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Bethune-Height Recognition Breakfast showcases Black excellence
There are some mornings that do not just begin a day, they begin a movement. Saturday, May 10, was one of those days for me. Cincinnati, National Council of Negro…
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Funk pioneer Sly Stone dies at 82 after battle with COPD
Sylvester “Sly” Stewart—known to the world as Sly Stone, frontman of the groundbreaking band Sly and the Family Stone—has died at the age of 82. His family confirmed that he passed away peacefully at his Los Angeles home, surrounded by loved ones, after battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other health complications. Born March…
Unraveling Cincinnati’s racial dynamics: A story of resilience
By Blossom Smith My name is Blossom Smith. I am a retired librarian and my father was a psychology professor and co-creator and first Director of the Black History Department at the University of Cincinnati. I have been keeping him updated on the news and events that have occurred that are affecting African Americans in…
Logan Wilson’s celebrity softball game draws crowd for charity
The Cincinnati Reds continue to stay hot, as Elly De La Cruz is continuing to showcase his star abilities over the last week. His MVP stock just improved tremendously, as FanDuel is now offering me a cashout on my preseason bet and his numbers outside of stolen bases continue to rise. Let’s take a look…
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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…
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…
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UMass researchers develop new approach to treat alcohol abuse
Current treatments for alcohol abuse are limited in their effectiveness and come with side effects. Precisely…
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…
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Elly De La Cruz among top MLB players for All-Star consideration
After 66 games the Reds are as mediocre as it gets. They have won 33 and lost 33. They have great pitching and subpar hitting. The team gets hot and they get cold. Despite the average, Reds they have a few…
Cincinnati Reds’ future brightens with prospect Chase Burns
Just when you think the season is on thin ice, Christian Encarnacion-Strand returns to the lineup…
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…
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…