According to U.S. Census data and the Ohio Development Agency鈥檚 Ohio Poverty Report, in 2018, nearly 30 percent of Cincinnatians live in poverty. In Northern Kentucky counties, the poverty rate ranges from 9 to 20 percent.
Dozens of local agencies and organizations offer assistance and programs designed to lift people out of poverty, but what has caused the continuing high poverty rate in our region?
Joining "Cincinnati Edition" to discuss the history of poverty in Greater Cincinnati are President and Senior Specialist of Development Communications with , Melissa Currence; Department of History Chair Dr. Nikki Taylor; and Professor of History and co-editor of , Dr. Paul Tenkotte.
The Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement at Northern Kentucky University and the Cincinnatus Association will present the next , "Poverty In Our Region: History 101," with Dr. Paul Tenkotte at 7 p.m. Tuesday June 12 at the Lincoln Grant Scholar House in Covington, Kentucky. Admission is free but .
The is a collaboration of the and , a young leaders group. The Forum's purpose is to foster civil, civic dialogue on topics of community interest.
Tune in to "Cincinnati Edition" June 11 starting at 1 p.m. to hear this segment.