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Activism

Sybil and Bill Miller stand next to each other in formal attire

Local couple’s civil rights activism spans decades

Bill and Sybil Miller met at Miami University more than 60 years ago and have stayed active fighting for social justice together since then.
Chloe McKinney Mar 4, 2025
Four men sit playing guitar and banjo in a sunroom

Reflections: Bob, Pete and me

When columnist Allan Winkler went to see "A Complete Unknown," the movie brought up both personal and cultural memories.
Allan Winkler Feb 22, 2025
Deloris Rome Hudson stands next to a poster presentation about the school-to-prison pipeline

Deloris Rome Hudson devotes her life to social activism

From taking part in the Rowan Hall occupation to serving as a delegate for six different elections, Deloris Rome Hudson has made activism a core part of her life.
Chloe McKinney Feb 18, 2025
Muhammad Ali stands between David and Allan Winkler

Reflections: Boxing

Columnist Allan Winkler's connections to boxing stretch from a meeting with Muhammad Ali to a current boxing program in Oxford which helps people with Parkinson's Disease.
Allan Winkler Jan 11, 2025
Prudence (Prue) Dana

Prudence Dana, former Oxford Mayor and voting rights advocate, dies

Prudence Dana, a longtime volunteer with local organizations including the League of Women Voters, died Nov. 19.
Austin Smith Dec 6, 2024
Marilyn Elzey, longtime Talawanda teacher and local activist, dies

Marilyn Elzey, longtime Talawanda teacher and local activist, dies

Marilyn Elzey died on Aug. 27, 2024. She was an English teacher at Talawanda High School for decades and a major force in local activism after her retirement.
Sean Scott Sep 6, 2024

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