🥊 Cincinnati comic book resurrects forgotten Filipino boxing legend. "Filipino Assassin" tells the untold story of Vincent Manago Hambright, an immigrant boxer who made his mark in the Queen City. Created by author Jay B. Kalagayan and illustrated by Dylan Speeg, the comic draws on research by local historian James Tecco. The illustrated biography chronicles Hambright's journey from his birth in the Philippines through his boxing career, military service, and tragic early death. The project highlights Asian American history in Cincinnati, with Tecco documenting these stories through his dedicated Instagram account.
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🎭 Cincinnati's week bursts with festivals, music, and historic celebrations. Lafayette's bicentennial festivities kick off Monday with ceremonies welcoming an interpreter portraying the historic figure at the Riverfront Public Landing. Taste of Cincinnati returns Saturday through Monday, offering the culinary delights that prompted Guy Fieri to call Cincinnati "one of the really cool food cities." Sports fans can catch Reds vs. Cubs games all weekend, while water enthusiasts can make a splash at the season openings of both Soak City and Aqua Adventures waterparks. Arts and culture offerings include the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra's May Festival, a new "Mrs. Dalloway" musical, and special exhibitions at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.
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🌪️ Deadly tornadoes sweep Midwest, leaving at least 27 dead. Matthew 25: Ministries is sending aid to devastated communities after the severe weather that killed 18 people in Kentucky alone. Meanwhile, HeliStorm 2025 is preparing to showcase helicopters at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, and Grammy-nominated R&B artist Durand Bernarr continues to carve out his unique musical space. In other news, Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope in history, vowed to work for unity during his inaugural Mass before 200,000 attendees in St. Peter's Square.
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