2016 Great Youth Debate

CHRC's Great Youth Debate is scheduled for Saturday, October 29, 2016, 10:00am-2:00pm in Cincinnati City Hall Council Chambers. This year's theme: "What's Trending in the World of the Election".

The debate topics will include:
* Is America Ready for a Woman President
* Does Your Vote Really Count
* How far can You go before You become a Political Bully

Prizes and trophies will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams. The Debate is free and open to the public.

To participate, please call Dorron Hunter, Community Outreach Advocate at 513-721-0595.

World Peace Day Festival

The 2016 World Peace Festival is a music and art, family-friendly, community celebration of the International Day of Peace. This year’s theme is "Peace is a Human Right." Each year, this event grows in attendance and we hope this year will be even larger! This year’s festival will take place on Saturday, October 1, 1-5pm at the World Peace Bell in Newport, KY.

The World Peace Festival is a music and art celebration of the International Day of Peace. 

CHRC is a proud community sponsor for this event.

The 27th Annual Midwest Regional Black Family Reunion Celebration, Saturday, August 20

Join us for the Black Family Reunion Parade on Saturday, August 20, 10AM at the Avondale Town Center. Everyone is asked to meet at the Avondale Town Center, Reading Road by 9:15AM - Parade begins at 10:00 AM. Please wear your CHRC T-Shirt and bring lots of candy to distribute during the March.

Need a T-shirt? Please contact the office. Shirts are only $12.00. Even, if you do not purchase a shirt, we would still love for you to walk with us. To participate, call Theresa Lockett, (513) 352-3237 - Family, friends, co-workers, etc. are welcome to march with us.

Thanks for joining in for #NotJustStanford

CHRC would like to thank Dr. Michelle Watts, Kirstin Smith Shrimplin, Patrice N. Barnes, Dr. Ericka King-Betts, and Stephen Mosby for participating in our most recent Twitter Townhall: #NotJustStanford. Our commentators offered insight into the larger themes of rape culture beyond the Stanford sexual assault conviction. Additionally the group called for cultural/policy/ and resource shifts to change the eliminate sexual violence completely. 

Thank you to everyone who observed or offered their thoughts, and please continue to keep the hashtag alive. 

If you missed the discussion, you can check out the review via Storify below. 

https://storify.com/brownchrisd/twitter-townhall-notjuststanford#publicize

Mark Curnutte's Article mentions "Rethinking Racism"

Thanks to Mark Curnutte, Cincinnati Enquirer, for dropping by “Rethinking Racism” to draw parallels between our ongoing dialogues and the lifelong commitment to understanding and achieving racial equity.

Check out his reflection in the link below:

http://www.cincinnati.com/story/opinion/contributors/2016/06/25/my-journey-across-color-line/86194788/

Twitter TownHall Series Continues

‪#‎NotJustStanford‬

Tuesday, June 28th

7-8:00pm EST

The Brock Turner sexual assault conviction has ignited backlash and conversation about sexual violence and criminal justice. Join CHRC for another round of online discussion, entitled #NotJustStanford. This discussion will explore the larger question of how to end victim blaming and eliminate sexual assault. This topic is sensitive but important, and we hope you engage with us.

The Black Agenda

The staggering disparities across health, wealth, and education have ingited critical discussions about how to change the outcomes. The Black Agenda hosted by the Center for Closing the Health Gap on Saturday, June 11, provided a central space to explore the challenges and opportunities ahead to address these urgent matters. CHRC is grateful to have participated in this event and anticipates enacting the actionable strategies that are ahead of us.

Photo credit to Rashid Abdullah.

Non Violent Direct Action Training sponsored by the IJPC

Protests and demonstrations are a staple in democracy that is still highly misunderstood.

