Victoria Parks

Racism Declared A Public Health Crisis In Hamilton County

By • Jul 16, 2020
Julie Coppens / Democracy & Me

Hamilton County commissioners are declaring racism a public health crisis. The three-member board approved the resolution Thursday unanimously.

'We Need To Be Made Whole': Public Speaks On Plan To Declare Racism A Public Health Crisis

By • Jul 2, 2020
Bill Rinehart / WVXU

The Hamilton County commissioners are expected to vote in two weeks on a resolution declaring racism a public health crisis. About 10 people spoke about the issue Thursday during a virtual public hearing.

Hamilton County To Declare Racism A Health Crisis

By • Jun 30, 2020
Bill Rinehart / WVXU

Hamilton County commissioners are expected to vote on a resolution next month to declare racism a public health crisis.

Hamilton County Assessing COVID-19 Impact On African Americans

By • Apr 17, 2020
Public Domain / Wikimedia Commons

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted African Americans in many communities.  It's true in Hamilton County. 

Hamilton County Has Its First All-Female, Majority African American County Commission

By • Jan 11, 2020
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Howard Wilkinson, Tana Weingartner / WVXU

Former county commissioner Todd Portune got what he wanted from the Hamilton County Democratic Party's central committee Saturday morning – the appointment of his former chief of staff, Victoria Parks, to serve out the remainder of his term.