
The Black Empowerment Works program is investing $1.9 million in 53 Greater Cincinnati efforts focused on supporting efforts to help Black families thrive.

While Cincinnati’s muscular arts infrastructure rivals bigger cities with bigger budgets, the city has struggled to cultivate, retain and elevate Black and Brown performers. Movers & Makers wanted to address the disparity. Meet David Choate, dancer; Gee Horton, visual artist; and Kick Lee, musician and music entrepreneur.