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A church in Roselawn has been transforming into a community hub for just over a decade, renovating a formerly dilapidated community space in an effort to return it to its glory days. But it s not just about the space. Pastor Damon Lynch III says focusing on essentials people need, like childcare and business development, creates a playing field where communities can thrive.
On a recent Sunday, at least 200 people attended the 11 a.m. service at New Prospect Baptist Church in Roselawn, masked and socially distanced. In-person services began about a month ago and it s not just gathering for worship that has people excited to reconvene. It s getting back to the fundamentals of community outreach and service the church was founded upon.
Despite rain, dozens rally for stronger police accountability
Emily Gibney
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CINCINNATI â Despite a steady rain, a large crowd gathered at the New Prospect Baptist Church in Roselawn to rally for stronger accountability for police officers involved in incidents of brutality, or where someone was killed.
The rally was led by the Cincinnati Anti-Police Brutality Coalition, a group initially organized in June 2020 in response to the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor; The group has continued to host rallies and meetings for others who have died in interactions with police officers. I hope the impact is that folks realize that there are more George Floyds, said Cory Brown, a coordinator with the group. There are more cases like this that are not getting the recognition or the acknowledgment that they need.
The Anti-Police Brutality Coalition rally was held in Roselawn on Saturday. (Source: WXIX) By Joanna Bouras | April 24, 2021 at 7:18 PM EDT - Updated April 24 at 7:18 PM
CINCINNATI (FOX19) - Dozens of people gathered on Saturday in Roselawn to ask that criminal convictions against family members be reexamined.
The Anti-Police Brutality Coalition rally started around 2 p.m. at New Prospect Baptist Church.
Those gathered shared compelling personal stories about how the lives of loved ones were changed because of one incident. They say they feel the cases need to be reopened and looked into more deeply
Taylor Pennington said her husband has been in jail for 10 years for a crime she maintains he didn’t commit.
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The unrest that tore through Over-the-Rhine in 2001 was, on the surface, about the death of Timothy Thomas and other Black men at the hands of police. But its roots went much deeper, some activists say, involving economic frustrations among Cincinnati s Black residents that continue to this day.
While the city has made some efforts to bridge a yawning wealth and income gap between its white and non-white residents, some question whether economic development that occurred after 2001 in places like Over-the-Rhine has helped or hurt the Black communities in those neighborhoods.
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1 year later, New Prospect Baptist Church returns to in-person worship
1 year later, New Prospect Baptist Church returns to in-person worship By Catherine Bodak and Maggy Mcdonel | March 7, 2021 at 8:15 PM EST - Updated March 7 at 10:29 PM
CINCINNATI (FOX19) - New Prospect Baptist Church in Roselawn returned to in-person worship service Sunday. Exactly 1 year since their doors were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Many people are very cautious, as we would expect but many others are eager to get reconnected, being inside the building, be inside the sanctuary and engage in worship together,” said Pastor James Wilson.
They say they are doing their part to make sure everyone is safe who attends.