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LULAC brings nation’s leaders to Cincinnati to address most pressing issues to Latinos

By Christopher Drummonds
The Cincinnati Herald
The vibrant culture of America’s Latino population is evident in Cincinnati this week as more than 16,000 members of the League of United Latin American Citizens convene Downtown for the organization’s 2011 National Convention and Expo. More...

Events

Future World Productions

“Where Ordinary Kids Do Extraordinary Things”

Future World Production (FWP), an artistic training center and youth production company located in Bond Hill, has been making a positive difference with Cincinnati’s youth since 1992. More...

CINCINNATI OPERA PRESENTS 5TH ANNUAL PRIDE NIGHT CELEBRATION SATURDAY, JULY 16

Cincinnati Opera will honor Dabby Blatt with its first Friend of Diversity award.

CINCINNATI—Cincinnati Opera is pleased to present its 5th annual Pride Night Celebration on Saturday, July 16, following a performance of the opera Eugene Onegin by composer Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. More...

AUTHOR OF LINCOLN ON LEADERSHIP, DONALD T. PHILLIPS, TO DELIVER KEYNOTE AT UNION INSTITUTE & UNIVERSITY’S JULY 8 MLK LUNCHEON

As part of its ongoing mission to engage the community in dialogue that creates positive social change and inspire servant leadership, Union Institute & University’s (UI&U) Ph.D. program will host the biannual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. More...

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Health

HCAN partners help consumers lower the cost medications

A major barrier preventing many uninsured people from making routine doctor or dental visits is out of pocket costs. However, another concern is the cost of medications. Liz Carter, St. More...

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Academics

Links sponsors Girls Youth Enrichment Conference

The Links, Inc. Cincinnati Chapter recently presented their 4th Annual Girls Youth Enrichment Conference May 7. The event was sponsored by 5th 3rd Bank and hosted by Co- Chairs Miriam West and Deborah Spradley. More...

They write outstanding words

Writers of Outstanding Words, a youth literary arts program, proudly announce the winners of the organization’s first poetry contest. More...

CPS Board member Ingram elected to national board post

Cincinnati Board of Education Member Catherine Ingram has been elected as secretary-treasurer of the National Black Caucus of School Board Members for the National School Boards Association. More...

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James Craig becomes Cincinnati’s first Black police chief

City Manager Dohoney names Portland, Maine, police chief as Streicher’s replacement

James Craig of Portland, Maine, was named Cincinnati police chief Tuesday by Cincinnati City Manager Milton Dohoney Jr. More...

Children’s Hospital now occupies Vernon Manor

African American investors had stake in renovations
By Patrice Thomas
The Cincinnati Herald

The historic hotel Vernon Manor in Avondale reopened its doors on June 23 as a renovated office building for the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. More...

News

JUSTICE DEPARTMENT GRANT WILL FUND CITY AND COUNTY PROGRAMS

The City of Cincinnati and Hamilton County will share a grant of $510,599 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance. More...

Congressman Chabot discusses job training at Cincinnati State

U. S. Rep. Steve Chabot paid a visit to Cincinnati State recently to discuss workforce development, job training and other issues with President O’dell M. Owens (far right), other school leaders and several of the college’s industry partners. More...

Cincinnati State becomes authorized provider of IACET CEUs

The International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) has formally awarded “Authorized Provider” status to Cincinnati State. More...

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Entertainment

Kids keep the audience singing, swinging, dancing at annual FamiliesFORWARD concert

From African dance and hiphop to violin playing and ballroom dancing, almost 200 students from five Cincinnati Public schools recently performed a fast-moving Musical Arts Concert Thursday, to help close out the school year. More...

National performers headline July 11 event to mark countdown to 2012 World Choir Games

The countdown to the 2012 World Choir Games in Cincinnati USA officially starts with a celebration July 11 at Fountain Square from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. More...

Bryant’s new novel helps readers see beauty of life

By Sara Schonfeld
The Cincinnati Herald

Jona Bryant’s novel “Glory” is a story about life. “My book is meant to help people see the beauty in life, even when death seems like the better option,” he said. More...

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Church

Correction

Word in Motion Praise Dancers, led by Stephanie Hilton, of Word of Deliverance Ministires for the World were misidentified in the 06-25- 2011 Cincinnati Herald, page B6. More...

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Commentary

JUSTICE DEPARTMENT GRANT WILL FUND CITY AND COUNTY PROGRAMS

The City of Cincinnati and Hamilton County will share a grant of $510,599 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance. More...

No Child Left Behind Law Fails to Remove Inexperienced Teachers from Classrooms of Poor and Minority Students

By Kenneth J. Cooper America’s Wire

Nearly a decade after the No Child Left Behind law was enacted, studies have shown little progress in reducing the number of teachers of low-income students who are inexperienced or teaching classes outside their subject areas. More...

On pledging my allegiance

Rev. James L. Snyder

The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and Yours Truly just finished supper and we were resting in the living room watching the TV news. Actually, my wife was watching the news while I was perusing a book. More...

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