FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date:                           Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Media Contact:          Ericka King-Betts, PhD at

   chrc@cincinnnati-oh.gov or by phone at 513.352.3237

A Community Conversation with the

Ohio Attorney General’s Office

"Consumer Awareness & Protection"

Cincinnati, OH – The Cincinnati Human Relations Commission in collaboration with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office are hosting a community conversation on “Consumer Awareness & Protection”. The presentation will take place on Thursday, October 20^th, 6:00-7:30pm at the Cincinnati Hamilton County Community Action Agency, 1740 Langdon Farm Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237. This event is free and open to the public.

The Ohio Attorney General is committed to protecting Ohio consumers from scams, fraud and other unscrupulous business practices. In addition to investigating, prosecuting and litigating consumer complaints, the Ohio Attorney General has developed a prevention program to educate Ohio consumers before they become a victim.

Come just us for a community presentation by representatives from the Ohio Attorney General's Office. Question & Answer will follow.

About the Cincinnati Human Relations Commission

The Cincinnati Human Relations Commission 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."

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Twitter Townhall Thursday, October 6, 2016, 7:00pm EST

Join CHRC on Thursday, October 6, 2016, 7-8:00pm EST for the latest Twitter Townhall, #SilenceIsNotAnOption . There has been sustained debate about the “appropriate” way to confront injustice. While opinions may vary, it is certain that silence will not solve our complex institutional and social racial issues.

This discussion will feature University of Cincinnati Assistant Professor of Sociology, Maliq Matthew Ph.D, and CHRC Executive Director, Ericka King-Betts Ph.D.

CHRC is committed to sustained courageous conversations, and welcomes your participation by asking and answering questions using the hashtag #SilenceIsNotAnOption

MSD Public Information Session related to August 28th Flood Event in Cincinnati

Councilwoman Yvette Simpson wishes to inform you of the following

The City of Cincinnati is hosting two (2) MSD Public Information Sessions for city residents affected by the August 28th Flood Event on:

*Monday, September 26 at the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio

and

*Tuesday, September 27 at Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency.

Both meetings will occur from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

The Flood Event occurred in Cincinnati’s Central Valley area affecting residents in Avondale, Bond Hill, Evanston, Hyde Park, North Avondale, Oakley, Paddock Hills and Roselawn. If you have any questions about the meetings, please call 513-352-5260.

Please share this flyer with your associates, friends and family to help alert residents about these meetings. 

Thank You.

2016/2017 MLK Chorale Rehearsal Dates

The Martin Luther King Chorale, under the direction Steve Milloy, provides the musical heart of the MLK Day Commemorative Program at Music Hall. Women and men of all ages, races and diverse beliefs from area churches, mosques, synagogues and choral groups gather every year to musically celebrate and honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Building a vocal community for unity, the Martin Luther King Chorale rehearses in the fall and winter for the January 2017 MLK Day celebration. Rehearsals for the MLK Day 2017 event are listed on the below flyer.

World Peace Day

Every year on September 21, the United Nations and people all around the world celebrate International Day of Peace. For today’s celebration, the UN will support the push toward world peace with the 2016 theme, “The Sustainable Development Goals: Building Blocks for Peace.”

There are plenty of ways to promote peace to recognize the global holiday. From meditation groups, peaceful marches, art exhibitions and educational conferences, many places around the globe are offering fun and inspiring ways to spread non-violence.

"Sustainable Development Goals: Improve Life All Around The Globe" is a hip hop music video that was produced by Flocabulary in partnership with the Education Outreach Section of the Outreach Division of the United Nations Department of Public Information. It aims to teach young people throughout the world about the importance of the Sustainable Development Goals and how they can help build peace.

https://youtu.be/NVqD7MqO5Sg

CHRC's Great Youth Debate

Saturday, October 29, 2016

10:00am-2:00pm

Cincinnati City Hall Council Chambers

Theme: 

"What's Trending in the World of the Election"

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 and 2nd place teams. The Debate is free and open to the public.