Thursday, June 9, 2016, the Intercultural Justice Peace Center hosted renowned Nonviolent trainer, Peggy Gish, who provided a day long instruction on the history and know hows of non violent direct action. Thank you to both IJPC and Peggy Gish for convening this training to provide greater understanding of the role non violent direct action in pushing forth social change. Photocredit: Plotting Peace.

2nd Annual Friendship Dinner Takes Place July 26, 2016 6pm

Tuesday July 26, 2016, CHRC will host its second annual Friendship Dinner, and this year's theme is "More Than A Meal". The evening will provide individuals from various backgrounds to share dinner, and ideas about how to strengthen relationships across identity in the Greater Cincinnati community. If you are interested in attending, please contact chrc@cincinnati-oh.gov space is limited. Food and drink donations are welcomed and appreciated.

Rethinking Racism - another successful open space dialogue

The fourth installment of Rethinking Racism was another success. What does racism within the foster system look like? Is white privilege actually white male privilege? These are a couple of the questions posed by the attendees as we work towards actionable ways to change systems.

If you're interested in assisting us in evaluating last night's event and planning the next, please join us next Wednesday, June 29, 4pm at the Intercultural Justice Peace Center 215 East 14th Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202.

Special Thank You!

A special thanks to all that attended the Sonny Kim Martial Arts Showcase on Saturday! This was an event to remember the life of Sonny and positively inform our youth about the topic of violence. Martial artists assembled in Sonny Kim's honor and greatly appreciated the support of spectators in the community.

CHRC Congratulates the Fatherhood Collaborative on being the Cincinnati Herald Nefertiti Father's Day Honoree

We applaud the Fatherhood Collaborative of Hamilton County  on receiving the special Nefertiti Fatherhood Award at the Cincinnati Herald’s Nefertiti Awards Celebration Banquet held on Saturday, June 18, 11:00am-2:00pm at The Westin Cincinnati, 21 E. 5th Street.

More about the Collaborative

The Ohio Commission on Fatherhood awarded the Cincinnati Human Relations Commission a grant to establish an initiative to provide men with the tools to succeed as sons, husbands and fathers, and to leave a positive legacy for generations to come. Since this time, individuals representing numerous agencies, groups and companies have been meeting to ensure that this effort grows and has a positive impact on area fathers and their families.

Fathers and Families Peace March TV Coverage

CHRC's Community Outreach Advocates (COA) held a Fathers and Families Peace March in Eden Park, Saturday, June 18th. Hundreds of people came come out to support this positive event this Father's Day weekend. 

Thank you to Channel 12 News for coverage.

http://local12.com/news/local/fathers-and-families-peace-march-held-at-eden-park

TODAY - Join us!

4th Rethinking Racism

6:00-9:00pm

New Prospect Baptist Church

1580 Summit Road

Cincinnati, OH 45237 

Over 197 unique and amazing individuals have attended these events – we welcome you to attend again or for the first time.

Rethinking Racism is a multiracial alliance challenging individuals and organizations to acknowledge and end racism. Our movement’s initial effort is bringing large groups of people together for open exchanges that will encourage authentic unity, address denial and provide further pathways to justice. The relationships created will lead us from conversation to actions that will begin to transform racist structures.

Please come and bring a friend!

The event is free. We ask that everyone RSVP to help estimate space needs:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rethinking-racism-tickets-25402622929

InFocus with YWCA Advocacy & Family Violence Prevention

InFocus Host Khrys Styles discusses the root causes and identified remedies of generational violence with YWCA Advocacy Manager Desiré Bennett and Family Violence Prevention Director Erika Yingling. The interview highlights how the YWCA of Greater Cincinnati are being change agents to condemn violence against women and young girls.

For more information about how you can be an advocate for women and girls, contact Advocacy Manager Desiré Bennett at dbennett@ywcacin.org.

