Sen. Brown launches Roundtables with Black Leaders in Cincinnati

By Eliza GreenU.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown joined local leaders in Cincinnati Aug. 27 to launch “Black Leaders for Sherrod,” a coalition of Ohio Black leaders backing Sherrod’s reelection. Hamilton County Commissioner Alicia Reece, Pastor Emeritus of New Jerusalem Baptist Church Reverend Damon Lynch Jr., Vice Mayor of the City of Cincinnati Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney, Senior Pastor of Union Baptist Church Reverend Dr. Orlando B. Yates, Lincoln Heights activist Antoinette Worsham, and Avondale Community activist Ozie Davis joined Brown for a kickoff event at the New Jerusalem Baptist Church. Hamilton County Commissioner Alicia Reece speaks at “Black Leaders for Sen. Sherrod Brown” event. Listening in back is Sen. Brown. Photo provided“As County Commissioner of one of Ohio’s most diverse counties, it’s important to me that our elected officials are fighting for the best interests of Ohio’s Black communities,” said Reece. “What makes Sherrod different is that he not only listens, he takes action. He works to secure resources from Washington and brings them back to Ohio. It’s made a tangible difference in the lives of countless Ohioans.”“Sherrod has consistently championed Black communities. From investing in our youth to protecting our voting rights, Sherrod has always stood on our side,” said Davis.Lincoln...