The YWCA Greater Cincinnati has named eight Cincinnati-area women as the 2021 Career Women of Achievement, selected for their leadership, vision, community service and renowned professional success.
YWCA announces 2021 Career Women of Achievement
Category: Social Justice
Holocaust & Humanity Center launches city-wide Upstander Project
Through funding from the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr./U.S. Bank Foundation and creative support from partner, the AGAR agency, the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center is proud to launch its newest initiative, the Cincy Upstander Project.
ArtsWave announces $400K in artist support programs
ArtsWave has announced two new programs providing $400,000 to local artists in pandemic relief and creative project support.
$1.5 million gift to UC creates funds to support social justice work
A $1.5 million gift from Jeff and Jennifer Davis has created two endowed funds supporting social justice at the University of Cincinnati
Ohio museums join forces in statewide Holocaust education campaign
The Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity Center in Cincinnati and the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage in Cleveland will establish a statewide campaign to increase Holocaust education throughout Ohio.
Public Service Artists launch ‘Popsicles To The Polls’ to urge people to vote
Public Service Artists and Wave Pool have embarked on a voter advocacy project this fall to educate the public and encourage voting.
Jewish Federation meeting community needs amidst COVID struggles
Shep Englander, CEO of the Jewish Federation, and Debbie Brant, incoming board president, recently sat down to discuss how their organization can help during these strange days.
Local musicians hold vigil for slain violinist Elijah McClain
The death of George Floyd in May created a heightened interest in past cases of police aggression, including that of Elijah McClain. In response to his love for music, and the violin, musicians around the country organized vigils to honor his memory. Here are photographs from the vigil in Cincinnati by Tina Gutierrez.
Weston Gallery commissions mural in response to George Floyd and ensuing events
In response to recent events and ongoing public protests, the Weston Art Gallery commissioned a new text-based window mural along the 7th Street side of the Aronoff Center for the Arts.
Activists and artists send clear BLM message to City Hall
This past Friday, as part of the region’s Juneteenth celebration, a “Black Lives Matter” mural was unveiled on Plum Street in front of Cincinnati City Hall.