Watch the full interview July 1 - July 31 airing on CitiCable Channel 23 on Time Warner Cable and City of Cincinnati Livestream (www.cincinnati-oh.gov/citicable/livestream) on these days and times: Mondays 5:30 am, Wednesdays 6:30 pm, Thursdays, 9:00 am & 3:30 pm, Fridays 10:30 pm, Saturdays 2:30 pm, Sundays 10:30 am

Community Outreach Advocate Program Manager, Pastor Peterson Mingo was interviewed by Channel 9 News on shootings in Westwood.

http://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/cincinnati/2-people-shot-at-party-at-westwood-apartment-complex

Twitter Town Hall #NotUseStanford

Tuesday, June 28

7 PM - 8 PM

The Brock Turner sexual assault conviction has ignited backlash and conversation about sexual violence and criminal justice. Join CHRC for another round of online discussion, entitled #NotJustStanford. This discussion will explore the larger question of how to end victim blaming and eliminate sexual assault. This topic is sensitive but important, and we hope you engage with us.

Fatherhood Collaborative to receive special Nefertiti Fatherhood Award

The Fatherhood Collaborative of Hamilton County will receive the special Nefertiti Fatherhood Award at the Cincinnati Herald’s Nefertiti Awards Celebration Banquet on Saturday, June 18, 11:00am-2:00pm at The Westin Cincinnati, 21 E. 5th Street.

We applaud the Fatherhood Collaborative and their efforts!

More about the Collaborative

The Ohio Commission on Fatherhood awarded the Cincinnati Human Relations Commission a grant to establish an initiative to provide men with the tools to succeed as sons, husbands and fathers, and to leave a positive legacy for generations to come. Since this time, individuals representing numerous agencies, groups and companies have been meeting to ensure that this effort grows and has a positive impact on area fathers and their families.

Thank you for supporting the "Inaugural Passing For Peace" Flag Football Tournament

CHRC Community Outreach Advocate Derrick Rogers would like to thank everyone who participated in the “Inaugural Passing For Peace” Flag Football Tournament held on Saturday, June 11th at Woodward High School. We were successful in our efforts to pass the peace between the CPS Alumni and current CPS students.

We will continue to bring an awareness of the violence that’s devastating our communities through our passing for peace movement.

We look forward to seeing everyone at next year’s 2nd Annual Passing for Peace Flag Football Tournament.

Photo credit to Ali-Rashid Abdullah.

Fatherhood Collaborative Awarded by Nefertiti

The Fatherhood Collaborative of Hamilton County will receive the special Nefertiti Fatherhood Award at the Cincinnati Herald’s Nefertiti Awards Celebration Banquet on Saturday, June 18, 11:00am-2:00pm at The Westin Cincinnati, 21 E. 5th Street.

We applaud the Fatherhood Collaborative and their efforts!

More about the Collaborative

The Ohio Commission on Fatherhood awarded the Cincinnati Human Relations Commission a grant to establish an initiative to provide men with the tools to succeed as sons, husbands and fathers, and to leave a positive legacy for generations to come. Since this time, individuals representing numerous agencies, groups and companies have been meeting to ensure that this effort grows and has a positive impact on area fathers and their families.

Fathers Matter Summit

The Fatherhood Collaborative of Hamilton County presents the 2016 Fathers Matter Fatherhood Summit. The event will take place Friday, June 17th, 5:30-8:30pm at the Cincinnati Hamilton County Community Action Agency.

More about the Collaborative
The Ohio Commission on Fatherhood awarded the Cincinnati Human Relations Commission a grant to establish an initiative to provide men with the tools to succeed as sons, husbands and fathers, and to leave a positive legacy for generations to come. Since this time, individuals representing numerous agencies, groups and companies have been meeting to ensure that this effort grows and has a positive impact on area fathers and their families.

COAs participated in Cincinnati Stand Down event

CHRC Community Outreach Advocates (COAs) Valarie Dowell and Steven Sherman along with Judge Melissa Powers, Hamilton County Office of Reentry and Hamilton County Expungement Clinic participated in this year’s event held on Friday, June 10th in Washington Park.

