Ignite Peace

06/19/2026

Today, we commemorate Juneteenth by honoring the lives, sacrifices, and achievements of Black Americans in their fight for freedom.

161 years ago today, over two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed in 1863, news of freedom finally reached Texas. Juneteenth demonstrates the disconnect between freedom in law and action. An official declaration of freedom and equality holds no power without enforcement and action. We observe the struggle for freedom in action every day as we confront the false narrative that Black Americans are provided equal opportunities simply because they have equal rights in law.

While celebrating the progress, we will continue to fight against racism in our communities until freedom and equality are realities, not just words.

06/18/2026

Tell the Ohio State Legislature to abolish the death penalty!
Gov. DeWine and now Senator Bernie Moreno both say it's time.

https://x.com/SarahEDon/status/2067290380421214488

06/18/2026

There's still time to give in honor of Sr. Alice before she celebrates her 80th birthday in July! Whether you've known her for years or are just learning about her work, your contribution will help sustain advocacy, education, and organizing efforts that challenge systems of harm and build a more humane future for everyone in our state.

https://give.ignitepeace.org/campaign/804099/donate

06/16/2026

Today, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine called for the abolition of the death penalty in Ohio. Our executive director, Shannon Hughes, issued this statement.

"Ignite Peace is buoyed by Governor DeWine calling for the abolition of the death penalty today, laying out the harms it causes and all of the ways it falls short of a promise for justice. State-sponsored killing creates lasting trauma for victims’ families, exonerees, prison staff, and communities. It does not deter crime. A justice system that compounds violence rather than healing it does not protect any of us. We are grateful our governor cares enough to interrupt these cycles of violence, and join him in calling on our state legislators to act. Now is the time to end the death penalty once and for all. Through decades of advocacy, our relationships with exonerees, murder victims’ family members, and those with family members on death row have taught us that we all deserve better than this cruel system. Whether through a grassroots ballot initiative or through pressuring our state lawmakers, we have faith that together we can abolish the penalty once and for all."

06/15/2026

14 years ago, DACA was born out of the courage and determination of countless immigrant youths who refused to be ignored and made what seemed like the impossible happen.

Today, we are once again joining them in the halls of Congress, in the streets, and in our community, to demand what is long overdue: a pathway to citizenship for all.

Join us!

✍️ Send a letter to Congress: Tell them to pass the DREAM Act and Dream & Promise Act now. Link in bio / https://unitedwedre.am/14YearsDACA_HIH

📲 Text HOME IS HERE to 787-57 for the latest updates.

06/12/2026

Help us reach our fundraising goal in honor of Sr. Alice, who served as our executive director for 22 years!

Your contribution will help sustain advocacy, education, and organizing efforts that challenge systems of harm and build a more humane future for everyone in our state.

https://give.ignitepeace.org/campaign/804099/donate

06/04/2026

Sister Alice is something of a legend in Greater Cincinnati justice and peace movement spaces. Whether she's out there advocating for our immigrant neighbors, waging peace against war, or standing up for folks on death row, Sr. Alice always shows up for what's right.

This July, she's turning the big 8-0 and we want to celebrate her! We invite you to make a gift to support Ignite Peace’s ongoing work for justice, dignity, and peace in Sr. Alice's honor.

Your contribution will help sustain advocacy, education, and organizing efforts that challenge systems of harm and build a more humane future for everyone in our state.

https://give.ignitepeace.org/campaign/804099/donate

06/04/2026

Do you know a club, group, or extracurricular program of high school students who have made a dedicated effort to promote justice in Greater Cincinnati this school year?

NOMINATE THEM FOR THE IGNITE PEACE YOUTH JUSTICE AWARD!

Click here to fill out the nomination form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oJ97T1_uIlIUyhRCVKdGhUTrYEuiwhf4pdjX1OmNiKk/edit

05/28/2026

Gov. DeWine is leaving office at the end of the year and time is running out for him grant clemency to folks on Ohio’s death row. You can host a letter writing party to demand takes action NOW! Use the link below to access the full Letter Writing Party Toolkit.

https://ignitepeace.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Letter-Writing-Party-How-To-Toolkit.pdf

05/18/2026

Heartbreaking - END THE DEATH PENALTY EVERYWHERE NOW!

The number of people killed in state-sanctioned executions worldwide rose to a 44-year high in 2025, according to a new report from Amnesty International.