Young and black in Cincinnati: Words from the wise

Making a city vibrant means paying attention to all of its voices and learning from all of its wisdoms. And the story –and history – of Cincinnati wouldn't be complete without the innovation, tenacity and creativity of nearly half the city's population, which is African American. Today in Soapbox, in the first part of a two-part series, we'll tell you about four up-and-coming black Cincinnatians who are making a mark in media, education and entrepreneurship.

Making a city vibrant means paying attention to all of its voices and learning from all of its wisdoms. And the story –and history – of Cincinnati wouldn’t be complete without the innovation, tenacity and creativity of nearly half the city’s population, which is African American.

Today in Soapbox, in the first part of a two-part series, we’ll tell you about four up-and-coming black Cincinnatians who are making a mark in media, education and entrepreneurship.

Kimberly Smith

Rob Richardson

Jai (Jennifer) Washington

Eduardo (Eddie) Maisonet, III

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