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All-In Cincinnati Presents: Empower & Eats TV Show Premiere
Women’s HERstory in the Making!

Be part of a monumental evening as this exclusive event is a celebration of economic mobility, policy change, and the cultural richness that drives our community forward.
All-In Cincinnati premieres Empower & Eats, our exciting new TV show showcasing the voices of Hamilton County entrepreneurs, policymakers, and changemakers.
Get ready to experience:

• Exclusive Screening of Empower & Eats
• Fireside Chat with Featured Entrepreneurs & Policymakers
• Networking & Community Conversations
• Light Bites & Refreshments

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🗓 March 21, 2025  |  ⏰ 7pm – 9pm

Let’s celebrate Legacy, Leadership, & Liberation during Women’s HERstory Month—honoring the people who are transforming our city!

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🌱 Growing People, Growing Community
Recognizing Our Collective Strength and Amplifying Voices for a Stronger Tomorrow

Real change happens when we uplift the leaders, organizations, and businesses shaping our community. This month, we’re celebrating five dynamic community leaders and six businesses driving impact across industries in Hamilton County.

🔹 Anzora Adkins – A steadfast advocate for neighborhood transformation, Anzora ensures that youth and families in Evanston have the tools and opportunities to thrive.
🔹 Freda Epum – An acclaimed author and artist, Freda weaves powerful narratives on race, illness, and belonging, as seen in her debut memoir, The Gloomy Girl Variety Show.
🔹 Te’Airea Powell – President of the East Westwood Community Council, Te’Airea drives neighborhood growth while balancing roles as a business owner, consultant, and mom.
🔹 Rajani Menon – A dynamic civic engagement leader, Rajani advances inclusive leadership and community-driven solutions at The Women’s Fund of Greater Cincinnati Foundation.
🔹 Venita Turner – A heart transplant survivor turned advocate, Venita founded The Beat Goes On to provide housing support for transplant patients traveling to Cincinnati for life-saving care.

FEATURED BUSINESSES:

🔹 Christina Davis, CEO & Owner, Davis Cookie Collection – Creating sweet memories with handcrafted cookies and inspired recipes.
🔹 Crystal Kendrick, CEO & Owner, The Voice of Your Customer & The Voice of Black Cincinnati – Driving visibility and impact for Black businesses and community initiatives.
🔹 Jennifer Ingram, CEO & Owner, Calibrated Lens – Expanding history’s reach with the Numismatics Noir Coin Card Deck, a curated collection of rare U.S. currency featuring untold Black stories.
🔹 Kisha Johnson, CEO & Owner, The Johnson’s Daycare Center – Nurturing the next generation, providing safe, loving, and empowering care for children and families.
🔹 Shauntel Dobbins, Founder & CEO, FinanciallyU – Providing financial literacy education to equip individuals and families with wealth-building tools.
🔹 Tammie Scott, CEO & Owner, Nostalgia Wine & Jazz Lounge – Bringing nostalgia and joy to Cincinnati with a sophisticated space for music, culture, and connection.

Join us in celebrating these leaders and businesses! Their work strengthens our community and builds a legacy of opportunity for generations to come.

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By Stacy M. Brown
NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent

The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned actor Jussie Smollett’s conviction, ruling that his second prosecution for filing a false police report violated his constitutional rights. The court determined that Smollett was unjustly prosecuted after an earlier agreement with state prosecutors had resolved the charges.

In January 2019, Smollett reported being the victim of a racist and homophobic attack in downtown Chicago. He claimed two men physically assaulted him while shouting slurs and declaring, “This is MAGA country.” The report initially drew national attention and widespread condemnation of hate crimes.

Authorities later accused Smollett of orchestrating the attack, alleging he recruited two brothers, Abimbola and Olabinjo Osundairo, to stage the incident. He was charged with felony disorderly conduct for filing a false police report. In a 2019 resolution, prosecutors dropped the charges after Smollett forfeited his $10,000 bond and completed community service. However, public backlash led to appointing a special prosecutor who revived the case.

Smollett was convicted on five counts of felony disorderly conduct in 2021, based largely on testimony from the Osundairo brothers, who said Smollett planned and directed the staged assault. He was sentenced to five months in jail in 2022 but served just six days before being released pending appeal.

On Thursday, Nov. 21, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled 4-2 in Smollett’s favor, citing violations of his due process rights. “We hold that a second prosecution under these circumstances is a due process violation, and we therefore reverse defendant’s conviction,” Justice Elizabeth M. Rochford wrote.

Nenye Uche, Smollett’s attorney, welcomed the ruling. “We are thankful to the Illinois Supreme Court for restoring order to Illinois’ criminal law jurisprudence,” Uche stated. “This decision is a victory for justice and due process.”

Smollett’s acting career began in childhood, with early roles in films such as The Mighty Ducks (1992) and North (1994). In the mid-1990s, he co-starred with his siblings on the sitcom On Our Own. After a hiatus, Smollett returned to the spotlight as a musician, releasing the EP Poisoned Hearts Club in 2012, and as an actor in the independent film The Skinny.

