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This year’s Book Fair was a success because of you! Thank you for joining us at Woodward Career Technical High School for a wonderful day of workshops, vendors, and performances. The Princess & Super Hero parties were adorable and we are most happy that you had a great time! FOLLOW US ON TWITTER – @1230AMWDBZ […]
The 2012 Buzz Book Fair was a success thanks to all who participated as sponsors, booksellers, authors, vendors and workshop facilitators. If you missed this year’s Book Fair, you missed seven writing workshops, Cincinnati Black Theater Company’s performance and Aladdin, Jr. auditions, Arnice Smith and Kevin Ellerbee storytellers, and our Princess and Superhero party. Thank you […]
It’s settled: Mahogany’s will be awarded $1 million dollars worth of grants and loans after a 6-3 vote in council chambers on Wednesday. The vote came less than 24 hours after the City Administrator sent out a letter detailing his support for the deal. Those who were in favor of the deal told reporters that […]
A Southeast Indiana girl has been suspended from her school, because she colored her hair with kool-aid. 10 year-old Rachel Neely came home from Sunman-Dearborn Intermediate School, that day, and shocked her father. When curious to why Rachel was home, she showed him the letter. The letter stated she was suspended indefinitely because of her […]
After going through budget cuts and setbacks, city council has found a way to expand their anti-violence group again. Council-members will be adding six more staff positions to its Cincinnati Initiative To Reduce Violence group, or “CIRV”. CIRV is an organization designed to help reduce gun-violence and associated homicides. It does so through community outreach, […]
The 9th Buzz Book Fair takes place this Saturday, March 3, 10a-5p at Woodward Career Technical High School. This year’s event features The Cincinnati Black Theater Company Children’s Company holding auditions for their upcoming production of Aladdin, Jr. between 1:30p – 4:30p. The adult writing workshops begin at 10a and we kick-off our events with storytelling. […]
First Lady Michelle Obama delivered a vigorous defense of her husband’s administration to about 300 supporters at a fundraising at a downtown Cincinnati hotel Thursday afternoon, saying President Obama’s work “is not done.” OUR HISTORY MAKERS: BARACK OBAMA “If any family in this country is struggling, we can not be satisfied with our own families’ […]
Janelle Hocker, Executive Director, Step Higher Foundation stopped by SisterSpeak yesterday and talked about her passion for education and providing information to young people regarding their college options. Step Higher has a mission to provide educational resources and financial guidance to assist families in their preparation for college connecting them to career and internship opportunities. […]
Mayor Cory Booker (Newark, NJ) talks to Lincoln Ware about the Ohio March 6 primary. Booker will also talk to Lincoln about President Barack Obama and the upcoming presidential election. Mayor Booker was elected Mayor in 2006, becoming the 36th Mayor of Newark and the third African-American mayor of that city. Mayor Booker attended and spoke […]
Educational strategies are evolving. The new generation seem to require a different kind of motivation to succeed in school. Dohn Community High School decided to “meet students where they are”. Principal Ramone Davenport sat down with SisterSpeak, as Dohn Community recently made national news. Although the concept of paying students to come to class has […]
In taking a break from their “Women And Their Stories” segment, the sisters of “Sister Speak” are giving appreciation to the men in Cincinnati. Jeri kicked off her “Men We Love” segment by inviting Dr. Victor Garcia of Children’s Hospital. Dr. Garcia is the founding director of Children Hospital’s Trauma Services . He is also […]
Yesterday, it was announced that the Underground Railroad Freedom Center and the Museum Center will be merging together. The purpose of the merger is to consolidate the center’s resources and save money for both parties involved. A lot of people were worried about the center closing down, including the youth. 12-year-old Maia Thompson, a seventh […]