Cincinnati Stand Down provides supplies and services to homeless Veterans, such as food, shelter, clothing, health screenings and VA Social Security benefits counseling. Veterans can also receive referrals to other assistance such as health care, housing solutions, employment, substance use treatment and mental health counseling. This event was coordinated between local VA Medical Center, other government agencies and community-based homeless service providers.

Sonny Kim Martial Arts Tournament

Sonny Kim Martial Arts Tournament: June 18, 2016
 This Tournament will take place on:
 Saturday, June 18, 2016, 10am
 Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School
 420 Ezzard Charles Dr, Cincinnati 45214
 The Annual “Sonny Kim Martial Arts Tournament” has been created to:
 a) honor Officer Sonny Kim's memory and ensure that he is not forgotten
 b) use it as a platform for raising awareness against violence
 c) reach out to and engage in a positive way underprivileged youth
 d) strengthen community and law enforcement relationships as stimulated by the Collaborative Agreement
 The tournament is a non-profit event, with ALL proceeds going to martial arts scholarships for underprivileged kids in Officer Sonny Kim's name. There will be a special committee of several Black Belt martial artists from Cincinnati that would manage the scholarship.
 Please invite all Martial Artists and Police Officers to participate, and help us with the organization of this tournament!
The Honorary Chair of the 2016 "Sonny Kim Martial Arts Tournament" is Herb Perez, the 1992 Olympic Gold Medalist in Taekwondo:
 Herb Perez is currently Mayor of Foster City in California.
 Please share this Facebook link with your friends and colleagues: https://www.facebook.com/events/1316941594989220/

Fathers & Families Peace March

The "Father and Family Peace March" will be held 11:00am-11:30am at the Mirror Lake in Eden Park.

We will join the Juneteeneth March at 11:30am to walk toward the Pavilion Area for the opening ceremony of Juneteeneth.

For volunteer opportunities, please contact Valarie Dowell or Steven Sherman at 513-721-0595.

Why "Juneteenth"?
Its literal historical roots are in Texas, but Juneteenth is gaining popularity across the country as an occasion to celebrate one of the most important events in American history--the end of slavery in America. Although July 4th. marks the American colonies' 1776 declaration of independence from Britain, the Founding Fathers did not include America's enslaved people among "all men" who had been "created equal." It took a bloody Civil War and Constitutional amendments to end slavery, and Juneteenth celebrates the Emancipation Proclamation, issued almost a century after the Declaration of Independence.

Rethinking Racism Discussion

Join us for the 4th Rethinking Racism! Over 197 unique and amazing individuals have attended these events - we welcome you to attend again or for the first time.

Grab a FREE ticket by following this link:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rethinking-racism-tickets-25402622929

Rethinking Racism is a multiracial alliance challenging white individuals and organizations to acknowledge and end racism. Our movement's initial effort is bringing large groups of people together for open exchanges that will encourage authentic unity, address denial and provide further pathways to justice. We believe the relationships created will lead us from conversation to actions that will begin to transform racist structures.

"Passing For Peace" Flag Football Tournament

CHRC Community Outreach Advocates (COA) presents "The Inaugural Old Public High School League, "Passing for Peace", flag football tournament (Class of 1999 and earlier) to be held tomorrow, Saturday, June 11, 2016, 10:00am at Woodward High School, 7005 Reading Road, Cincinnati.

Aiken, C.A.P.E, Hughes, Taft, Walnut Hills, Western Hills, Withrow and Woodward - Who still has game!

Witness a community join together to compete for bragging rights and pride in Cincinnati! This is an initiative to "reduce violence" and create an atmosphere of harmony within the city. Still have the same skills from the "glory days"? Showcase your talents and represent your high school at the, "Passing for Peace", flag football tournament!

For registration and information contact Derrick Rogers, COA at (513) 721-0595. FREE registration for ALL participants. Team Captains ONLY can register online at www.chrc.us

The arrival of the 100 Youth March is HERE!

