August 21, 2010 RSS feed / Section B

Gene transfer therapy offers hope for children with sickle cell disease

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month

CINCINNATI – Sickle cell disease affects between 600 and 800 African Americans in the Cincinnati area alone, including 300 children. More...

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Lewis T. Hilton, Jr.—affectionately known as Bishop Bobby Hilton

There are preachers and then, there's Bobby Hilton. One who teaches while preaching, this Cincinnati based pastor is capturing the nation's attention. More...

Queen City Whist Association will be part of the Midwest Regional Black Family Reunion Celebration

A bid whist competition is set for Sawyer Point’s Lawn on Saturday, August 21, 2010 and Sunday, August 22, 2010. 1 p.m. Practice and Registration 4 p.m. More...

Midwest Regional Black Family Reunion Young Adult's Pavilion

Saturday, August 21 1:00 HOUR OF POWER—Large dance groups and giveaways. More...

Rose Royce

Several legendary hits record- ed during Rose Royce's 29-year recording career are still currently playing on radio stations all over the world. More...

About the Black Family Reunion

Started in 1986 by NCNW as a three day cultural event to celebrate the Black family. More...

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Sigma Omega Chapter presents Midwest Regional Black Family Reunion Children’s Pavilion 2010 “Families Helping Families”

Saturday, August 21 12:00 PM Games, Crafts, Contests 12:30 PM Physical Fitness Demonstration – Phyllis Calhoun Davis 1:00 PM Clowns – Goldie & Co. More...

2010 Midwest Black Family Reunion Family of the Year

T he Owen family is a young family with “old school” values. They don’t drink or smoke and they believe that in order to get respect, More...

MidWEST rEGiONAL BLACK FAMiLy rEUNiON

Alpha Kappa Alpha Continues Children’s Pavilion Tradition

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated has worked hand-in-hand with organizers to keep the Midwest Regional Black Family Reunion going strong. More...

Donna Jones Baker to lead BFR Parade as grand marshall

Donna Jones Baker, president/ CEO of the Urban League of Greater Cincinnati, will lead off the Black Family Reunion Parade in Avondale Saturday, Aug. 21. More...

Community Action Agency helps families stay strong

The Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency (CAA) has served as a trusted resource for Hamilton County’s lowincome residents since 1964. More...

“Families Helping Families”— 22nd Annual Celebration Opening Ceremony & Heritage Breakfast

Friday, August 20, 2010 8:00 – 10:30 AM Featuring Bishop Bobby Hilton Pastor, Word of Deliverance Church and the Duke Energy Choir Seating limited to 200 Community Action Agency in Jordan Crossing 1740 Langdon Farm Road Cincinnati, OH 45237 For More...

Regina Belle

It’s not without some measure of fear and trepidation that gospel music puts checks and balances on reverse crossover artists. More...

BFR job fair on tap for August 20

Targeted Job Fairs in conjunction with The Black Family Reunion are teaming to provide employers and jobseekers unlimited, unbounded and unrestrained job opportunities.. More...