A Storied Past
Politician, diplomat, and activist Andrew J. Young Jr. is among those participating in the inaugural Un-Told Speaker Series. The program, presented through a collaboration between Fifth Third Bank and Visit Cincy, will focus on stories of diversity and empowerment from nationally acclaimed speakers.
The series coincides with this weekend’s Cincinnati Music Festival, one of the region’s largest cultural celebrations and tourism draws.
“Visit Cincy’s Vibe Cincinnati platform empowers diverse communities through tourism,” said Jason Dunn, group vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion at Visit Cincy. “Fifth Third’s partnership will help expand the significance of the music festival experience by adding conscious programming that will inspire generations to come and welcome locals and visitors to Vibe within our region.”
The Un-Told Speaker Series will be held at the Westin Cincinnati in downtown and at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. Admission is free with registration.
The Uncle Nearest Story and Uncovering your African Ancestry. Panel discussion to feature Victoria Early Butler, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey; Joi Brown, Jefferson County Memorial Project; and Dr. Gina Paige, AfricanAncestry.com. 11 a.m. July 22, Westin Cincinnati, 21 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati.
Women's Liberation Workshop. 9 a.m. July 23, Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. Sixth St., Cincinnati.
Raekwan the Chef, founder of Wu-Tang. 11 a.m. July 23, Westin Cincinnati.
Andrew Young, Jr. The former pastor, civil rights leader, U.S. representative, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and Atlanta mayor speaks at 2 p.m. July 23, Northern Kentucky Convention Center, 1 W. Rivercenter Blvd., Covington, Kentucky.
Registration is available at VisitCincy.com.