The current state of American politics feels broken. At a time when millions are at risk of losing healthcare, when vital local programs, from afterschool enrichment to housing assistance are being cut, and when political debate has morphed into a culture war where logic is optional and division is expected, it’s easy to understand why so many people feel powerless. But we cannot afford apathy, not now.

18‑Year‑Old Brooke Gates empowers students in Africa through scholarships and service. At just 18 years old, Northmont High School graduate Brooke Gates is proving that youth, compassion, and initiative can ripple across continents. Inspired by a simple question from a Liberian schoolgirl, Gates founded the Brooke Gates Project, a grassroots effort that’s already awarded scholarships to more than 50 students in Liberia—and she’s just getting started.

Honoring Rosa Hawes: A Pioneer of Housing Equity in Dayton A Legacy of Service and Advocacy

Charles Simms Development building homes in Wright Dunbar Village

Dayton leaders shared a bold vision for downtown’s future at the June 3rd Dayton Business Journal forum. With $22M in city funding leveraging $500M in private investment, over 1,000 new housing units, and a $130M Center City project underway, the region is thriving. Arts, public safety, transit, and small business support are central to the plan. The goal: a vibrant, connected downtown with 10,000 housing units, renewed public spaces, and expanded transportation by 2030.

The “Making Memories” Golf Classic is an impactful event aimed at raising awareness and funds to combat Alzheimer’s disease. By participating in this golf classic, you become an essential part of the movement to eradicate this devastating condition. Your involvement not only enhances the event but also contributes significantly to the ongoing fight against Alzheimer’s.

June is a time to honor the cherished bonds that families share, and this year, Sophia Learning Center celebrates National Family Month with the much-anticipated return of the center’s annual fundraiser, Gospel on Skates – Family Night! Scheduled for Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Orbit Fun Center in Huber Heights.

Miami Valley Urban League Announces their 2025 Pillar Award Recipients

On Sunday, June 1, 2025, the Dayton Art Institute (DAI) will welcome art lovers of all backgrounds to the museum, free of charge, for a special Art For All day.

Spectrum Announces $50,000 Donation to Wesley Dayton Through Spectrum Community Center Assist

The Montgomery County Board of Developmental Disabilities Services (MCBDDS) has named Kamarr Gage its new Superintendent effective May 26, 2025. 

NAACP Dayton Hosts City Leaders Discussing Bussing Changes

The Dayton Branch National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), in partnership with Kroger, Fuyao, and retired...

By: Ben Jealous With the holiday season approaching, it seems that our country could not be more divided. That division has been perhaps...

Learn to Earn Dayton has aligned with community partners to implement a local pilot program that would “level the playing field” for...

Aug 26, 2024 Learn to Earn Dayton announces the official kick-off for My Voice. My City. My Future. , an initiative in partnership with...

Men’s Day 2023 at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church

“You Hear Me but Do You See Me… We’re Here,” Mental Health Event Hosted by YLAG

72nd Dayton NAACP Hall of Freedom Awards

Omega CDC Celebrates the Journey on Hope Road at the Hope Live Here Gala