born from her passion for helping others reclaim their financial power. Known to many as “The Kredit Queen,” she has taught countless individuals how to rebuild their credit, access funding, and create generational

wealth. Her work in financial literacy extends far beyond transactions — it’s about restoring dignity, confidence, and the belief that your past does not dictate your future.

Yet, her most important role is one that she carries closest to her heart — being a mother to her daughter, Azari. Motherhood has sharpened her vision, deepened her purpose, and reminded her daily that everything she builds is a blueprint for her child’s future. She strives to show her daughter that women can be both nurturing and unapologetically ambitious, that they can love deeply and lead fiercely, and that dreams are worth chasing no matter the obstacles.

Chanitta’s story is a testament to the idea that powerful women aren’t born — they are forged through challenges, triumphs, and an unshakable commitment to growth. She has proven that you can run multiple businesses, raise a family, and still pour into your community without losing your sense of self. Her work inspires others to embrace their own power, whether that means uncorking a bottle of wine at Amani Vines, taking the first step toward financial freedom, or simply daring to believe they can do more.

For Chanitta Westbrooks, power is not about position or prestige — it’s about impact. It’s about showing up every day with authenticity, excellence, and heart. And if her journey proves anything, it’s that when women stand in their truth and lead with love, they don’t just change their own lives — they change the world.

SCAN WITH PHONE

The Benefits of Natural Honey

Fall and winter are just around the corner and along with the cooler weather and changing leaves is the arrival of the cold and flu season. There are many things you can take naturally that can help fight the first symptoms of what’s to come, one of them is Honey.

~ Honey is full of benefits to keep you healthy year round. A natural source of Antioxidants that helps with your overall body wellness.

~ Honey as a natural sweetener is better for your blood sugar levels. Using honey instead of sugar not only will your drinks and recipes taste great but along with a balanced diet you will see excellent weight and sugar levels results.

~ Honey is also a natural healer that helps to heal wounds, cuts and burns quicker

~ Just a little honey daily can help with blood circulation, cholesterol and your heart health. Try putting a little in your tea or just taking a spoon a day of raw honey to improve your cardiovascular system today.

~ Honey is also a natural cough suppressor and helps to soothe your throat. According to studies honey helps with night time coughing and helps you to sleep better.

Incorporate honey into your diet as a extra added layer of protection this season.

The Huey P. Newton Gun Club

The Huey P. Newton Gun Club Houston Chapter: More Than a Gun Club

Since its founding in Dallas, Texas, in 2014, the Huey P. Newton Gun Club has stood as a movement committed to armed self-defense, community protection, and political education. That same year, the Houston Chapter was established, carrying the mission locally. While active for years, the chapter grew into one of the largest within the Huey P. Newton Gun Club under the leadership of Chairwoman Natural X Nwonknu in 2021, becoming a recognized force for justice, survival, and community care in Houston.

At its core, the Houston Chapter is deeply rooted in the Second Amendment right to bear arms, openly practicing and teaching responsible gun ownership. The chapter also believes in policing our own communities, ensuring accountability, safety, and justice without relying solely on external systems that have historically failed the Black community.

Community Defense & Tactical Training

The Houston Chapter equips its members and the community with the tools to defend, protect, and resolve conflict responsibly. Programs include firearm safety, tactical training, hand to hand combat training. Level 3 & Level 4 security services, de-escalation strategies, conflict resolution workshops, political education, and gun law awareness.

Prepping, Agriculture & Survival Skills

A cornerstone of the chapter’s work is self-sufficiency. Members learn emergency preparedness, agriculture, farming, hunting, fishing, and food sustainability, building resilience and inde-

pendence within the community. By teaching these skills, the chapter empowers families to thrive without relying on external systems that often fail the Black community.

Community Care &

Support

The Houston Chapter leads initiatives that nourish, mentor, and protect:

Adopt-An-Elder Program: Provides seniors with care, food, services, and regular check-ins to ensure safety and dignity.

Youth Empowerment Program: Offers mentorship, literacy programs, financial literacy, home economics, political education, and life skills coaching to prepare the next generation for leadership.

Weekly food program: Offer free groceries to families, children, and elders consistently, reinforcing the chapter’s commitment to community sustenance.

The Huey P Newton Gun Club Houston Chapter created a “Feed the Block” breakfast program where they feed the community every second and fourth Saturdays of each month..

Mental Health & Wellness Advocacy

The chapter promotes mental health awareness and healing for the Black community, with programs emphasizing therapy access, trauma recovery, stress management, and emotional well-being. By normalizing mental health support, the chapter strengthens families and individuals alike.

Advocacy & Emergency Response

The Houston Chapter is active in multiple forms of advocacy and emergency response:

Missing Persons & Family Support: Organizing search efforts and raising awareness.

Domestic Violence Rescues: Partnering with safe houses to protect survivors and provide tactical safety plans.

Disaster Relief: Leading rescue operations during emergencies, including Hurricane Beryl, delivering essentials, clearing debris, and helping families rebuild.

Justice for Victims of Police Brutality & Murder Victims’ Families: Offering support, attending vigils, and advocating for accountability.

Elder Housing Advocacy & Armed Patrol

In a high-profile action, the chapter led an armed patrol at Woodland Christian Towers after reports of alleged neglect and abuse of elderly and disabled residents. The patrol received coverage from Grizzy’s Hood News and the Houston Chronicle, bringing public attention to housing safety and elder care. Chairwoman Natural X Nwonknu has continually spoken out against systemic neglect and injustice within the community.

