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Diversity

Fountain Square city center for diversity

With Procter & Gamble, Macy's, and Toyota annually making top lists for diversity and inclusion, and active African American, Chinese, European, Indian and Gay Chambers' of Commerce, the Greater Cincinnati region might surprise those who don't automatically think of "diversity" when the Midwest or Cincinnati are mentioned. Home to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, the region boasts learning centers like UC's Center for Jewish Culture and Ideas, and a minority business accelerator founded by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber. Old standards like the Panegyri Greek Festival, Northside Pride Festival, and downtown's Cincinnati Equinox show we know how to celebrate our neighbors' diversity as well.

Diversity Features

Women in the kitchens, part 2

Andrew Welsh Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Last week, Soapbox's Andrew Welsh introduced you to Take the Cake's Melissa Mileto, whose fashion background contributes to her artistic references in the kitchen. This week, he talks food, art and inspiration with the chef-owners of Nectar, Eat Well Cafe & Takeaway and Honey.

Women in the kitchens, Part 1

Andrew Welsh Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Melissa Mileto grew up in Baltimore's Little Italy. Today, Take the Cake's chef and joint-owner oversees one of the city's busiest and most creative kitchens. She kicks off Soapbox's series that spotlights Cincinnati's female chef-owners.

My Soapbox: Jason Langdon, Cincinnati Mini-Maker Faire

Elissa Yancey Tuesday, May 07, 2013

Louisville had a fire-breathing pony. New York had 3-D printers and makerbots galore. Cincinnati Maker Faire Founder Jason Langdon looks forward to seeing what the local science, DIY and art community has to offer in the city's first all-ages, all-genres celebration of maker culture this October in Washington Park.

Seeing stars: Innovative collaboration brings top performers to school stages

Jessica Noll-Korczyk Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Bringing local, national and international artists to work with students at Cincinnati's School for Creative and Performing Arts does more than whet their appetite for the arts. It builds disciplined, savvy learners with deep bonds rooted in Over-the-Rhine.

Bridging the gap: Enjoy the Arts streamlines path to arts patronage

Andrew Welsh Tuesday, April 16, 2013

In its 32^nd year, Enjoy the Arts may be older than most of its target audience members, but its new website doesn’t show it. With a fresh look and a new approach to its high-value services, the audience-growing nonprofit is planting serious roots in the digital age with some help from local startups.

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Diversity Videos

Random Snacks of Kindness

ArtWorks Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Every summer, ArtWorks Cincinnati unleases a fleet of young art apprentices into the city—they build murals, create theater scenery and spread public art across the region. This year's projects include Random Snacks of Kindness, a new kind of entrepreneurial training program that quite literally feeds the work of non-profits. Video courtesy ArtWorks.

University of Cincinnati: If You Can Play

University of Cincinnati Tuesday, February 12, 2013

UC athletes Kyle Neyer and Emily Hayden found support and encouragement when they pitched the idea of a video in support of LGBT athletes. The result? "You Can Play."

WordPlay Cincinnati

Michael Holder Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Venture into the new world of WordPlay, a nonprofit in Northside filled with old-fashioned typewriters and modern-day dreams. Part literacy, creative expression space, part social venture initiative, WordPlay and its sister store, The Urban Legend Institute, offer a new alternative to literacy and learning for kids of all ages. Video courtesy of Michael Holder.

Cool Kids: Hi-tech show celebrates local fashions

Otherwise Nameless Tuesday, December 18, 2012

The Rise of the Cool Kids fashion event at the Bertke Electric Warehouse in Northside celebrated local designers and their work. Video courtesy Otherwise Nameless.

GOOD Ideas: Cincinnatives

The Queen City Project Tuesday, December 04, 2012

The Cincinnati-based Strive Partnership posed an important question for Cincinnatives, a group of civic-minded, problem-solving volunteers. Hear their solution for more engagement in education. Video courtesy The Queen City Project.

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