Warrensville Heights, OH-  Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) issued the following statement today on the passing of Call and Post Associate Publisher and Editor Constance D. Harper at the age of 81:

“Throughout her life,  Constance D. Harper  used her gifts as a journalist, newspaper executive and civic leader to benefit the community and improve the lives of the most vulnerable among us.  Though we mourn the loss of Ms. Harper, we give thanks for her many contributions that have enriched so many people in Cleveland and throughout the State of Ohio,” said Congresswoman Fudge.

“As the Associate Publisher and Editor of the Call and Post Newspaper, the largest newspaper serving the African-American community in Ohio, ‘Connie’ Harper was a strong yet compassionate voice to enlighten, inform and entertain.  Shealso gave freely of her leadership skills, serving on the boards of numerous civic organizations in Cleveland.”

“On behalf of the citizens of the Eleventh Congressional District of Ohio, I extend my sincere condolences to her beloved sisters; to her entire family; friends; her extended family at the Call & Post Newspaper; and her alma mater, Central State University. Ms. Harper will be greatly missed. ”

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