By Vada Stephens
The Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame has been recently honored by Blavity as one of the top 11 museums and monuments nationwide that keep the spirit of Black music alive. From Prince’s Paisley Park to Detroit’s Motown, these institutions play a crucial role in preserving history and educating the public about significant cultural shifts and legacies, including music.
In celebration of this prestigious recognition and the countdown to the first anniversary of the Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame, Hamilton County Commission President Alicia Reece, and founder of the Walk of Fame, said this accolade comes just in time for Black Music Month celebrated the entire month of June.
Crowds of people fill the auditorium for the 1-year anniversary of the Black Music Walk of Fame. Photo provided 
Nighttime light show at the Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame. Photo provided 
Bigg Robb “Mr. Southern Soul,” 2024 Top Influencer Award and Alicia Reece. Photo provided 
Tracey Artis, 2024 Top Influencer Award and Alicia Reece. Photo provided 
Ashly Morris, Director of Marketing at Hard Rock Casino in Cincinnati, (right) passes a 1-year anniversary to Hamilton County Comission President Alicia Reece in celebration of the Black Music Walk of Fame. Photo provided 
Alicia Reece. Photo provided 
Guests walk the Black Music Walk of Fame for the 1-year anniversary event. Photo provided