On October 20, 2010 the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center honored His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama at the International Freedom Conductor Award Luncheon.

The sold out event, attended by 1300, took place at Duke Energy Convention Center.  The afternoon consisted of great speakers, a wonderful performance by McKenzie Mack, and an uplifting and inspiring message from the Dalai Lama.

The moderator for the event, Gwen Ifill, interviewed His Holiness and took questions from the audience. 

We are pleased to announce that DVD’s of the event are available for purchase online – in Freedom Center’s online Gift Shop for $25.00. 

To purchase the DVD click here.  All online orders will be mailed and DVD’s will be in store on Tuesday, December 14. 

This was truly a monumental event for the Freedom Center, and we couldn’t have done it without the leadership and dedication of our co-chairs, Francie Hiltz, Lillian Jones, and Melody Sawyer-Richardson. 

The Freedom Center would also like to thank the sponsors of the event; Presenting Sponsor: The Joseph J. Schott Foundation, Francie and Tom Hiltz; Associate Sponsors: Patti and Buck Niehoff, The Nielsen Company, Prestige AV & Creative Services; Patron Sponsors: Macy’s, Francie and John Pepper, PNC, Lois and Richard Rosenthal, Xavier University; Friend Sponsors: Catholic Health Partners, Enquirer Media, Luxottica Retail North America, Toyota, Western & Southern Financial Group.

The Freedom Center along with the Behringer-Crawford Museum, Taft Museum of Art, and others will be participating in the Museum Shops of Greater Cincinnati Showcase and Sale at Sharon Woods this Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.  The Freedom Center will have fair trade merchandise, including some of our new Stop Traffick Fashion bags, books, and Freedom Center logo merchandise. 

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A two foot by three foot Underground Railroad map, circa 1850s, representing known fugitive routes and safe houses. Great for educators and students!

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ETK Organic Body Oils – $9.95

A terrific alternative to body lotions, these organic body oils contain pure and natural ingredients including the popular antioxidant, grapeseed oil, to gently moisturize skin. Available in Seascape, Lavender and Lemon Sage. 4 oz. each.

ETK Organic Body Butter – $14.00

Be kind to your skin with our luxurious organic body butter. Our special blend is enriched with chamomile, known for its anti-inflammatory and skin soothing properties. Choose from Seascape, Lavender or Lemon Verbena. 8 oz. each

ETK Dead Sea Salts – $14.95

Therapeutic salts have long been sought for their detoxifying properties. Scented with natural essential oils, bathing with these fine-grained salts is the ultimate in healing and relaxation. Beautifully packaged in an exquisite Fair Trade organza bag with a natural wood scoop. Choose from Citrus Blossom, Tea Tree, Seascape or Lavender. 14 oz. each.

ETK is a nonprofit that trains low-income women with the critical job skills to be self sufficient.

Each piece is hand-beaded with care by the Samburu women of the Sampiripiri Arts workshop, Ol Malo.Your purchase of a beaded Table Setting Package will provide a Samburu woman with three weeks work and enable her to give her family many of life’s necessities. Each piece signed by artisan.

Ol Malo Designs is a company owned and run by Julia Francombe that provides employment and help for the Samburu people in Kenya, and develops their talents through art. Julia employs more than 100 Samburu women who do the incredible beadwork, a native skill. These Kenyan beaded products are sold locally in the Ol Malo Designs shop, and internationally through distribution partners. *May vary in size and color 2-4″ nesting diameter/height.

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