The Conscious Connect CDC

On Saturday morning, we were made aware of a hateful act and crime committed at one of our Springfield neighborhood parks. The memorial sign at Dorothy Bacon Memorial Park was vandalized with a sw****ka and Ku Klux Klan (K*K) graffiti.

Dorothy Evans Bacon was a Springfield civil rights pioneer and community leader who represented the very best this city has ever offered. She dedicated her life to challenging injustice and advocating for those whose voices were too often ignored.

This ignorant act only demonstrates why we must continue to proudly walk in the footsteps of Ms. Bacon and countless others. We will not allow hatred to suppress the ways we show up—in and for—community.

We’re asking our community to stand together—not only to restore the sign at our park, but to increase community education of Dorothy’s extraordinary life, and amplify the annual gatherings held at the park that stewards her legacy.

Please consider contributing to our GoFundMe campaign and sharing it with your networks. Together, we can ensure that Dorothy Evans Bacon’s story continues to be told.

Donate here:

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You're Invited! Celebrate the Launch of Community Champions 📚🎉 - https://mailchi.mp/d7869400c53a/newsletter-14535690

Our first Community Champions: How Two Friends Built a Reading Revolution book signing is almost here, and we want YOU to be part of the celebration!

If you’ve witnessed the journey of The Conscious Connect CDC firsthand or are just learning our story, come celebrate this exciting milestone with us!

✍🏾 Meet the authors, get your copy signed, and celebrate the power of literacy, friendship, and community!

Dayton Book Signing
📅 Friday, October 30 | 6:30–8:00 PM
📍The Callahan Art Gallery, 504 E. Fifth St.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! Come out, grab a copy, and be part of the story. 📖✨

🍂🎃 FALL FEST IS TODAY! 🎃🍂

Join us for an evening of fall fun, community, and connection!

🛍️ Support 10+ local vendors
🎉 Enjoy free hot dogs and fun activities for the kids
🌳 Spend time with your neighbors and enjoy the park

Today, October 22 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Carrick’s Corner, 300 Delaware Ave., Dayton

Bring the family, invite a friend, and come support the local businesses showing up for our community!

We’ll see you at Carrick’s Corner! 🍁

🍂🎃 Fall Fest at Carrick’s Corner is almost here! 🎃🍂

Join us this Thursday for an evening of community, fall fun, and local shopping! With 10+ vendors, there will be plenty of opportunities to discover local businesses and show them some love. 🛍️

Bring the kids, too! ❤️ Enjoy free food and fun activities for the little ones while connecting with neighbors and enjoying the park.

📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Carrick’s Corner, 300 Delaware Ave., Dayton

Come out, support local, and enjoy an evening of fall fun with us! 🍁

Line dancing is back at Sully Jaymes Memorial Park! 💃🏾🕺🏾

Join us tomorrow, Saturday, October 17 from 12–1 PM for our second community fitness session!

You don’t need experience. You don’t need perfect moves. You just need to show up and have fun! 🙌🏾

📍 Sully Jaymes Memorial Park, 1615 Woodward Ave.
⏰ 12–1 PM
✨ FREE & ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME

Come move with us!

We are proud to announce that we have been approved for our fourth to honor .

Today, would have been Johnny Dillard Lytle’s 94th birthday, and our latest marker will honor the life and legacy of Springfield’s internationally renowned jazz musician, two-time Ohio Golden Gloves boxing champion, and advocate for racial equality.

Known as “Fast Hands,” Lytle recorded more than 30 jazz albums and performed alongside legends like , , and . His legacy extended beyond music, including his efforts to preserve and celebrate Black culture in his hometown.

The marker will stand beside his statue at Kuss Auditorium at the Clark State Performing Arts Center, where he gave his final performance just one month before his passing in 1995.

Thank you to Ohio History Connection for approving this marker, Clark State College for co-sponsoring it, and the Clark County Public Library and Clark County Historical Society at the Heritage Center for their research support.

Please also join us in thanking Dr. Marshall for his 85 hours of archival research that made this possible. Preserving history means ensuring the people who shaped our communities are never forgotten. We’re honored to help cement Johnny Lytle’s legacy in Ohio’s public memory.

Happy birthday, Johnny Lytle. Your legacy lives on!

Carrick’s Corner is getting ready for a special evening in the park!

Fall Festival is an opportunity for neighbors to gather, connect, enjoy the outdoors, and experience a community space together.

Bring the kids, bring your friends, and come enjoy:

🍂 Fall-themed fun for the family
🛍️ Local vendors
🌭 Food
🌳 Time together in the park

📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ 5:30 –7:30 PM
📍 Carrick’s Corner | 300 Delaware Ave.

Let's make some fall memories at Carrick’s Corner! 🍁