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Celebrating Black Empowerment during MLK weekend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 30, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@cincymuseum.org Cincinnati Museum Center hosts celebration of Black empowerment in honor of MLK weekend Saturday, January 17 WHAT: Cincinnati Museum Center is celebrating the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black empowerment with a day of programming Saturday, January 17. The daylong celebration will highlight the history, present and future of Black excellence through art, performances,
With Jubilation, Freedom Center reveals first special exhibit for 2026
Source FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 8, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: Suzanne Buzek (513) 333-7519, sbuzek@nurfc.org The story, accomplishments of legendary Fisk Jubilee Singers® comes to Cincinnati January 19 CINCINNATI – The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is proud to reveal its first special exhibit for 2026. Jubilation! Ambassadors on a Sacred Journey will occupy the Freedom Center’s Skirball Gallery from January 19, to June 21, 2026, allowing visitors to learn about the Fisk Jubilee Singers®,
Freedom Center announces 21st annual King Legacy Celebration
Source FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 25, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: Suzanne Buzek (513) 333-7519, sbuzek@nurfc.orgFreedom Center announces 21st annual King Legacy Celebration Kroger returns as presenting sponsor for fourth consecutive year CINCINNATI – The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center will honor the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with the 21st annual King Legacy Celebration on Monday, January 19, 2026. “For us, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is not a ‘day off,’ but a ‘day
All-star musical lineup headlines International Freedom Conductor Awards
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 18, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@nurfc.org All-star musical lineup headlines International Freedom Conductor Awards September 27 Aronoff performances to include Deborah Cox, Keith Robinson, MAJOR. and Syleena Johnson; tickets on sale now CINCINNATI – On Saturday, September 27, 2025, the National Underground Railroad® Freedom Center will turn up the lights and the volume for one unforgettable night. The International Freedom Conductor® Awards,
Freedom Center will bestow its highest honor on five freedom heroes Sept. 27
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 31, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@nurfc.org Freedom Center will bestow its highest honor on five freedom heroes Emmy Award-winner Tamron Hall hosts International Freedom Conductor Awards, presented by Procter & Gamble, at the Aronoff Center Sept. 27; tickets on sale Friday CINCINNATI – This fall, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center will bestow its highest honor to modern-day freedom heroes and equity advocates during
3CDC Newsletter 06.18.25
Source Juneteenth is a time for reflection, celebration and cultural appreciation — and there are many ways to celebrate this week in Cincinnati! Joy and community were the hallmarks of the earliest Juneteenth celebrations, bringing people together around music, food, and friends. Tomorrow, beginning at 10AM at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, join your neighbors for a Juneteenth Jubilee featuring live music, food trucks, family activities, and a community market where you can shop small
Orlando Brown, Jr. returns for Juneteenth Jubilee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 16, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@nurfc.org Orlando Brown, Jr. returns as featured guest for Freedom Center's Juneteenth Jubilee Live music, food trucks, community market and more June 19; free admission all day CINCINNATI – Orlando Brown, Jr. is again joining theNational Underground Railroad Freedom Center’s Juneteenth Jubilee. The Cincinnati Bengal will be the event’s featured guest as the Freedom Center turns Freedom Way into a street festival
Freedom Center's Juneteenth Jubilee returns June 19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 29, 2025 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@nurfc.org Freedom Center brings back Juneteenth Jubilee street festival Live music, food trucks, community market and more June 19; free museum admission CINCINNATI – The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is once again turning Freedom Way into a street festival to celebrate freedom. The Freedom Center’s second annual Juneteenth Jubilee will feature live music, food trucks, a market of community vendors,
Freedom Center announces King Legacy Celebration keynote
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 25, 2024 MEDIA CONTACT: Cody Hefner (513) 608-5777, chefner@nurfc.org Freedom Center welcomes Wendy Ellis, DrPH, as 2025 King Legacy Celebration keynote Annual celebration of Dr. King's legacy calls a new generation forward to dismantle systemic inequity; presented by Kroger CINCINNATI – The National Underground Railroad Freedom Centerannounced equity innovator, researcher and documentarian Wendy Ellis, DrPH, as keynote for its 20th annual 2025 King Legacy Celebration,