John Alexander Reese

This is the latest episode of the Chocolate News Podcast. We bring you news that discusses issues affecting the Black community.

Saturday, Oct. 5, was a star-studded day at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Gov. Tim Walz (MN), the vice-presidential running mate with Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris, was welcomed by Bootsy Collins of Cincinnati and the Zapp Band from Dayton. The award-winning musicians were introduced by actor/producer and voting advocate Mario Van Peebles (“New Jack City”).

BLINK®, illuminated by ArtsWave, has released the full 2024 Experience Map for the nation's largest immersive art and light event. BLINK will transform more than 30 city blocks with light projections, light-based installations, new murals, activations, live music performances and more, stretching from Over-The-Rhine through Northern Kentucky, October 17–20, 2024.

With 80+ installations, more than 30+ blocks, three counties and two million fans waiting to experience the nation's largest light and art festival, choosing what to cover and when can be overwhelming.

Evan Nolan was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Councilmember Reggie Harris. Harris resigned to serve in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in Washington, D.C. The appointment of Nolan changes the racial balance on City Council from majority Black to majority White, and for the first time in more than a decade, there is no councilmember from the LGBTQIA community.

Cincinnati native Carole Crawford, who is Managing Director, Americas and Global Events at CFA Institute (the largest global association of investment professionals), was selected as one of Forbes (magazine) 50 over 50 in August 1.

The 2024 Spirit of Construction Gala, held on Oct. 19, marked a historic evening for the tristate area's construction industry. Jostin Construction, led by Liza and Albert Smitherman, proudly served as the first minority-owned business to chair the prestigious event. This year's gala set records, raising $1.1 million and drawing 1,200 attendees — making it the most successful event in the gala's history. The evening also featured the support of 20 Big Impact sponsors, including Valley Interior Systems, and Lithko Contracting.

Cincinnati bought an existing gun range in Evendale in 1947 to train Cincinnati police officers. Lincoln Heights, next to Evendale, was officially incorporated in 1947. Lincoln Heights and nearby Woodlawn were not densely populated at the time, but both grew. By the 1960s, Lincoln Heights was a City with about 8,000 residents.

Cincinnati Pizza Week returns November 11-17 with $10 pizza deals at participating restaurants throughout the Greater Cincinnati area. For seven days, pizza lovers will have the opportunity to devour delicious pizza of all shapes, sizes, toppings, sauces, and more! With traditional favorites to eclectic twists, there's something for everyone. Pair the pizza with a Braxton beer to earn even more points throughout the week.

By Elissa Thorner, MHS Patient Advocate Care+Wear Seven key things to know about breast cancer awareness for early detection are: