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Fashion and film merge at Jackson Street Farms event showcasing local youth creativity
Coverage of the Jackson Street Farms film & fashion showcase led by THM youth.
Bengals partner with The Heights Movement, winner of 2025 Earn Your Stripes
Season-long partnership announcement highlighting THM/Jackson Street Farms.
Four months after neo-Nazi rally, residents continue search for accountability
Community leaders, including THM, press for accountability.
“Today is the time to come together”: Residents prepare to revitalize old elementary school
WCPO spotlights THM-led efforts to reimagine the former school as a hub.
“Generations of trauma”: What’s next for Lincoln Heights after neo-Nazi hate rally?
Report on next steps in the community, highlighting THM’s role.
Let’s Talk Cincy: A community conversation in response to a Neo-Nazi demonstration
Community discussion segment following the demonstration near Lincoln Heights.
Lincoln Heights teenagers spend snow day warming hearts
THM teens shovel for seniors across the village during a winter storm.
A Lincoln Heights senior was trapped in snow. Then her neighbors came knocking.
THM youth and young adults clear driveways for elders.
Greater Cincinnati community’s prayers answered after CPD gun range moved
Update after years of advocacy from THM and partners.
From farming to fashion: Jackson Street Showcase to show off youths’ talents
Preview of the Jackson Street Showcase at Jackson Street Farms.
Swing for Scholarships golf scramble (Cadillac giveaway)
Segment featuring THM’s fundraiser for scholarships.
The Heights Movement hosts Plant and Sip for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day community event hosted by THM.
Street festival aims to steer young people away from street violence
Festival organized by youth in THM’s Jackson Street Farm program.
Festival to raise awareness around youth violence & prevention
Preview of the Jackson Street Farms festival started by THM.
Talks of CPD gun range getting relocated brings back health concerns
Coverage includes community voices working with THM on gun-range impacts.
Hamilton County to announce plans, funding to rehome CPD gun range
Commissioners outline move; story quotes THM leaders.
Lincoln Heights group honored by WeTHRIVE! for engaging families
THM named 2022 WeTHRIVE! Champion for Family Engagement.
United Way announces winners of inaugural Greater Cincinnati Changemakers Awards
THM recognized as the Grassroots Nonprofit honoree.
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Tell Mayor Cranley to shut down the gun range
Whether white, black, or brown, we all want to raise our families in safe and enriching neighborhoods. Yet, CPD is using the black community of Lincoln Heights for an outdoor gun range. The constant loud gun fire, shots through homes and cars, and complete disregard is traumatizing and disrespectful. This action is calling on Mayor Cranley and CPD Chief Isaacs to SHUT DOWN the gun range.
cincinnati City Council holds hearing on gun range
"I'm here tonight because I want the thing gone ASAP," the vice mayor of Lincoln Heights, Jeannie Stinson
“GIFTS FOR GRADES” 2ND ANNUAL TOY DRIVE
Schools, non-profits, and businesses are teaming up to reward kids who keep their grades up
Black Excellence in the Village
The Better Bus Coalition, in partnership with The Heights Movement (THM), is continuing the work to beautify bus stops and transit routes in the Village of Lincoln Heights (LH). We are excited to support THM on the launch of “Black Excellence in the Village” project, which highlights the marvelous history of LH and some of its greatest contributors to the world. This is also part of THM’s launch of becoming a My Brother’s Keeper Community with the endorsement of Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and in conjunction with the Obama Foundation.
Heights Movement grows as residents band together to end cpd gun range
Alicia Franklin's 4-year-old son is terrified to go outside most days during the daylight hours due to the almost constant sound of gunfire and occasional shouting coming from a location about 500 yards from their Lincoln Heights home. Her oldest son, who is 10, struggles to concentrate on the schoolwork he is doing remotely during the pandemic due to the noise.
Heights Movement protests CPD shooting range in neighborhood
The Heights Movement protested outside of a CPD shooting range Friday afternoon. Speakers shared stories and reasons this is damaging their community.
Our pain is now front and center
Lincoln Heights leaders say current unrest is black America reaching its boiling point.
What Lincoln Heights' history reveals about America's 'watershed moment'
WCPO reporter Monique John to explain what Lincoln Heights' history of economic exclusion and police corruption reveals about what she described as America's "watershed moment in reckoning with police violence.
Lincoln Heights asking that Cincinnati Police gun range be moved
Residents in Lincoln Heights and Evendale protested outside the Cincinnati Police Department’s gun range on Friday, asking city leaders to move the range.
wE’RE IN IT FOR THE LONG HAUL
The Heights Movement: How five young professionals are working to bring growth to Lincoln Heights.
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Meet 5 Men With A Plan To Change Lincoln Heights
Now a group of five young professionals are banding together for their community because they believe Lincoln Heights is on the verge of a turnaround. The men behind The Heights Movement want to improve their community and attract new residents.
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