In 2015, Smollett achieved widespread recognition for portraying Jamal Lyon on the hit TV series Empire. Jamal, the openly gay son of music mogul Lucious Lyon, became a groundbreaking character for LGBTQ+ representation on television. Smollett also contributed original music to the show’s soundtrack, which became a commercial success. His performance earned him critical acclaim and a recording contract with Columbia Records.

Smollett described his role on Empire as one of the highlights of his career, noting the impact it had on fans. “I received a letter from a kid that said Jamal gave him the courage to come out to his parents. It touched me deeply, and it’s an honor to help people,” he said in a 2015 interview.

While his legal troubles resulted in Jamal being written out of Empire during its final season, Smollett’s contributions to the show remained significant. His attorneys hope he can now rekindle his career.

“This case has always been about protecting constitutional rights,” Uche remarked. “Today, justice has prevailed.”

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Nominations for the 75th Emmy Awards were announced today from the Hollywood Athletic Club, recognizing extraordinary programming, performances and a diverse range of exceptional storytelling across multiple platforms.

The live virtual ceremony was hosted by Emmy Award-nominated actress Yvette Nicole Brown and Television Academy Chair Frank Scherma.

This season, the Emmy Awards celebrates its 75th Anniversary and the nominations were streamed live from the place it all began in 1949, the famed Hollywood Athletic Club. That relatively modest Los Angeles-area ceremony which featured just five awards categories and $5 admission tickets has evolved into television’s biggest night, celebrating excellence throughout the industry and viewed by television fans around the world. In the age of “peak TV” with close to 600 original scripted series, the nominations recognize the importance of the performers, producers, writers, directors, craftspeople, and all those who worked on television programs in the past year.

There are more than 20,000 voting members of the Academy and this year’s nominations marked the highest voter participation in Emmy history.

Succession holds this year’s top spot with 27 Emmy nominations followed by The Last of Us (24), The White Lotus (23) and Ted Lasso (21).

“We are thrilled with the historic level of participation from our voting members this Emmy season,” said Scherma. “As we approach the remarkable milestone of the Emmy’s 75th anniversary, the Academy is more appreciative than ever of another year of extraordinary content. We are honored to recognize those who have elevated the world’s favorite global medium.”

There were 38 first-time performer nominees across all performer categories this season including Jessica Chastain (George & Tammy), Elizabeth Debicki (The Crown), Taron Egerton (Black Bird), Riley Keough (Daisy Jones & The Six), James Marsden (Jury Duty), Jenna Ortega (Wednesday), Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us, Saturday Night Live, and Patagonia: Life on the Edge of the World), Aubrey Plaza (The White Lotus), Daniel Radcliffe (Weird: The Al Yankovic Story), Bella Ramsey (The Last of Us), Alan Ruck (Succession), Jason Segel (Shrinking), Jeremy Allen White (The Bear) and Steven Yeun (BEEF).

In addition to Pascal, performers with multiple nominations this year include Murray Bartlett (The Last Of Us and Welcome To Chippendales), Alex Borstein (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Family Guy), Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary and Saturday Night Live), Bill Hader (performance, directing and writing for Barry), Sharon Horgan (performance and writing for Bad Sisters), Melanie Lynskey (Yellowjackets and The Last of Us), Jason Sudeikis (performance and writing for Ted Lasso), and Ali Wong (BEEF and Tuca & Bertie).

The nominations rosters may be revised in cases where names or titles are incorrect or appeals for changes—including the addition or removal of names—are approved by the Television Academy’s Emmy Awards Committee. Producer eligibility is based primarily on title; producer nominees in certain program categories will be announced mid-August and may increase the number of multiple nominees. Final-round online voting begins August 17, 2023.

The complete list of Emmy nominations, as compiled by the independent accounting firm of Ernst & Young LLP, and other Academy news and updates are available here at Emmys.com.

The 75th Emmy Awards is currently scheduled to broadcast live on FOX on Monday, September 18, (8:00-11:00 PM EDT/5:00-8:00 PM PDT) from the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE. The 2023 Creative Arts Emmy Awards are currently scheduled to take place at the Peacock Theater over two consecutive nights on Saturday, September 9, and Sunday, September 10. An edited presentation is currently planned to air on Saturday, September 16, at 8:00 PM EDT/PDT on FXX.

List of major nominations

Outstanding Drama Series

“Andor”

“Better Call Saul”

“The Crown” 

“House of the Dragon”

“The Last of Us” 

“Succession” 

“The White Lotus” 

“Yellowjackets”

Outstanding Comedy Series

“Abbott Elementary” 

“Barry” 

“The Bear” 

“Jury Duty” 

“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” 

“Only Murders in the Building” 

“Ted Lasso” 

“Wednesday”

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Jeff Bridges as Dan Chase in “The Old Man”

Brian Cox as Logan Roy in “Succession”

Kieran Culkin as Roman Roy in “Succession”

Bob Odenkirk as Jimmy McGill, Saul Goodman, Gene Takovic in “Better Call Saul”

Pedro Pascal as Joel in “The Last Of Us”

Jeremy Strong as Kendall Roy in “Succession”

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series 

Bill Hader as Barry in “Barry”

