The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is counting down to Family FreedomFest, a day-long festival featuring free live music, indoor and outdoor family activities and ice cream on Saturday, July 26 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Guests who visit the Freedom Center during Family FreedomFest will be able to register for a Walt Disney World Resort vacation. The prize will be awarded at the end of the day. See official rules for complete details.

“The Freedom Center is a perfect location to host Family FreedomFest, a family event planned to celebrate the importance of freedom - in the past - and today - and in the future,” said Donald Murphy, CEO of the Freedom Center.

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Members, thank you for your interest in joining us on our first ever Member outing to the historic Ripley, Ohio. Prices for the day include all our transportation, tickets to the historical houses, our specialized tour guide and lunch on the scenic Ohio River! Come travel with the Freedom Center for only $50 per adult and $40 per child. This memorable and educational outing is appropriate for all ages. Mark your calendars and RSVP today! Here is our itinerary for the day.

To RSVP for the trip or for more information please call our membership department at 513-333-7583. You can also RSVP online.

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The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center will host a community forum, “A Faith & Culture Dialogue on BODIES…The Exhibition,” on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 6 p.m. in the Center’s Harriet Tubman Theater. Part two of the discussion will be held on Thursday, May 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Cincinnati Museum Center.

The Forum will discuss issues that have arisen about the source of the bodies used in the blockbuster exhibit, “BODIES…The Exhibition,” currently on display at the Cincinnati Museum Center.

During the May 22 community forum, area faith leaders including Rabbi Gary Walter, Temple Sholom; Dr. Wenyi Wang, Falun Gong Faith and Fr. Robert Jack, will explore the rights and freedoms of the deceased and the issue of human rights. On May 29, Mr. James Jackson, Cincinnati Enquirer and Ms. Suzanne Costandi will discuss various community opinions on this issue.

The forums are designed to provide a “safe-house” environment for the public to discuss issues of human rights and science education. Small groups within the audiences will have the opportunity to dialogue with each other focusing on the question, “In what ways can I make a difference on the issue of exhibiting deceased human bodies, where the bodies are utilized with or without consent of the individual?”

Mr. Carl Westmoreland, Freedom Center Senior Advisor and Freedom Radio host, will moderate the discussions. Sponsors of the forums are the University of Cincinnati Just Community, Cincinnati MuseumCenter, Faith Community Alliance, Archdiocese of Cincinnati Catholic Social Action Office, BRIDGES for a Just Community, Cincinnati Human Relations Commission, Japanese American Citizens League (Cincinnati Chapter) and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.

If you can’t attend, you can listen to a live streaming broadcast starting at 6 p.m by clicking here. The events are free and open to the public. Parking is available for $5. For more information, please call 513.333.7518.

Thursday, May 22, 2008

6:00 p.m.

Harriet Tubman Theater, Freedom Center

Join local Faith leaders as they discuss "Bodies…The Exhibition" and explore the rights and freedoms of the deceased, and the issue of human dignity.

Part two of the discussion will take place a week later, May 29th, at the Museum Center, from 6-8 p.m.

Moderated by Carl Westmoreland, Host of Freedom Radio.

This community forum will be broadcast live on Freedom Radio at www.freedomcenter.org/freedomradio.

To RSVP, call Angela Corley at 513.333.7518.

Sponsored by: Japanese American Citizens League, Cincinnati Human Relations Commission, MLK Coalition and Bridges

Other co-sponsors: University of Cincinnati Office of Equal Opportunity, Cincinnati MuseumCenter, Faith Community Alliance and the Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati Social Action Office

Thursday, May 22, 7 p.m. Hall of Everyday Freedom Heroes

Robert Shetterly, Americans Who Tell the Truth exhibit artist and Cincinnati-native, will speak about his exhibit.

October 17 - January 11, 2009

Third Floor Changing Exhibit Gallery

Created by the National Constitution Center, Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War shows how Lincoln’s monumental struggle to save the Union transformed the nation and its Constitution.  The exhibit addresses the three principal constitutional crises of Lincoln’s presidency - the dissolution of the Union, slavery, and the suppression of civil liberties during wartime - and prompts visitors to examine current challenges to constitutional liberties.

October 4 - November 30

Third Floor

Concentrated on world-renowned photojournalist Steve McCurry’s vivid color images giving us a window into the cultures and peoples of Asia. His work reveals the consequences of war and depression, telling the story of the refugee camp or village life continuing to exist amid chaos.

July 1 - August 15

Third Floor

The history of service by African-Americans in the elite corps of U.S. Marshals is unique and strong. This exhibit honors this group’s service by sharing the stories of the first generation while raising awareness of the disparities that still affect the U.S. Marshal Service today.

April 30 - June 29

Third Floor

Be inspired by this message of hope and action created by local and international elementary students as they use art to state “I make the world a better place when I…"

Black Folks Make Movies, Inc.

RACE MOVIES: A Presentation
July 24, 2008
6:30 PM
Harriett Tubman Theater
the Freedom Center

Enjoy an exceptional evening of ‘race movie’ history with a screening of “MIDNIGHT RAMBLE: Oscar Micheaux and the Story of Race Movies.” This award winning PBS documentary, 10 years in the making, tells the story of ‘race movies,’ films made primarily by, for and about the Black Community from 1910-1950. Discussion and Q&A immediately follows with the film’s Producer and Executive Director of BLACK FOLKS MAKE MOVIES, Pamela A. Thomas. Additional recollections by Cincinnati’s own, Wm. Mallory, Sr.

Free to the public.

Kathleen Davis, Director of Contemporary Slavery Programs, has been invited to speak before the International Police Executive Symposium, which is meeting at the Freedom Center on May 14. Kathleen will discuss human trafficking as a national and global phenomenon.

IPES brings together law enforcement officials, scholars and experts in the field to address current policing issues around the world. The group meets annually and selected Cincinnati for this year’s symposium. Cincinnati Police Dept (CPD) and the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police are acting as event hosts.

Clear here to learn more.

Students from the Schiel School will be performing at 7p.m. in the Harriet Tubman Theater.