🌱 Big Brother Of The Year Award + Black Entrepreneur Fund

Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, Sean Peek, your host of the Cincinnati Daily.

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First, today's weather:

A bit of afternoon rain. High: 53 Low: 22.

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Here are the top three stories today in Cincinnati:

1. Civil rights and community activist Carl Westmoreland died in Cincinnati on Thursday at the age of 85. Westmoreland dedicated his life to fighting for Black homeownership and the preservation of Black history. He is survived by his sons Guy and Carl Westmoreland II. (The Cincinnati Enquirer)
2. Cincinnati native John Sheldon has been named Big Brother of the Year by the Big Brothers Big Sisters Ohio State Association. Sheldon and his little brother Trey will be honored in a ceremony at Ohio's Capital Building in Columbus. The brother duo will now be entered into the running for National Big and Little of the Year. (WLWT Cincinnati)
3. Cincinnati entrepreneur Rico Grant has formed a $1.5 million fund dedicated to supporting Black small business owners. The fund named Fundnoire is meant to support the next wave of Black entrepreneurs coming to Cincinnati. Grant is the owner of Gallery At Gumbo, a founder of Paloozanoire, and the executive director of SoCap. (The Business Journals)

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Today in Cincinnati:

• Mayor Visit At The School for Creative and Performing Arts (11:30 AM)
• Lent Fish Fry At The American Legion Post 484 Cincinnati, OH (4:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Faithful Friends Membership Drive benefitting SPCA Cincinnati is almost over. Click to support the shelter. (Facebook)
• Chief Washington is working with an architectural team and female firefighters to upgrade Cincinnati Firehouses for female crew members. (Twitter)
• Are you having trouble with your water bill? Cincinnati Water is offering help for those with outstanding water bills. Click to learn more. (Twitter)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow for another update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.