“One story should be enough,” said Grace Cunningham, co-founder of Students for Survivors, as she stood to welcome a few dozen folks who attended the student group’s Vigil for Survivors earlier this month at Rohs Street Cafe. Students for Survivors is a student-led movement at the University of Cincinnati dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual assault regardless of race, class, gender, sexuality, religion, or ability.
Read MoreFive years ago, Mary Ellen Mitchell co-founded Lydia's House with her friend Meridith Owensby and husband, Ben Eilerman. Mitchell was expecting her second child and Eilerman, an architect, had a full-time job. Both Mitchell and Owensby had left their positions with local nonprofits. It wasn't, Mitchell acknowledges, an ideal time to be starting a nonprofit organization.
Read MoreSo much is happening on Valentine’s Day: people loving one another, chocolate comas, flowers being cut and put in vases, and I am standing in rain soaking myself to the bone. Kicking myself for not wearing the raincoat my mom gifted me, I stand in front of an arts and cultural center called Baker Hunt.
Read MoreStone was a women’s rights activist who defied society’s expectations of women.
Read MoreWhen I was asked to answer the question, “What is beauty?” I knew I had to write a love letter to all my fellow dark-skinned women. To the girls who’ve been called names over black skin that’s “too black” not only by those outside of our race, but by those within it.
Read MoreAt a sold out event in Indianapolis that drew over 12,000 people and raised more than one million dollars, the Women’s Fund of Central Indiana rallied a crowd around the idea that women and girls are worth investing in. Who better to speak on this idea to the young girls in the room than former First Lady Michelle Obama?
Read MoreIn the weeks leading up to this event, put on by the Women’s Fund of Central Indiana, I had wondered if it would be politically focused: a speech commenting on the current political climate or a speech raving about the past president. I was so excited to find out that it was neither.
Read MoreI hope that everyone will show up and support the incredible array of artistry that will gather for a month. It is my hope that this will generate more collaboration, more events, and more opportunities to continue to celebrate the rich artistry of women during the other 11 months of the year.
Read MoreChrista Hyson had worked in public health for years, navigating government, health statistics, and community needs. But when she moved back to Cincinnati, she was struck by the devastation that the opioid epidemic was causing on her hometown. She started researching prevention programs and discovered a curriculum called HOPE (Health and Opioid Abuse Prevention Education).
Read MoreIn 1984, MUSE Cincinnati Women’s Choir began as a place where differences were not only to be celebrated, but more importantly, where women of many colors, ages, sexual orientations, and cultures would come together in safety and harmony.
Read MoreOur "Because of Her" video series highlights the very real and impactful ways that strong women shape our lives. Here, Tracy talks about how her best friends have supported her and given her strength through her highs and her lows.
Read MoreAs women, we often feel the pressure of the world on our shoulders: the pressure to look good, to act a certain way, and to fit into a suffocating mold. If we don’t fit into that box, we fall into the trap of feeling inadequate and unseen. Those moments, as tough as they were and as embarrassing as they are to look back on, taught me a valuable lesson.
Read MoreOn a cold winter day in early December, Shanequa Johnson, founder of Barcode Glam, had her business displayed in a shoe- and accessory-packed pop-up boutique in College Hill. When I walked in, hip hop music was playing in the background, and I immediately felt surrounded by glam.
Read MoreLaidback, unique, and inviting are just a few of the words customers have used to describe Landlocked Social House. It’s no surprise the spot is a hit among community members. With friendly staff, cozy seating, and exquisite beverages, Anne and Andrew Decker have created the perfect location to hang out and relax in Walnut Hills. We sat down with Anne to hear about her entry into the coffee world and what she’s learned since opening Landlocked Social House.
Read MoreIt was 6 degrees above zero when we started the 30 minute drive from Cincinnati to Dark Wood Farm. It was 3 degrees by the time we arrived. We knocked on the door of the small cabin set back along the treeline, hoping for a quick reply and shelter from the cold. The door swung open immediately, and we were greeted with the ready smile of Annie Woods, along with the much appreciated sound of soup bubbling on the stove.
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