Preserve History
Document local people, institutions, neighborhoods, movements and milestones so that our history remains accessible to future generations.
Amplifying Our History. Celebrating Our Culture. Inspiring Our Future.
Connecting Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky with the people, places, stories, art and cultural traditions that shape the African-American experience.
Explore Our Stories Learn About UsAfrican-American Cultural Historical Producers
We are a collaborative network of cultural and historical producers dedicated to preserving, producing and sharing African-American history and culture. Through media, storytelling, public programs, art and community engagement, we help ensure that important voices and experiences are documented, celebrated and passed forward.
Celebrate Culture
Showcase the artists, traditions, creativity and community institutions that continue to shape African-American life and culture.
Produce & Share
Create multimedia stories, educational resources, programs and experiences that bring history to life for audiences of all ages.
Our Work
Rise Cincy serves as a platform for cultural producers to collaborate, tell compelling stories and connect historical knowledge to the present. Our work can include documentaries, interviews, digital exhibits, oral histories, podcasts, educational programs, community events and artistic projects.
History is more than what happened. It is what we preserve, teach, interpret and carry forward.
History + Art + Media + Community
Stories That Rise
Discover the stories of African-American Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky—from historic neighborhoods and civil-rights leaders to artists, entrepreneurs, educators and everyday people whose lives helped build our communities.
People
Profiles, interviews and oral histories celebrating the people who made—and continue to make—history.
Places
Explore churches, schools, businesses, neighborhoods and landmarks with deep cultural and historical significance.
Culture
Experience music, visual art, theater, literature, food, traditions and the creative legacy of our community.
Programs & Events
Community History Programs
Lectures, conversations, exhibits and public-history experiences.
Lectures, conversations, exhibits and public-history experiences.
Cultural Showcases
Programs highlighting local artists, performers, filmmakers and storytellers.
Programs highlighting local artists, performers, filmmakers and storytellers.
Educational Experiences
Resources and programming designed to connect students, families and educators with African-American history.
Resources and programming designed to connect students, families and educators with African-American history.
Connect With Rise Cincy
Have a story to share, a cultural project to promote, or an idea for collaboration? We welcome connections with historians, artists, educators, filmmakers, organizations and community members.