Art and Culture
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Do you know: What a sundown or sunset town is
by Barbara Kyles Do you know? A sundown or sunset town was a town, city, or neighborhood in the US that excluded non-whites after dark. The term sundown came from the signs that were posted stating that people of color had to leave the town by sundown. Take a look at this story from Dorothy…
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Do you know: Cornrows were used to help slaves escape slavery?
by Barbara Kyles Do you know? Jonathan Ellis reports that slaves used cornrows to transfer information and create maps to the north. Since slaves were not allowed to read or write they had to pass information through cornrows. Take a look and welcome to Black history…
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“I think I might miss it.”
Ricky Fairrow from the Landen Lake neighborhood took these photos with a 360 camera and the caption, “Bye Bye Snow. I think I might miss it ?”.
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Wounded Heroes Documentary Brings Hope to Our Military, First Responders, and Everyone Battling Post Traumatic Stress
Wounded Heroes Documentary is a film dedicated to saving the lives of our veterans and anyone suffering from Post Traumatic Stress. The life saving film will officially be released for the public to view via streaming services TOMORROW. It is tragically reported that more than 20 veterans commit suicide a day, with the suicide rate for…
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Take a look: Do you know about Garrett Morgan
by Barbara Kyles Do you know about the black inventor of traffic lights, gas masks & more…? The African History tells us that Garrett Morgan “was a groundbreaker for African American inventors with his patents, he invented many including hair straightening product, a breathing device, a revamped sewing machine and an excellent traffic signal.” Take…
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Birds Eye view of Loveland, Ohio in snow
Loveland, Ohio – Here is Downtown Loveland in a high-resolution aerial 4K Drone video produced by CincyPhotography.
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Searching for nature? Virtual Class: Explore 101- Spring Flowers of Cincinnati
Loveland, Ohio – Tired of winter? Try out the Library’s online classes for flower arranging and making your own natural care products. Spending time outside has become essential this past year, and a lot of us have explored parks, hiking trails, and other natural escapes. Maybe you’ve noticed new plants on your adventures. Southwestern Ohio bursts…
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Take a look: Cincinnati’s Black Brigade
by Barbara Kyles Do you know about the Cincinnati’s Black Brigade? The Voice of Black Cincinnati writes: A local judge, William Martin Dickson, visited the various regiments’ camps and removed the black men who had been seized. Organizing the men along military lines and christening them the Black Brigade. Take a look and welcome to…
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Take a look: “Cincinnati Cobra”
by Barbara Kyles Do you know about the “Cincinnati Cobra”? Ezzard Charles (1921-1975) was Cincinnati’s only World Heavyweight Boxing Champion. Take a look and welcome to Black history… “Total Fighter,” is a narrative, nonfiction podcast about Ezzard Charles, Cincinnati’s heavyweight champion, and hosted by Loveland native Ricky Mulvey. The podcast shines a new light on…
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Virtual Book Talk: BED Time Book Talk from the Library
Loveland, Ohio – This book reading series is Co-sponsored by the Loveland Diversity Advisory Board and the Library. Virtual Book Talk: BED Time Book Talk Monday, March 8, 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM Monthly at Loveland Branch The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County wants you and your children to join them for a BED (Books…
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