Where my story starts 

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Born in Cincinnati to the strongest single mom I have ever met, I have never been short of role models in my life. I am the son of Constance Hill, grandson of Robert and Lucy Hill, and great grandson of Willie Mae Ewing. My family has always been there to infuse a love of learning and education in my life. As a young black man, I watched my mom work tirelessly to make sure that my sister and I never went without a single need. But not every child has that support system. Growing up in Cincinnati gave great appreciation for the opportunities that come with a good education.

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My earliest memories were of the home where I grew up on Dalewood Road in Bond Hill. As a young kid, I spent so many days walking to the old Showcase Cinemas, playing baseball in Roselawn park, and listening to music in Swifton Commons. When we moved to Evanston, I remember seeing so many loving families in my neighborhood who cared about the quality of education their kids received. Whether it was the next-door neighbor who was a former teacher, the high school math teacher who saw promise in a goofy kid, or the lifelong friendships with instructors at all levels, I have been surrounded by educators who have shaped my passion for opening the doors of a quality education to all students.

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That is why it is so important to me that every student is given the opportunity to do their best. They are our future.

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My Education and Career

 

I am a proud product of a great Cincinnati Public Schools education. Many of my best friends to this day were made in the hallowed halls of Walnut Hills High School and on the playgrounds at Roselawn Condon. I carried that knowledge with me during my time at Hampton University and the University of Cincinnati, graduating with a Bachelor in Economics from UC and Juris Doctor from the UC College of Law.

 

Following law school, Cincinnati Public Schools continued to play an important role in my maturity. I had the opportunity to work with the Public Affairs office and the General Counsel's office with CPS. It was such a great learning experience for me and taught me about the daily challenges faced by our public school administrators. 

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Since my time with Cincinnati Public Schools, I continued to give back to my community, working for Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Greater Cincinnati and, more recently, with the Office of Equal Opportunity at the University of Cincinnati. With more than a decade of civil rights work, I have had the pleasure of conversing with people from every walk of life. I have advocated for civil rights before committees in both the Ohio House and Senate, I have advocated for justice before the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, and I have provided education on numerous Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion topics. My experience has taught me that the only way we truly make a difference in our community is if we are sincerely willing to listen to each other. In order to be a voice for those you serve, you have to listen to lessons of the past, understand challenges in the present day, and be focused on improving the tomorrow. I have that vision because I know how well made it made a difference in my life. 

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That is why I am running for re-election.

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focused on our future

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