Tuesday, January 31, 2017

The Office of Human Relations Kicks-off Black History Month with Lunch & Learn Series

Don't forget to join us as we kick-off Black History Month with a "Lunch & Learn Series featuring Gina Ruffin Moore, Author", Wednesday, February 1, 12:00-1:00PM at Cincinnati City Hall, Suite 115.

We invite everyone (especially the community) to bring their lunch and take part in this FREE event. Attendees are welcome to bring copies of “Black Cincinnati” for a book signing immediately following the discussion.

Any questions, feel free to call us 513- 352-3237!


Friday, January 27, 2017

The Main Library presents the largest survey of photographer C. Smith's work to date through March 12

Over six decades, photographer C. Smith has created a portrait of African-American life in Cincinnati



Coming together to talk about hate


Another indefensible act of hate / bias in the Greater Cincinnati area. Please don't just read but also identify ways we can work cohesively to eliminate hate in our community.

http://cin.ci/2jCn3zC

Flyer falsely accuses Mason woman of being a terrorist

The Office of Human Relations stands with the victim impacted by this wrongful/heinous/bigoted act. We will continue to work across communities to intervene and prevent acts motivated by hate and bias.

The Ohio Commission on Minority Health 30th Anniversary Celebration - March 27 and March 28, 2017 - SAVE THE DATE!


Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Community rallies at Withrow High School vandalism


Local 12 News interviewed Office of Human Relations (OHR), Division Manager, Ericka King-Betts, Ph.D. and Community Outreach Advocate, Program Manager, Pastor Peterson Mingo on recent vandalism at Withrow High School.

http://local12.com/news/local/city-taking-hard-look-at-hate-crimes-after-withrow-vandalism

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Black History Month 2017 featuring Lunch & Learn Series

Black History Month 2017
The History of Black Cincinnati: 
Lunch & Learn With Author Gina Ruffin Moore

CINCINNATI – The Office of Human Relations (OHR) will kick off its annual Black History Month Lunch and Learn series with a talk by Gina Ruffin Moore, author of “Black Cincinnati. Ms. Ruffin Moore will discuss local historical findings Wednesday, February 1 at Cincinnati City Hall (801 Plum Street, Suite 115) from noon to 1:00 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to bring their lunch and take part in this FREE event. Attendees are welcome to bring copies of “Black Cincinnati” for a book signing immediately following the discussion.

Gina Ruffin Moore is the author of Cincinnati: The Black America Series (Arcadia Publishing, 2007).  Moore is a member of the Princeton Board of Education. She has more than 15 years of experience as a trainer, presenter and facilitator. She has been an adjunct instructor for Cincinnati State University and is a Certified Expert OJT Instructor. Gina has a Master of Science degree in Human Resources, Development and Training from Xavier University and a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Journalism/Broadcast News from the Scripps-Howard College of Communication at Ohio University. She is a Toastmaster with international Advanced Communicator Bronze, Competent Communication and Competent Leader Awards.  She is well-versed in media placement, public relations, customer service, training facilitation, public speaking, emotional intelligence, job aids and communications.




Dr. Ericka King-Betts, Division Manager, the Office of Human Relations was the keynote speaker at the MLK tribute program, held at the University of Cincinnati. Thanks for your continued support in celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. & examining our role in fulfilling the dream!


Wednesday, January 18, 2017

2017 MLK Day Legacy March

Staff at the Office of Human Relations participated in the breakfast at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, civil rights commemorative march and the program at the Taft Theatre.


Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Dr. Ericka King-Betts, keynote speaker at today's MLK Tribute, University of Cincinnati

Today, at 5 p.m, Dr. Ericka King-Betts, Division Manager, the Office of Human Relations will be the keynote speaker at the MLK tribute program, University of Cincinnati. Please join us as we continue celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. & examine our role in fulfilling the dream.

The African American Cultural & Resource Center (AACRC) Choir and Black Arts Collaborative will be performing. The program will take place at the newly renovated AACRC, 60 W. Charlton, Cincinnati, OH 45221. 

See you there!


Friday, January 13, 2017

Join us Monday, January 16th, MLK Day for a full day of celebration!

Today in #MLKUnafraid towards the end of this brief montage of the protests in Selma #MLK talks courage.

He remarked, "A man might be afraid his home will get bombed, or he's afraid that he will lose his job, or he's afraid that he will get shot, or beat down by state troopers, and he may go on and live until he's 80. He's just as dead at 36 as he would be at 80, and the cessation of breathing in his life is merely the belated announcement of an earlier death of the spirit. He died ... A man dies when he refuses to stand up for that which is right. A man dies when he refuses to stand up for justice. A man dies when he refuses to take a stand for that which is true.


So we're going to stand up amid horses. We're going to stand up right here in Alabama, amid the billy-clubs. We're going to stand up right here in Alabama amid police dogs, if they have them. We're going to stand up amid tear gas!


We're going to stand up amid anything they can muster up, letting the world know that we are determined to be free!" Listen. Comment. Share #MLKDay

Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Dr. Ericka King-Betts to speak at "Remembering the Dream: UC Celebrates Dr. King"

Tuesday, January 17, 5-6:15 p.m, Dr. Ericka King-Betts, Division Manager, the Office of Human Relations will be the keynote speaker at the MLK tribute program “Remembering the Dream: Then and Now". The African American Cultural and Resource Center (AACRC)  is sponsoring this program at the CRC Breezeway.




Thursday, January 05, 2017

Save the Date 2017 Neighborhood Summit

Ms. Christina Brown, Administrative Technician, The Office of Human Relations, serves on the Planning Committee.