Community Outreach Advocates, Dorron Hunter and Tony Hill are the Debate Coordinators.

Thanks to everyone who tuned in Saturday morning to AM radio station 1230. CHRC's Executive Director, Dr. Ericka King-Betts, co-hosted “The Issues” with Derek Bauman and Clement Tsao.

Cincinnati Reds Match Program

The Cincinnati Human Relations Commission, in collaboration with the Cincinnati Reds Match Program, will close out this year with a program on Wednesday, September 28, 2016. The festivities will take place at Scene 75 in Milford, Ohio. In addition to food and fun, the youth will be separated by age and each group will discuss the effects of bullying on mental and physical health. Facilitating each group will be experts from the Greater Cincinnati Community. Parents will also participate. This is the second year for our participation and we look forward to many more collaborations. 

Rethinking Racism

The Rethinking Racism planning committee invite you to join us on Wednesday October 5, 2016 at Mount Auburn Presbyterian, 103 William Howard Taft Road, Cincinnati, OH 45219 from 6-9pm to wrap up the series, in anticipation of reflection and next steps. If you are interested in joining the planning committee, please contact Christina.Brown@cincinnati-oh.gov for additional information.

Greater Cincinnati’s Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebration occurs between

September 15 - October 15, 2016

Hispanics Avanzando Hispanics (HAH) created the annual program in 2007 with help of a team of local Hispanic leaders and organizations. Acknowledging the fluidity of language, and identity, CHRC celebrates the continuing evolution of cultures, through the intentional use of the term Latinx.

To continue celebrating this month, we encourage individuals to support Latinx businesses, read Latinx literature, and volunteer with Latinx serving organizations. Together we increase awareness of the yearlong contributions of underrepresented communities.

Dr. Ericka King-Betts will be back on the Radio tomorrow!

Tomorrow (September 17, 2016), CHRC's Executive Director, Dr. Ericka King-Betts, will be co hosting “The Issues” with Derek Bauman and Clement Tsao from 11:00am - 12:00pm. You can listen online at www.praisecincy.com or on the AM radio station 1230 or FM radio station 101.5.

They will be discussing local, regional and national issues, Tyree King (young man shot and killed in Columbus this week), the young men seen on video pretending to shoot at residents in a Cincinnati neighborhood, let you know what the Cincinnati Human Relations Commission is doing & everything in between. You don’t want to miss a minute!

Also, please call in tomorrow at 513-749-1230 and let them know what’s on your mind!

InFocus Interview: The Great Youth Debate

InFocus host, Khrys Styles, interviews Dorron Hunter, Community Outreach Advocate, Ms. Nadria McClain, Principal of Hayes Porter and Ms. Lori Ward, Teacher at Hayes Porter on the upcoming Great Youth Debate (GYD). The Debate event is scheduled for Saturday, October 29, 9am-1pm at Cincinnati City Hall Council Chambers, 801 Plum Street, Cincinnati. Conversation topics to include: history of debating, benefits of a Youth Debate (how does this improve students at school, at home, in general), debate topics for 2016, format and process, and research.

The GYD interview will air September 24 – 30, 2016. The show is 30-minutes in duration and airs on Time Warner Cable 23 and on City of Cincinnati's Livestream. http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/citicable/talk-shows/infocus/

More of Future Young Leaders Program

CHRC's Community Outreach Advocate, Dorron Hunter, escorted local inner-city youth to participate in the Future Young Leaders Program – Career Day at Ethicon Endo-Surgery Institute in Blue Ash, OH. This year's theme - "Finding Your True North, Excellence is the Way".



