Black Brigade News Today

By Ryan ClarkNKyTribune reporterDuring the Civil War, when the residents of Cincinnati feared they would be attacked by the South, the “Black Brigade” — a group of African-Americans who ar

By Steve PrestonSpecial to NKyTribuneIn honor of Black History Month, we offer this encore column that originally appeared in Our Rich History on February 18, 2019.As the City of Cincinnati

A career archaeologist is digging for answers regarding four historic artifacts in Southgate's Evergreen Cemetery. His research has uncovered some answers, but questions remain.

Their service is recognized in a lasting way through a monument at Smale Riverfront Park.

Sarah and Peter Fossett, prominent Black citizens in Civil War-era Cincinnati, stood up to abolish slavery and desegregate the city’s streetcar.

When Cincinnati was under siege by Confederate forces, Gen. Lew Wallace led the citizens to defend the city. He was the right man at the right time.

Ft. Wright has passed a resolution calling for the new Ohio River bridge to be named in honor of the historic Black Brigade of Cincinnati.

By Patricia A. ScheyerNKyTribune reporterTim Siegrist, a resident of Ft Wright, spoke to a recent Ft Wright city council meeting to suggest a name for the companion bridge scheduled to be built

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