Episodes

The view from the hilltop of Covington’s Devou Park is one of the most illustrious vantage points in the area to take in the sight of Downtown Cincinnati. Evidence can be seen through the number of nationally published photos taken of Downtown Cincinnati from Devou Park's vantage point.

But many that take in this view have not considered how much the park’s wondrous over-look, enjoyed by so many today, is connected with the region's African American community.

The view from the hilltop of Covington’s Devou Park is one of the most illustrious vantage points in the area to take in the sight of Downtown Cincinnati. Evidence can be seen through the number of nationally published photos taken of Downtown Cincinnati from Devou Park's vantage point.

But many that take in this view have not considered how much the park’s wondrous over-look, enjoyed by so many today, is connected with the region's African American community.

The home of Anne Sinton, sister-in-law to President Taft, owned and lived in a monumental on the edge of downtown Cincinnati. On the walls in the foyer of the home are several original paintings created by the first Black artist, the first African American artist to receive international acclaim. 

The home of Anne Sinton, sister-in-law to President Taft, owned and lived in a monumental on the edge of downtown Cincinnati. On the walls in the foyer of the home are several original paintings created by the first Black artist, the first African American artist to receive international acclaim. 

The Union Terminal, which is one of the last great American train stations built, is now home to the Cincinnati Museum Center. This episode will talk about this historic building during the days that it operated as a train station. The episode will also talk about the founding of the international organization, The Black Elks, and its connection with Union Terminal and Northern Kentucky.