Rethinking Racism Visits College Hill

The Rethinking Racism planning committee would like to thank First United Church of Christ for hosting our sixth installment. As anticipated, attendees engaged in provocative dialogue and one participant challenged the group to make the final Rethinking Racism the largest to date. We invite you to meet her challenge by joining us on Wednesday October 5, 2016 at Mount Auburn Presbyterian 103 William Howard Taft Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45219 from 6-9 to wrap up the series, in anticipation of reflection and next steps. If you are interested in joining the planning committee, please contact Christina.Brown@cincinnati-oh.gov for additional information.



CHRC Participates in EEOC Regional Training

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has worked for decades to end discrimination in hiring and in the workplace. CHRC staff joined various organizations from throughout the tristate to learn about persistent barriers and strategies to tackle discrimination. We will keep you posted on opportunities to share this information to ensure all environments, including the workplace are free of prejudice and inequity.



Morehouse State University College Tour

Saturday, October 15th, Community Outreach Advocate, Dorron Hunter, will escort youth on an all day College Tour to Morehead State University. In past years, Taft High, Chase, Withrow & Silverton Paideia have participated in the College Tour.

Youth will experience a tour of campus, lunch in the cafeteria with some of the football players, and a laser show in the Space Science Center.

Tour guides will talk about colleges, tuition and scholarships they could earn with good grades.

CHRC escort youth to Ethicon Endo-Surgery Institute for Career Day

On Friday, September 9, 2016, CHRC's Community Outreach Advocate, Dorron Hunter, escorted local inter-city youth to participate in the Future Young Leaders Program – Career Day at Ethicon Endo-Surgery Institute in Blue Ash, OH. This year's theme - "Finding Your True North, Excellence is the Way". The youth discussed career options, heard motivational speakers, and participated in anatomy lessons and surgical training.

Thank you Channel 12 News for your coverage.

http://local12.com/news/local/lessons-in-life-volunteers-help-students-with-career-path

Christ Church Cathedral Mural Dedication

Christ Church Cathedral's Mural Dedication ceremony took place today with Gail Greenwell as well as CHRC, city, civic, and community leaders at Christ Church Cathedral. Mural dedication is titled, "We Need Education Not Violence." This mural was created by Brooklyn-based artist duo ICY & SOT and is located on the facade of the Christ Church Cathedral on 4th Street.

Christ Church Cathedral is committed to bring attention to gun violence prevention in our community and beyond.

CHRC Staff were present for the dedication and will continue to work with the community to reduce the violence impacting us all.

Rethinking Racism Tonight!

 

Join us for the 6th Rethinking Racism on Thursday, September 8th from 6:00-9:00pm at The First United Church of Christ! An Open Space format will be used again as we continue these important conversations and build relationships. 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 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.

This conversation is Free and Open to the public. Please RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rethinking-racism-tickets-27128936379

World Peace Festival of Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky

The World Peace Festival of Cincinnati & No. Kentucky will be held Saturday, October 1st.  It is a music and art celebration of the United Nations “International Day of Peace.”  This local event takes place at the World Peace Bell (425 York St., Newport, KY 41071) from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

Like the Olympic Games just last month, this festival serves as a cry for solidarity for a more just and peaceful world.  The theme of this year’s festival is “Peace is a Human Right.”  In an effort to promote a more peaceful world, the festival gathers diverse ethnic groups from our larger community to celebrate and honor our unique gifts.

This local World Peace Festival is a family-friendly event which includes:

•  Activities for Kids·  
• Pizza and Ethnic Foods
• Tai-chi and Yoga
•  Live band
• Meditation
• Cultural Dances and Music
• Storytelling
• Fair Trade Merchandise

Flyer below details the day long event. Feel free to share.

CHRC is a proud sponsor of this event.

Rethinking Racism Continued Conversation

Join us for the 6th Rethinking Racism on Thursday, September 8th from 6:00-9:00pm at The First United Church of Christ! An Open Space format will be used again as we continue these important conversations and build relationships. 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 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.

This conversation is Free and Open to the public. Please RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rethinking-racism-tickets-27128936379