Six years after artists came together to create Cincinnati’s Black Lives Matter mural on Plum Street in front of City Hall, Black Art Speaks is preparing to write its next chapter. Under the theme “Passing the Torch,” original lead artists will join a new generation of artists to reimagine the mural.
Category: Social Justice
Nonprofit-led campaign to highlight contributions of immigrants
Cincinnati Compass and the Immigration and Refugee Law Center are launching the regional storytelling campaign to highlight experiences and contributions of local immigrants.
Polly Campbell: The case against cash bail
I’ve never been to jail. I’ve never bailed anyone out of jail. I don’t know anyone in prison. If I wanted to, I could ignore the entire American criminal justice system and all its problems. But I can’t ignore it, because it makes me angry.
Urban League names new head of Holloman Center
Treva Reid, a Cincinnati native, is a former city council member in Oakland, California, and has held leadership roles for a range of companies.
HRC to honor Ron Clemons, Ohio Lesbian Archives at annual dinner
Ron Clemens and the Ohio Lesbian Archives are the recipients of the 2025 Visibility Award and the David Crowley Leadership Award, respectively.
M&M Exclusive: Black Art Speaks unveils redesigned Black Lives Matter mural
Black Art Speaks, a nonprofit collective at the forefront of African American art and culture in Cincinnati, made a dual impact during this year’s BLINK Festival, with two large-scale projects: the premiere of the short film *”We Love Us”* and the unveiling of the newly redesigned Black Lives Matter mural at Cincinnati’s City Hall.
United Way seeks ‘Champions of Change’
The yearlong program brings together a diverse group of community members to develop solutions for problems unique to the local Black community.
Cincinnati events to celebrate Disability Pride this July
Disability Pride commemorates the passage of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) by Congress on July 26, 1990.
How, where to celebrate Juneteenth in 2024
Movers & Makers is recognizing June as social justice month because of the vibrant outdoor expressions taking place in support of diversity, equality and inclusion across the region. Here are the major events taking place surrounding Juneteenth; explore the links below to discover more.
Freedom Center to host inaugural Juneteenth Jubilee
The Juneteenth Jubilee will be a daylong takeover of The Banks, featuring live music, programming, vendors and food trucks. There will be free museum admission as well.