Inspiration 1050

01/08/2025

⭐Tune in for another special Hoxworth update for our weekend Community Focus program! ⭐

Ashley Smith, Sr. Public Information Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, joins us to share about the ongoing need for blood donations + the efforts taken to streamline the donor process. Alongside some great incentives available in August, you can be sure that when you donate blood with Hoxworth you're saving lives LOCALLY! 💖

Visit https://hoxworth.org/ and tune in on Inspiration 1050 AM / 103.1 FM at any of the following times for more information!

Saturday 8/02 - 1:15pm
Sunday 8/03 - 4pm
Tuesday 8/05 - 4:45pm

Hoxworth Blood Center, an internationally-recognized leader in transfusion medicine, was founded in 1938 and is currently the oldest operating blood bank in the country. Hoxworth serves more than 30 area hospitals and medical centers and collects more than 100,000 units of blood products to help sav...

31/07/2025

29/07/2025

Mark your calendars for the 37th Midwest Black Family Reunion weekend from Thursday, August 14th through Sunday, August 17th!

4 days of FREE events for everyone! Check out https://myblackfamilyreunion.org/ for more details!

TriHealth’s Presents the 37th Annual Black Family Reunion: August 14–17, 2025. Days Remaining until Event BFR Events Come out and enjoy the BLACK FAMILY REUNION LOUNGE during the Cincinnati music festivalFriday Jul 2510 :00-6:00 pm BFR College TourCollege Tour – August 15th Cincinnati Reds Bla...

28/07/2025

✨Last July update as we head into August events!! If your church/ministry has any free admission public events coming up in August, NOW is the time to send us the details so we can help spread the word for free--link below!✨

🍎 Be Blessed Ministries will be hosting their Annual Back To School Bash on Friday, August 8th! Come out and celebrate the start of the school season with free book bags, school supplies, food, pop up food pantry and more! The Back to School Bash will run from 10am-3pm on Friday, August 8th at 3001 Queen City Avenue in Cincinnati!

🎒 Legacy Pointe Church will also be celebrating the school season with Backpacks for Success, an event filled with music, fun, free bookbags and school supplies! This event will run from 11am-2pm on Saturday, August 9th at the Kennedy Heights Art Center Lindner Annex at 6620 Montgomery Road in Cincinnati. Child and parent must be present to receive school supplies, which will be on a first-come-first-served basis. Additionally, please register ahead of time here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-annual-community-block-party-backpacks-giveaway-tickets-1426094068749?aff=oddtdtcreator

🌠 The 5th Annual Hopefest event will take place on Sunday, August 10th! Join fellow Cincinnatians to spread the message of “hope” at Cincinnati’s Fountain Square from 4-6pm!

✏️ Come join the 5th Annual Northside Back-to-School Community Event on Saturday August 16th at the McKie Rec Center! There will be free resources for families including backpacks with school supplies, personal hygiene items, haircuts, food, entertainment, & resources for the entire family. This event is free, open to the public, and will run on a first come, first serve basis. Children must be present to receive supplies. Join this event on Saturday August 16th from 1-4pm at 1655 Chase Ave. in Cincinnati.

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28/07/2025

✨ It’s not too late!
Vacation Bible School kicks off tonight! — and we’re saving a seat for YOU! 🙌
📆 July 28 – Aug 1 | 6:00–8:30 PM
Ages 4–15 get faith-filled fun, food, and friendship
📖 Adults — we’ve got something for you too: nightly teaching from Dr. Tony Evans’ Theology You Can Count On!
🍽️ Dinner served nightly from 6-6:45 PM | Classes begin nightly @ 7:00 PM |🎒 Book bag + supply giveaway Friday!

Come grow with us — bring the whole family!

25/07/2025

🎙️ LIVE TODAY at 12 PM! Join us for a special edition of the Alicia Reece Soul Food Radio Show Podcast broadcasting live from the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library (Main Branch)! 📚🎧

We’re getting ready for the Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame with a powerful fireside chat featuring three legendary guests: Regina Belle, Dottie Peoples, and Penny Ford 🙌🏾🔥

📍 Pull up in person at the Downtown Library
📲 Or tune in on Facebook, YouTube, or Inspiration 103.1 FM

Let’s celebrate our music legends and get ready for the big day this Saturday! 🎶✨

23/07/2025

🎒 We have a great lineup of events! Keep an eye out for the Back to School events for FREE book bags and school supplies for children! 🎒

⭐The 2025 Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Saturday, July 26th! Come dressed in all white and join the celebrations including live performances and special guest appearances at 12pm at 190 W Mehring Way!

🏫 Join St. Mark’s Vacation Bible School week from Monday July 28th through Friday, August 1st! All ages 4 and up are welcome to attend these sessions from 6-8:30pm nightly. Dinner will be served at 6pm with a special bookbag and school supply giveaway on the last day for participants only. Join Monday through Friday, July 28th through August 1st for Vacation Bible School at 2365 Compton Rd. in Cincinnati.

🍎 Be Blessed Ministries will be hosting their Annual Back To School Bash on Friday, August 8th! Come out and celebrate the start of the school season with free book bags, school supplies, food, pop up food pantry and more! The Back to School Bash will run from 10am-3pm on Friday, August 8th at 3001 Queen City Avenue in Cincinnati!

🎒 Legacy Pointe Church will also be celebrating the school season with Backpacks for Success, an event filled with music, fun, free bookbags and school supplies! This event will run from 11am-2pm on Saturday, August 9th at the Kennedy Heights Art Center Lindner Annex at 6620 Montgomery Road in Cincinnati. Child and parent must be present to receive school supplies, which will be on a first-come-first-served basis. Additionally, please register ahead of time through the link on our websites events pages.

Submit your event here: https://inspiration1050.com/community-calendar/
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22/07/2025

🌟special LIVE on location broadcast of Alicia Reece’s Soul Food this Friday at noon🌟

Tune in on Inspiration 1050AM and 103.1FM, or hear the conversation in person at the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library downtown!