February 18, 2012 RSS feed / News

Remembering the Legendary and Visionary ‘Soul Train’ Creator, Host and Producer Don Cornelius

Special to the NNPA from the Los Angeles Sentinel

Don Cornelius launched the world famous “Soul Train” television series in the early 70’s after working as a journalist during the civil rights movement. More...

Obama Steps Up for Communities of Color

The President’s Latest Budget Supports Key Programs

President Barack Obama’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2013 sets a responsible course for rebuilding the economy so that it works for everyone, not just the privileged few. More...

Metro's spring service change begins on Sunday, March 4

CINCINNATI – Metro will have a service change for six routes starting on Sunday, March 4. More...

‘Equality’ Lawsuit Continues HBCU Fight

Special to the NNPA from the Afro-American Newspaper

Maryland’s four historical black institutions continued to forge ahead Monday with their $2.1 billion case against the state, claiming injustice in the way of funding and segregated practices. More...

With Preparation and Endurance – It’s Still All Good - Eventually

3rd It’s All Good Article

This third article encourages you to endure throughout the process. When it feels anything but good. And you feel every way except blessed. More...

George Lucas to receive prestigious NAACP Vanguard Award presented by UAW/Chrysler during live broadcast of 43rd NAACP Image Awards FEBRUARY 17 ON NBC

February 17 on NBC. Confirmed Presenters Include Samuel L. Jackson, LL Cool J, Vanessa Williams, Cicely Tyson, Diahann Carroll, Archie Panjabi and Hill Harper With Performances by Lenny Kravitz and Jill Scott During Two-Hour Live Special

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. More...

Good Deeds Indeed!

The “Good Deeds” Interview with Kam Williams

Tyler Perry’s inspirational journey from the hard streets of New Orleans to the heights of Hollywood's A-list is the stuff of American legend. More...

Experience Appalachian Culture at Cincinnati Museum Center!

Free Insights film and discussion on Friday, and Culture Fest activities Saturday and Sunday bring the mountain culture to you!

CINCINNATI - Are you curious about Appalachian culture? Join us Feb. 17, 18 and 19 as we explore the sounds, entertainment, goods and challenges of Appalachia. More...

Horshoe Cleveland to open as Ohio's first casino in May

Total Investment in Cleveland Area Exceeds $1 Billion

February 15, 2012 (CLEVELAND) – The Ohio Casino Control Commission today announced that Horseshoe Casino Cleveland has been given the green light to open the week of May 14, 2012. More...

Faith Forward: Momentum at Work Set for Feb. 25

The public is invited to attend the 10th annual At Work on Purpose event “Faith Forward: Momentum at Work,” to be held Saturday, Feb. 25 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Grace Chapel, 406 4th Ave. in Mason. More...

Black History fact

Victor Blanco was the Black mayor of San More...

United Way 211 more than just a phone number

Since its launch nine years ago on February 11 (2-11), 2003, United Way 211 has responded to nearly 790,000 calls. More...

Access Hamilton County child support cases online

Hamilton County residents with questions about their child support cases can access the information through a new online portal. More...

Tax forms and free tax help at public library

The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County offers a wide range of resources that can help you this tax season. Pick up copies of current tax forms or access them online at any of the Library’s 41 locations in Hamilton County. More...

Rep. Denise Driehaus’ will Host Screening of Double Victory

Rep. More...

House Dems Urge Secretary Husted Not to Appeal Federal Court Decision

COLUMBUS – Representatives Alicia Reece (D-Cincinnati) and Kathleen Clyde (D-Kent) released the following statement Monday in response to the Hamilton County Board of Elections’ tie vote on whether to appeal a federal court’s order to count provision More...

Coors Light® partners with 100 Black men to recognize outstanding community leaders

Six Ice Cold Leaders to be Recognized through Online Voting Process

CHICAGO (February 13, 2012) – Coors Light® fans can now honor exceptional community leaders, by casting their votes in the inaugural Coors Light Ice Cold Leader program. More...

Obama for America launches the truth team to promote the president’s achievements and hold Republicans accountable

Chicago, IL – Today, Obama for America announced the launch of the Truth Team, a new national effort by President Obama supporters online and on the ground to promote the President’s achievements, respond to attacks on his record and hold the eventua More...

Findlay Market - Heart of the City Exhibit

The Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal presents a new exhibit: Findlay Market - Heart of the City! It is located in the Ruthven Gallery and admission is free. The Findlay Market exhibit runs from February 11th through Aprill 22, 2012. More...

Senator Kearney Welcomes Vice Prime Minister of Israel to Ohio Statehouse

Columbus – Senate Democratic Leader Eric H. Kearney and the members of the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus today welcomed Silvan Shalom, the Vice Prime Minister of Israel, to the Ohio Statehouse. During his visit, Mr. More...

Jane Austen returns to the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s stage in “Sense & Sensibility” adapted by Jon Jory

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is proud to present the regional premiere of Jane Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility” adapted by Jon Jory, on February 17- March 18th.

Opening February 17, 2012, Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is proud to present the regional premiere of Jane Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility” adapted by Jon Jory. More...

Human Nature: The Motown Show presented by Smokey Robinson

Taft Theatre April 1

HUMAN NATURE, Australia’s #1 pop vocal group with millions of albums sold worldwide, is storming America with their first-ever U.S. National tour, a new album release, The Motown Record, a spectacular PBS TV Special and a new DVD. More...

The Best People Around

A common stereotype regarding fundraising is that it involves twisting people’s arms and “making” them do something they don’t want to do. More...

City Council to Honor William Mallory, Sr. and Marian Spencer for Black History Month

Cincinnati – Cincinnati City Council will recognize prominent local African Americans at each of its Council meetings throughout Black History Month. More...

Community Members Rally to tell Boehner to Back Down

A broad coalition of community groups, individual activists went to U.S. More...

Rev. Shuttlesworth’s daughter to be featured in Black History program

Ruby Bester, daughter of the late Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth, will be the keynote speaker at the Black History program at Cincinnati State sponsored by the Black Male Initiative. The program will begin at noon Thursday, Feb. More...

2012 Stellar Awards

(Editor’s Note: Crystal Banks, Cincinnati Herald intern, covered the Stellar Awards and filed the following first person account of the Stellar Awards weekend events.) More...

Aunty’s, ESS, Sterling Print Solutions tapped for Minority Business Accelerator

The Minority Business Accelerator, the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber’s flagship economic development initiative focused on growing sizeable minority firms, announced three new members of its portfolio. More...

Winton Woods district launches new website

Winton Woods City Schools has launched its new website with an eye toward improving the way it communicates with parents and community members, a goal that’s part of the district’s ongoing three-year strategic plan. More...