Contributed January 2024 – The American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all, distributed more than 300 self-monitoring blood pressure kits in partnership with Crossroad Health Center in Greater Cincinnati. This effort is part of the Association’s “Building Healthier, Safer Communities Together” program, a collaboration with community-based organizations and Federally Qualified Health Centers in 16 historically under-resourced communities across the country, funded by Elevance Health Foundation. In the U.S., high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a leadin ..read more

Lucky Charm A lucky charm has arrived for the Cincinnati Reds over the weekend and no, I am not talking about the lucky buckeye from the Miami Valley Gaming Commercials. Over the weekend, the greatest blessing ever decided to make an early arrival and I can officially call myself a father to my first child, Creed Don McAdow. I am one lucky guy and evidently, he is quite the good luck charm for the Redlegs as well, as they haven’t lost a game since he decided to enter the world! While I could write an entire book on how grateful and lucky I am to be a father, I’ll try to focus on writing about ..read more

By Josephine McKenrick  Director of Marketing & Communications  Cincinnati Country Day School Wednesday, April 10, was a big day at Cincinnati City Hall with the Cincinnati Country Day School InvenTeam (CCDS). The team attended a Cincinnati City Council meeting to receive a proclamation from the City Council, sponsored by Councilmember Mark Jeffreys, recognizing their work to advance bicycle safety. Jeffreys introduced the team and described how impressed he was with them and their work after he visited with the team earlier this spring. The team demonstrated its patent-pending ..read more

By Cleaster Whitehurst-Mims A ninety-year-old Democrat “What has been lurking in the dark crevices and corners of our nation  has now come to the light; what has been hidden under the surface has risen to the top.”; what has been flowing in the subterranean blood stream and veins of the American system is now visible for all the world to see.. Figuratively, a “Chronic Boil” has risen to the nation’s surface.  The undeniable and visible appearance of this boil is evident that our nation is undergoing a national revelation and cleansing process. While experiencing this national revela ..read more

Photos by Parker Brown In a symphony of vibrant hues and rhythmic beats, Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) welcomed the community to a dazzling showcase of cultural diversity at the recent International Arts and Culture Festival. Over 250 elementary student performers from 10 schools converged to share their talents, celebrating the rich tapestry of the African Diaspora. The festival transported attendees on a transcendent journey from the soul-stirring melodies of traditional African songs to the thunderous pulse of African drumming. Each performance was a testament to the students’ dedication ..read more

By Caitlin Burke JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – The Sister Accord Foundation, the organization whose movement is changing the way girls and women treat, support, and interact with each other, will launch a new chapter in South Africa, created in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF). This inaugural event was hosted on Saturday, April 20, at Sanctuary Mandela in Houghton, Johannesburg.  To celebrate this momentous occasion, Athi Rwexu, The Sister Accord Foundation’s South Africa Ambassador, will anchor the proceedings. Anticipated highlights from the event include: • The pres ..read more

Let’s open a discussion about delicious wines from the country of Georgia.  Georgia is a transcontinental country in Eastern Europe and West Asia. It’s part of the Caucasus region, bounded by the Black Sea to the west, and Russia to the north.  Tsolikouri is a dry white wine from Georgia. This wine is made from (tso- lee-ko-oo-ree) grapes harvested from western Georgian vineyards then fermented in stainless steel tanks for 22 days.  Tsolikouri wine has a light-lemon color with greenish tint. A lightweight wine that offers tremendous thirst quenching properties. Best drank while ..read more

Donald Trump’s history is riddled with instances of racism and racially-charged remarks, which have only intensified as he faces legal challenges and seeks a return to the White House. Despite his claims to the contrary, Trump’s language and actions consistently reveal deep-seated bigotry. In response to his four criminal indictments and 91 felony charges, Trump has attacked prosecutors and judges, often resorting to explicitly racist language. He’s labeled Black prosecutors handling his cases as “animals,” “criminals,” and “racists,” using language that resonates with his supporters and inci ..read more

By Bob Bussel, University of Oregon Volkswagen workers celebrate in Chattanooga, Tenn., after their bid to join the UAW union prevailed. AP Photo/George Walker IV A decisive majority of the Volkswagen workers employed at a factory in Chattanooga, Tennessee cast their ballots in favor of joining the United Auto Workers union, the German automaker announced on April 19, 2024. Persuading any Southern autoworkers to join a union had long been one of the U.S. labor movement’s most enduring challenges, despite persistent efforts by the UAW to organize this workforce. To be sure, the UAW already has ..read more

Hello fellow moviegoers. The weekend is finally here and like always, we got you covered. There are two new movies heading to the multiplex this weekend, and they both look very intriguing. “Abigail” reunites “Scream” actress Melissa Barrera and Director Duo Radio Silence for a thrilling new horror movie. If you’re starving for a new action movie, then Director Guy Richtie (“The Gentlemen”, “Snatch”, The Man from U.N.C.L.E.”) brings you “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare”. The movie is a spy action comedy that’s actually based on true events from World War II. MOVIES (Theatrical Releases ..read more