Advocacy & Service Focus

Second Amendment Rights & Open Carry Advocacy

Policing Our Own Communities

Community Defense & Tactical Training

Black Community Mental Health Advocacy

Prepping, Agriculture, Farming, Hunting & Food

Sustainability

Adopt-An-Elder Program & Elder Housing Advocacy

Youth Empowerment: Mentorship, Literacy, Fi-

nancial Literacy, Home Economics

Weekly Food Distribution & Free Breakfast Program

Missing Persons & Family Advocacy

Domestic Violence Survivor Assistance

Disaster Relief & Emergency Rescue

Justice for Victims of Police Brutality

Support for Families of Murder Victims

Public Safety & Media Accountability

A Collective Mission for Justice & Healing

The Huey P. Newton Gun Club Houston Chapter is more than a gun club—it is a revolutionary model of community activism. By combining protection, service, healing, and empowerment, the chapter restores dignity, exercises constitutional rights, polices its own communities, fosters self-sufficiency, and stands with families in the ongoing fight for justice and survival.

More than a Gun Club. WE ARE HUEY P!

Legendary Great

Great Alexander Miles

There are many inventions that we use that we never think of who invented It. This Legendary Great Alexander Miles was born in Pickaway County, Ohio on May 18th 1838. He spent his childhood in Chillicothe Ohio and as an young adult he moved to Wisconsin and because a barber.

Alexander eventually moved to Minnesota it was here Alexander met his wife and they had 1 daughter Grace, he also had 2 stepchildren. Here Alexander became the first Black member of the Duluth Chamber of Commerce. It has been stated that on an outing with his daughter they almost fell down an elevator shaft that was left open. Elevators at this time had to be opened by hand and many times they were left open causing people to fall in and get badly hurt. This prompted Alexander to work on a solution.

Alexander invented the automatic closing elevator doors he received the patent for his device in 1887. Alexander went on to have great success as an inventor and business man. Moving to Montgomery and then Chicago he started a Real Estate company and founded The United Brotherhood as a life insurance

company that would insure black people. While very prominent and successful Alexander took a great lost during the recession and eventually moved his family to Seattle where Alexander once again because a barber this Legendary Great passed away in 1918. His legacy lives on with his automatically closing elevator doors. Alexander Miles was finally inducted into the National Inventors. Hall of Fame in 2007.

Great Marcia Fudge Legendary Great

This Ohio native grew up to help change the narrative in her state and in the world through Congress. Born in Cleveland Ohio on October 29th 1952 Marcia Fudge had no idea what laid ahead of her. A graduate of Shaker Heights, Ohio State University and Cleveland State University School of Law Attorney Marcia Fudge went on to hold several key positions around Ohio including becoming the first female and melanated Mayor of Warrensville Heights.

Marcia became the US State Representative for the 11th congressional district after Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones death in 2008. Marcia then served as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development nominated for this position by President Biden and in 2021 becoming the 2nd melanated woman to serve in this position. Upon giving up her seat as State Rep-

resentative Shontel Brown took over. During the 2024 Presidential Race a natural leader, Marcia was Campaign co-chair for the Kamala Harris/Waltz run for President.

Marcia continued her political work through 2024 then resigned from the political spotlight and now continues serving the people as a lawyer in Ohio. Thank you for a job well done.

Amber Davis

Hello, my friends call me Amber. Currently, I’m on a mission to redefine what “getting old” looks like. Also to represent brownskinned athletes snowboarding – a predominately white sport. Snowboarding feels like human flight: a thrilling feeling, pure freedom, and a great workout. With training skills I acquired from Division I track, I’m physically, mentally, and emotionally ready to compete at an elite level.

How did you get into this sport?

At a young age, my mother, sister, and I joined an all-black ski club in Ohio named Espirit – a sub chapter of National Brotherhood of Snowsports. I remember waking up very early, clothes already laid out, and taking charter bus rides to Pennsylvania, and New York. By the end of the season, I was skiing at an intermediate level and even won an award titled “Queen of the Jumps.” In middle school I joined ski club and switched to snowboarding to be with my friends.

What do you want to accomplish in your life with this sport? Is there a goal you have for yourself?

Short-term

• $25,000 in sponsorship covering costs to compete, train, and travel

• Ideally partnering with conscious brands to spread a good message

• Compete internationally again

Long-term

• Have fun and honor my fullest potential

• Set an example for people young and old of honoring your fullest potential through action

• Inventing a new trick in the halfpipe

• Compete in World Cups and X-games

What does it take to do this? Is there a certain type of motivation you have to have to do this sport?

Takes a whole lot of persistence, discipline, joy and humility (don’t take yourself too seriously).

Joy is my guide through life. If it makes me feel good - I follow that! If it makes others feel good – even better!

Where do you think you got this from?

I believe I have an innate capacity for athletics. Kinesthetic learning has always been my strong suit. I digest knowledge by doing compared to say auditory learning. Genetics help too.

What would you say to the younger girls or people that have been motivated by what you have done?

Save up for at least one family ski trip if you can. Or see if there is a ski club in your area. National Brotherhood of Snowsports is a great place to start. www.nbs.org

Also, if you have a thought in your head daring you to do something BRAVE – listen to it and take whatever steps needed to make that thought appear in your life. Unapologetically.

MISSING CHILDREN

Let’s continue to keep our eyes, ears and hearts open to finding our missing children Children across the nation continues to disappear. It takes all of us to bring them home safely. Let’s do our part.