Jason Segel as Jimmy in “Shrinking”

Martin Short as Oliver Putnam “Only Murders In The Building”

Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso in “Ted Lasso”

Jeremy Allen White as Carmen ‘Carmy’ Berzatto in “The Bear”

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Sharon Horgan as Eva Garvey in “Bad Sisters”

Melanie Lynskey as Shauna Sadecki in “Yellowjackets”

Elisabeth Moss as June Osborne in “The Handmaid’s Tale”

Bella Ramsey as Ellie in “The Last of Us”

Keri Russell as Kate Wyler in “The Diplomat”

Sarah Snook as Shiv Roy “Succession”

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series 

Christina Applegate as Jen Harding in “Dead to Me”

Rachel Brosnahan as Miriam ‘Midge’ Maisel in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”

Quinta Brunson as Janine Teagues in “Abbott Elementary”

Natasha Lyonne as Charlie in “Poker Face”

Jenna Ortega as Wednesday Addams, Goody Addams in “Wednesday”

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The Morgan Angelique Show is something that Cincinnati and the region is missing. A talk show focused on beauty, fashion and lifestyle aimed towards an often underserved and over looked audience. The Morgan Angelique Show will not only inspire viewers but educate them in the fields of (but not limited to): beauty, fashion, health/wellness, financial literacy, and more.

About The Host: 

Morgan Angelique Owens

Multifaceted Entrepreneur, Beauty Editor/Blogger, Power Influencer and Media Maven 

An entrepreneur powerhouse — Author, Consultant, Speaker, Brand Ambassador — Morgan uses her vision and voice to coach and uplift women and young girls by sharing the knowledge and expertise she’s honed in the areas of physical and mental health, beauty, personal empowerment, and lifestyle content. She uses her passion and fashion-forward savvy to authentically bridge the gap between brands and underserved audiences through her Blog, Professional Pretty. She has been featured in national publications such as Black Enterprise. Morgan has received numerous awards such as, “Woman of Influence”, “40 under 40”, and “Black History Honoree” from the Cincinnati Chamber. 

Morgan strives to empower individuals and businesses to invest in their futures and find their Sparkle. In 2021 she partnered with The Cincinnati Herald newspaper to create Herald Beauty. A beauty hub for minority women. She serves as the Chief Creative Beauty Consultant. Her Blog, Professional Pretty has been seen on Fox19 weekly, since 2020.

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By Doctor Who TV

The BBC has today announced Ncuti Gatwa is the new Doctor set to take charge of the TARDIS. Star of stage and screen, Ncuti is best known for his critically acclaimed performance in Sex Education as the iconic Eric Effiong, for which he was awarded Best Actor Award at the Scottish BAFTAs in 2020 as well as numerous nominations including Best Male Performance in a comedy programme at this year’s BAFTAs.

Speaking of his new role, Ncuti said: “There aren’t quite the words to describe how I’m feeling. A mix of deeply honoured, beyond excited and of course a little bit scared. This role and show means so much to so many around the world, including myself, and each one of my incredibly talented predecessors has handled that unique responsibility and privilege with the utmost care. I will endeavour my utmost to do the same.  Russell T Davies is almost as iconic as the Doctor himself and being able to work with him is a dream come true. His writing is dynamic, exciting, incredibly intelligent and fizzing with danger. An actor’s metaphorical playground. The entire team have been so welcoming and truly give their hearts to the show. And so as much as it’s daunting, I’m aware I’m joining a really supportive family. Unlike the Doctor, I may only have one heart but I am giving it all to this show”

Russell T Davies, Showrunner adds: “The future is here and it’s Ncuti! Sometimes talent walks through the door and it’s so bright and bold and brilliant, I just stand back in awe and thank my lucky stars. Ncuti dazzled us, seized hold of the Doctor and owned those TARDIS keys in seconds. It’s an honour to work with him, and a hoot, I can’t wait to get started. I’m sure you’re dying to know more, but we’re rationing ourselves for now, with the wonderful Jodie’s epic finale yet to come. But I promise you, 2023 will be spectacular!”

Charlotte Moore, Chief Content Officer said: “Ncuti has an incredible dynamism, he’s a striking and fearless young actor whose talent and energy will set the world alight and take Doctor Who on extraordinary adventures under Russell T Davies’ new era. ”

Further details will be announced in due course.

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By: Kyle Hicks

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Television icon Ed Asner has died at the age of 91.

Asner’s family confirmed his passing in a tweet, saying the actor died peacefully Sunday morning.

“We are sorry to say that our beloved patriarch passed away this morning peacefully. Words cannot express the sadness we feel. With a kiss on your head, Goodnight, dad. We love you,” wrote his family.

Many know Asner for his role as Lou Grant from “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and his spin-off series “Lou Grant,” which aired in the 1970s and 1980s.

Asner is the most awarded male performer in the history of the Primetime Emmy Awards, with seven awards, Deadline reports.

He also starred in many films, like “Up,” “El Dorado,” and “Elf,” to name a few.

Along with his acting work, Asner also served as the president of the Screen Actors Guild and worked as an activist for a variety of causes.

Reposted with permission from WCPO 9 Cincinnati.

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