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The future of Lincoln Heights can be even better than its historic past.
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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