The Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame has announced a new partnership with Gold Star, a Cincinnati culinary staple. The partnership was celebrated with a pep rally at the Gold Star on W. Mitchell Avenue.

Partnership Details

Gold Star will be the sponsor of the Gold Star Parade of Stars ahead of the upcoming Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame induction ceremony on July 25. The event will serve as a 15-day countdown to the induction ceremony at the Walk of Fame, generating excitement for one of Cincinnati’s most exciting summer events.

Hamilton County Commission Vice President and founder of the Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame, Alicia Reece, shared her excitement for the partnership and what it will bring. “We look forward to bringing our community together for this free community celebration as we honor legendary artists, celebrate Cincinnati’s rich musical legacy and create an unforgettable experience for residents and visitors alike. Together, we are working toward our goal of welcoming more than 350,000 visitors to the Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame,” Reece said.

Inductees and Ceremony

This year’s inductees into the Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame include Tyrone Dubois, Vicki Vee, MD, the first hip hop artist to receive a Grammy for hip hop gospel, and Keith Little the blues man. The induction ceremony will take place during Cincinnati Music Festival Week at the Andrew J.

Original reporting: WLWT Cincinnati — read the source article.