CHRC's Community Outreach Advocates (COA) invite EVERYONE to participate in the "100 Youth March", TODAY, 4:30pm at 19 W. Elder Street (Findlay Market).

This event is to embrace the spirits of our youth and empower their voices to speak on matters concerning their communities. Hear their passion as they speak against violence, drug exposure, bullying and other obstacles they encounter on a daily basis. Help us show "we can be the change" within our own community!

Although this is a 100 Youth March, this March is for everyone.

See you at the March!

Father and Family Peach March

  Families have been traumatized by the loss of loved ones due to gun violence. Let's support those who have been hurt, families and friends, and help "Stop the Violence" in Cincinnati.

Please join The CHRC Community Outreach Advocates for our 1^St Annual Fathers and Families Peace March.  We will walk around Mirror Lake in remembrance of our fathers, sons, and loved one's that have fallen from gun violence while reflecting on the good memories.  Juneteenth events start at 12 noon.  Enjoy a full day of activities, food, march band, local entertainers and many others with a Saturday evening tribute to Prince!!

The "Father and Family Peace March" will be held 11:00am-11:30am at the Mirror Lake in Eden Park.

We will join the Juneteeneth March at 11:30am to walk toward the Pavilion Area for the opening ceremony of Juneteeneth.

For volunteer opportunities, please contact Valarie Dowell or Steven Sherman at 513-721-0595.

 

 

CHRC's Twitter Townhall Series Continues

TOMORROW, Tuesday, June 7, 2016, 6-7pm, join CHRC for the latest installment in the Twitter Townhall series for ‪#‎LessPerfectUnion‬, a public conversation about hate and bias in the 2016 election.

You can follow the discussion using the hashtag, or engage in the conversation by sending your questions and thoughts to @CHRC using Twitter. This exchange is designed to identify patterns of bias and hate, and interrupt behaviors that can have harmful consequences to vulnerable communities.

We hope to hear your thoughts and ideas!

InFocus Interview with Councilmember Amy Murray

InFocus host Khrys Styles welcomes Councilmember Amy Murray. Discussion topic: "52 Communities of Greater Cincinnati". https://vimeo.com/169291071

Twitter Town Hall

sday, June 7, 2016

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

6:00-7:00pm

Join CHRC for the latest installment in the Twitter Townhall series for #LESSPERFECTUNION, a public conversation about hate and bias in the 2016 election. You can follow the discussion using the hashtag, or engage in the conversation by sending your questions and thoughts to @CHRC using Twitter. This exchange is designed to identify patterns of bias and hate, and interrupt behaviors that can have harmful consequences to vulnerable communities. We hope to hear your thoughts and ideas!

CHRC's Latest Video

CHRC was established in November of 1943 as The Mayor’s Friendly Relations Committee. The goal was to appoint a committee that represented various racial, industrial and religious groups to make sure all groups felt a part of their communities and supported one another in the city of Cincinnati. As time passed the name was changed to CHRC and the mission grew to target a much larger issue, discrimination. Thus, the agency's mission is “to help our community to overcome prejudice and discrimination, build mutual respect and understanding, and to become more harmonious and cohesive.”

The video below brings to life CHRC's history and key initiatives.

Together we can make a difference!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/twtk14j4cptf871/CHRC%20-%20Anchor%20Video%20-%20v1.2%20-%2020160527.mov?dl=0

WCPO interviews Pastor Mingo on shootings and violent crimes

Shootings, violent crimes in Cincinnati are decreasing. Community Outreach Advocate Program Manager, Pastor Peterson Mingo believes Chief Isaac's crime plan, PIVOT, or Place-Based Investigations of Violent Offender Territories, helped reverse an increase in shootings in the first two months of the year before PIVOT took effect.

http://www.wcpo.com/news/crime/shootings-violent-crime-are-down-in-cincinnati-for-first-five-months-of-year-