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Yahoo
17-05-2025
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Zion Baptist Church holds blood drive honoring Officer Brame
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – An annual blood drive held to honor the memory of fallen Dayton Police Officer Kevin Brame was Saturday, May 17. The drive was hosted by the Zion Baptist Church, in West Dayton, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The church is located at 1684 Earlham Dr. NATO summit has blood center seeking more donors, just in case Officer Brame was shot and killed in 1999 outside of his home on Cherry Drive on Monday, Nov. 1. His case is still unsolved, 25 years later. Brame's mother and the DPD are offering a $130,000 reward for information to help solve his murder. The Federal Bureau of Investigation Cincinnati is also offering a $15,000 reward. To learn more about blood donation in the Miami Valley and Versiti Community Blood Center, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
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Memorial blood drive scheduled for Dayton officer killed in 1999
A local church is hosting a memorial blood drive in honor of fallen Dayton Police Department Officer Kevin Brame. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The blood drive will take place at Zion Baptist Church on Earlham Drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 17, according to a post from the police department. TRENDING STORIES: 4.1 magnitude earthquake reported in Tennessee, felt in Ohio Medical helicopter called to crash in Clark County Search for Erica Baker continues 26 years after disappearance Officer Kevin Brame was shot while off duty in 1999. He just dropped off his children at his estranged wife's house on Cherry Drive and was walking back to his car when he was shot from behind, according to a previous News Center 7 report. The Dayton Police Department and the FBI are still working to figure out who killed Brame. >>RELATED: Decades-old cold case involving Dayton officer remains unsolved, FBI says; reward increased As previously reported by News Center 7, the FBI said they're offering up to $15,000 for information leading to the arrest of suspects involved in Brame's murder. Those interested in donating during this blood drive can schedule an appointment here. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Dayton NAACP reflects on 100+ years, what's next in 2025
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — More than 100 years of work in the Miami Valley can be found in one singular building on Salem Avenue, containing change that spans generations. The Dayton NAACP first started as Zion Baptist Church back on Feb. 9, 1915, but was officially charted by the National Board of Directors on May 10 of that same year. Local Black artist keeping Dayton's art scene alive As the NAACP Dayton Chapter comes up on its 110th anniversary this year, it is looking to the past to address future challenges. Dr. Derrick L. Foward is the current president of the NAACP Dayton Branch. He said his approach to this leadership role comes down to making sure people can live fairly, treated no differently than others. 'We got to make certain that we are protecting our people's citizens, civil, and human rights, on a daily basis,' said Foward. Those words have led to change and action in the community for decades. 'We have investigated close to 3100 complaints of discrimination,' said Foward. 'Those complaints of discrimination, is widened, is broad, and that is housing discrimination, employment discrimination, police brutality.' An important factor the NAACP wants to emphasize is it's not just African Americans it wants to help — its helping hand is extended to all who need guidance or just someone to fight for them. Dr. Foward said this aspect is deeply rooted in its founding. 'A lot of our founders were diverse, whether they were white, black, Jewish,' said Foward. 'And from our standpoint, we do what we can do to help all people.' 19 Black trailblazers that may not have been in your history book That diversity is something it will be focusing on in 2025 and beyond. The branch said the recent string of executive orders targeting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives will be its main concern. 'We're going to be looking very closely at ensuring that our community does not roll back the clocks of time here in Montgomery County,' said Foward. 'And we are going to make certain that we have watchdogs out there.' Dr. Foward said the branch will be fighting to make sure people are given a fair chance — and that quality workers are in various places. The Dayton NAACP is located at 915 Salem Avenue. To learn more visit its website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
