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Jessica Esemplare

Jessica Esemplare is the managing editor of Soapbox Cincinnati and a graduate of Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. Shortly after completing her degree in magazine journalism, she began covering local and regional topics at The Cincinnati Herald and, later, as an editor at Ohio Magazine. Her writing has also been featured in U.S. News and World Report.

Jessica Esemplare's Latest Articles

The rise of Nazi Germany: Part two, as told by a local Holocaust survivor

In the second part of this story, Dr. Al Miller talks about his family’s escape from Germany after Kristallnacht. Although he has shared his experience many times, he feels it is important now, as the country faces rising COVID cases, civil unrest, and the use of Nazi symbols to promote the current administration.

The rise of Nazi Germany: Part two, as told by a local Holocaust survivor

In the second part of this story, Dr. Al Miller talks about his family’s escape from Germany after Kristallnacht. Although he has shared his experience many times, he feels it is important now, as the country faces rising COVID cases, civil unrest, and the use of Nazi symbols to promote the current administration.

The rise of Nazi Germany: Part one, as told by a local Holocaust survivor

In this two-part series, Dr. Al Miller talks about being a child in Berlin during the 1930s. He shares his story as the country is experiencing civil unrest due to police brutality against people of color, and because nearly 50% of people in the United States only have the vaguest notion that the Holocaust happened, and many have never heard of it.

The rise of Nazi Germany: Part one, as told by a local Holocaust survivor

In this two-part series, Dr. Al Miller talks about being a child in Berlin during the 1930s. He shares his story as the country is experiencing civil unrest due to police brutality against people of color, and because nearly 50% of people in the United States only have the vaguest notion that the Holocaust happened, and many have never heard of it.

The right side of history: How white allies can support people of color

George Floyd’s death has caused civil unrest throughout the country. Here’s how one local woman is activating change.

The right side of history: How white allies can support people of color

George Floyd’s death has caused civil unrest throughout the country. Here’s how one local woman is activating change.

The Census Bureau is conducting a public awareness campaign to fill out the form.
Don’t count yourself out: complete the Census forms

Without an accurate assessment of our population, Northern Kentucky will lose much-needed federal funding.

Bartering in the time of coronavirus: what neighbors are trading

We used to have our own flour and AA batteries. Now we’re relying on the kindness of others, as shelves are often empty and online shipping experiences delays.

Bartering in the time of coronavirus: what neighbors are trading

We used to have our own flour and AA batteries. Now we’re relying on the kindness of others, as shelves are often empty and online shipping experiences delays.

Don’t count yourself out: complete your census forms ASAP

Without an accurate assessment of our population, Cincinnati will lose much-needed federal funding.

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