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Freedom Center brings back Juneteenth Jubilee street festival
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is once again turning Freedom Way into a street festival to celebrate freedom. The Freedom Center’s second annual Juneteenth Jubilee will feature live music,…
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Evendale Police report fails to address Lincoln Heights’ concerns
By Ruby Kinsey-Mumphrey, Mayor of the Village of Lincoln Heights The report on the Evendale Police Department’s response to the February 7, 2025, Nazi demonstration is pretty much what the Village of Lincoln Heights anticipated. We expect Evendale to implement the changes recommended in the report, and we agree on the need to improve communications…
U.S. cuts $1 billion in funding for school and food bank programs
The more than $1 billion cut hits already strapped schools and food banks.
Cincinnati’s ShotSpotter shows promise in reducing gun violence
By Marc Morial and Ralph Clark Americans are rethinking what public safety should look like. In an unprecedented manner, citizens are demanding accountability from law enforcement—especially as it relates to policing in Black neighborhoods—leading to meaningful progress and long-overdue reforms. As African American men who understand that history is fraught with unjust policing, we’re encouraged…
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Bench to Block tour aims for open dialogue and trust in justice
By Chief Magistrate Thomas Beridon/Court Administrator A new initiative is hitting the streets of Hamilton County this June with a powerful message: justice begins with conversation. The Bench to Block:…
Ohio universities face faculty retention challenges under SB1
Contributed by Urban League’s Holloman Center for Social Justice and Cincinnati NAACP The Role of Universities in Ohio’s Workforce Ohio’s universities are more than institutions of higher learning—they are economic engines that…
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House GOP pushes through historic cuts to Medicaid and Medicare
After months of denying that there would be cuts to Medicaid and Medicare, the Republican-led U.S.…
Abortion laws in the US prioritize fetal viability over patient well-being
Women’s stories of seeking abortions later in pregnancy highlight what’s missing from the current conversation about…
Factor meals deliver restaurant-quality food at home
I like to eat more than I like to cook, and I don’t prefer to eat…
Medicaid loss: How to navigate prescription medication costs
By Cindy George, MPH for GoodRx Medicaid provides comprehensive, low-cost health insurance to about 72 million…
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Cincinnati Reds’ season in peril due to weak offense
This past weekend was not kindest to the Reds. Actually the past week was forgettable. Cincinnati played the Chicago Cubs a total of six games. Three of the games were in Chicago and three were in Cincinnati. Cincinnati was beaten two…
Reds struggle against divisional opponents in 2025 season
In the world of Major League Baseball, your team has to beat divisional opponents or you…
Cubs series defeat leaves Reds’ postseason hopes in jeopardy
This series against the Cubs might just have broken me more than any other series that…
WNBA stands with Angel Reese amid racist fan comments
The WNBA has launched an investigation into what it called “hateful fan comments” directed at Chicago…
Reds, City of Cincinnati honor Pete Rose with field dedication
By Chris Pike, chris.pike@cincinnati-oh.gov The City of Cincinnati, The Cincinnati Reds, and the Cincinnati Recreation Commission…
Golfers unite at Avon Fields for Reaching Out For Kids tournament
Story and photos by Michael Mitchell The 23rd annual tournament for Reaching Out For Kids was…