The Harriet Beecher Stowe House

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The Harriet Beecher Stowe House has served as the primary location for meetings of the Kings and Queens group. Meetings usually entail food, affirmations from the group leaders, and guest speakers on a wide variety of topics – like insight into the criminal justice system, personal finance, ways to make a difference in your own life, and historical context. History-related topics have been presented by Chris Miller from the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center (African American history of Cincinnati), Reginald Murray from the Taft Historic Site (Buffalo Soldiers), and Christina Hartlieb from the Harriet Beecher Stowe House (Harriet/Abolition/Power of Voice). Guest speakers come to the meetings both in-person and through Zoom. In this way, we are able to bring a larger perspective to the young people in the program. The group has also taken field trips to Cincinnati Museum Center and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.

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Inside these walls, people have discussed and debated ways to improve their lives and the lives of others. We can honor the memory of the Lane Students and the social reformers of the past by stopping the violence in our own time and committing ourselves to a just and equitable future. 

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MOMS DEMAND ACTION

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Moms Demand Action is a grassroots movement of Americans fighting for public safety measures that can protect people from gun violence. We pass stronger gun laws and work to close the loopholes that jeopardize the safety of our families. We also work in our own communities and with business leaders to encourage a culture of responsible gun ownership. We know that gun violence is preventable, and we’re committed to doing what it takes to keep families safe.

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Jill Bowman, City Gun Violence Prevention Lead for the local chapter of Moms Demand Action, said, "As a volunteer with Moms Demand Action, partnering with Mitch Morris and his dedicated team at community events in every single 'hot spot' in the city demonstrates how important it is to support victims of violence as a united front. With Mitch as a partner, Moms Demand Action has been able to reach communities previously unknown to us. Working together expands both of our networks of individuals and organizations working to reduce violence in our communities. I personally consider working with Mitch a privilege.”

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PATHWAYS TO LIFE

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Pathways To Life is an educational consulting firm assisting high schools with successfully creating and growing their career and graduation pathways.  Founder Kathy Goodwin-Williams is a strong advocate for the students she guides, helping to add value to their lives by clearing a path to a state-recognized diploma, and pioneering alternative education pathways that have recently been a point of discussion at the State House. She is also an Independent Mental Health Case Manager where she works with students, helping to remove barriers to education.

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University of Cincinnati School of Criminal Justice

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Professor John Wright's friendship and collaboration with Mitch Morris goes back years. In support of Mitch's extensive anti-violence efforts, Dr. Wright worked with the Phoenix Program walking the high-crime neighborhoods of Cincinnati, speaking with those engaged in and affected by violence. He has marched with those against violence, worked with city officials to help end violence, and now proudly supports these novel approaches to intervene in the lives of youth.