April Meeting: Arts and Activism
Join fellow Cincinnatus members and guests for an engaging evening that brings together art, reflection, and conversation at the Kennedy Heights Arts Center. The evening will begin with an opportunity to explore the powerful exhibition We’re All Healing: Tending to the Wounds We Were Taught to Hide, in which diverse artists explore vulnerability and rest as an act of resistance. Participants will have time to tour the exhibit with curator Zuri Ali before a lite dinner and the formal program begins. Following dinner, the program will feature a performance by Pones, empowering individuals to express themselves, understand one another, and better their communities through dance. The evening will conclude with a presentation by award-winning editorial cartoonist Kevin Necessary about using art and satire to comment on social and political issues and spark public dialogue. This special gathering provides a unique opportunity to experience the intersection of arts, activism, and civic conversation in one of Cincinnati’s vibrant cultural spaces.
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Education Panel Hosts Virtual April Conversation
Join the Cincinnatus Association’s Education Panel for a virtual meeting on April 20 featuring Jenny Mauch, Vice President of KidFuture CPS (formerly Activities Beyond the Classroom), a new, independent nonprofit created to strengthen public education by aligning community investment with the opportunities that matter most for students-inside and beyond the classroom. Building on the legacy of Activities Beyond the Classroom, KidFuture brings greater focus, equity, and strategic alignment to how Cincinnati supports its public schools. During this conversation, Jenny will share insights into how these experiences strengthen student learning and opportunity across the region, as well as the partnerships that make them possible. Members are encouraged to attend to learn more about this important work and explore how community leadership can help support equitable educational opportunities for local students.
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Education Panel Hosts In-Person May Conversation
The Cincinnatus Association’s Education Panel invites members to join an in-person meeting on May 20 at the Winton Woods School District North Campus featuring Superintendent Steve Denny. During this discussion, Superintendent Denny will provide a candid look at how school funding works in Ohio and the real impact it has on students, schools, and the broader community. Using Winton Woods as a case study, he will explore the challenges districts face in balancing resources, maintaining quality educational programs, and meeting the evolving needs of their students and families. This is an opportunity for members to gain a deeper understanding of one of the most important issues shaping public education today, ask questions, and engage in thoughtful conversation about how education policy and funding decisions influence the vitality of our region.
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Support the 2026 Donald and Marian Spencer Awards
Mark your calendars now for one of Cincinnati’s most inspiring evenings! The 2026 Donald and Marian Spencer Spirit of America Awards Dinner, presented by the Cincinnatus Association, will take place on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Join us as we honor individuals and organizations whose work uplifts equity, inclusion, and civic engagement across our region. This unforgettable event celebrates the legacy of Donald and Marian Spencer and their vision for a stronger, more united community.
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2026 Spencer Award Recipients Announced
The Cincinnatus Association will present the Eleventh Annual Donald and Marian Spencer Spirit of America Awards, honoring five Cincinnati area businesses and non-profits for promoting a commitment to prioritize serving diverse populations with equity and inclusivity. The awards dinner will be held on May 21, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Cincinnati. Retired WLWT5 anchor/reporter Courtis […]
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Gerrymandering distorts democracy
Cincinnatus President Rhonda Holyfield-Mangieri speaks for the Association in the op-ed about Issue One, which is designed to counteract gerrymandering: “The consequences of not addressing gerrymandering with a fair process are dire. Faith in our democracy is undermined when voters believe their voices – their votes – don’t matter.”
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Cincinnatus celebrates Cincinnati
A statue of our namesake. A tower of bells. And a fanciful pig. Cincinnatus celebrates our city on the riverfront with a statue of Cincinnatus, A carillon (soon to play songs on demand), and a flying pig, Lucius Q. Cincinnatus. These projects on the city’s riverfront are in partnership with the Cincinnati Parks Board. A fourth project, a statue celebrating civil rights activist Marian Spencer, was an alliance led by the Woman’s City Club of Greater Cincinnati.
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