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community activism

Cincinnati's Fight for Fairness: Honoring Dr. King's Legacy

January 19, 2026

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 's dream of a "beloved community" is still a work in progress in Cincinnati. The MLK Coalition is pushing for real change, not just words. They want to see fairness in schools, homes, jobs, and health care. This is not about one day of speeches. It's about daily action. C

education

A Principal Steps Down: Community's Push for Change

November 11, 2025

A high school principal has decided to move on after a group of parents, teachers, and alumni voiced their concerns and called for his removal. The principal, Troy Tyson, was at the center of a storm of allegations. These included not supporting female athletes enough, not engaging with parents, and

environment

A Heartbeat for the Back Bay: Joan Pizzo's Legacy

November 1, 2025

Joan Pizzo, a passionate advocate for the environment, has left a lasting impact on the community and the delicate ecosystem of the Back Bay. Her journey began with simple walks along the cliffs of Upper Newport Bay, where she and her children would observe the local birds. These outings sparked a d

politics

From Uganda to New York: Zohran Mamdani's Journey to the Mayor's Race

October 24, 2025

Zohran Mamdani, a name that has been making waves in New York politics, has a story that's as diverse as the city he hopes to lead. Born in Uganda in 1991, Mamdani's family moved to New York when he was just seven years old. This move set the stage for a life that would be a blend of cultures, ideas

opinion

A Community's Fight for Fresh Food

October 19, 2025

In a world where many see problems but few act, Rhonda Vesey stands out. She noticed a big issue in her neighborhood: no grocery store since 2018. This wasn't just inconvenient; it was a real struggle for those without cars or who couldn't walk far. Fresh, healthy food was hard to come by. Vesey di

crime

The Unseen Impact of George Floyd's Death on a Police Chief

May 24, 2025

The late-night call from a community activist changed everything for Medaria Arradondo. The video he was directed to watch showed a white officer kneeling on a Black man, George Floyd, who was struggling to breathe. Arradondo, then the police chief of Minneapolis, was shocked by what he saw. This mo

environment

The Fight Against Filtered Cigarette Waste in Santa Cruz County

April 8, 2025

The push to ban filtered cigarettes in Santa Cruz County is gaining traction, but there are still hurdles to overcome. This effort is not new. It has been around for over a decade. The main issue is that the current ban only covers unincorporated areas, leaving four cities where filtered cigarettes

environment

Discovering Lost Histories: Enslaved People's Burial Sites Unearthed

October 22, 2024

For years, genealogist Lenora Gobert has been on a mission to uncover the stories of enslaved people who once lived and died on a former plantation in St. James Parish, Louisiana. Her research has revealed the identities of five enslaved individuals buried on the land, which is now planned to be the

education

Can School Decisions Be Taken Out of the Hands of the Experts?

September 6, 2024

Concord residents are gearing up for a heated battle over school policy, with two ballot questions seeking to give voters a direct say in major decisions like school relocations and property transactions. But is this a good idea? Could giving the average voter a say in these complex issues lead to