Are you a dope DJ or producer, but struggle with marketing yourself?
Do you want to promote your on parties, but are clueless on how to draw your audience to your event?

Come learn how to “Build Your Brand” from one of the best in the business!, DJ Chris Paul!!!

THURSDAY!!! FEB 23, 2012 7PM

$3 donation goes towards DJ Program.

Calling all young aspiring musicians! Auditions will be held Feb 25th & Mar. 3rd for our new S.T.A.R.S. Program!

This weekend I attended the Core Change Summit at the Millenium hotel.  The focus of the summit was to gather people from all walks of life in one place to discuss challenges and solutions to Cincinnati’s inner city.  It was impressive to see so many people (700 registered) in one room who all seemed to have a welcoming spirit about them. From the beginning of the Summit we learned about the possibilities of what happens when “improbable people” collaborate.

We were then shown a success story of an improbable relationship which was the story of the white CEO of Cincinnati bell and the Black principle of Taft high school.  Their teamwork has lead to a complete turnaround in the graduation rate of students in Taft. After hearing their inspiring story most of the folks around me were saying “these type of improbable partnerships need to happen more.”

In my opinion one of our city’s challenges is that we often don’t have opportunities to get to know each other but it felt like everyone at the Core Change summit came with an open mind and heart ready to absorb each others experiences. Although I was unable to attend the entire summit I felt like one of the best outcomes was that new relationships were built. Other attendants and I were able to share our stories and ideas about Cincinnati with one another and we may not have ever had a chance to do so otherwise.  I believe that as our city’s residents continue to talk to each other we will see each other more as “neighbors” and together we will make Cincinnati more of a place of opportunity for all.

Written By Brother Abdullah

Public Allies Cincinnati , STRIVE & Elementz teamed up for a Community Forum here at the center for a open discussion about the positives and negatives of living in Cincinnati. Needless to say, we had a great turnout and many voices were heard. The premise of the conversation explored whether or not Cincinnati deserved to be voted in the top 100 for cities for youth to live in. Citizens of all walks of life and ages came to offer their opinions and ideas. Once again we would like to thank Public Allies & STRIVE for partnering with us to ensure that the opinions of our youth are heard!