Ohio Immigrant Alliance is proud to announce its new website and partnership with Apogee Travel, the only hotel booking website that rewards travelers while supporting the causes they care about. The new website — ohioimmigrant.org — was designed by Honey Creative.

OIA supporters can now give back to the Ohio Immigrant Alliance mission, just by booking a hotel stay through a dedicated link on Apogee’s website, without spending a penny more. 

With Apogee Travel, travelers book the same hotels at the same prices found on major travel sites. But what sets Apogee apart is its triple benefit model. Travelers continue to earn hotel brand loyalty points, get cash back through Apogee Bucks ^TM, and support Ohio Immigrant Alliance at no added cost. 

Today, Ayman Soliman was released from immigration jail and his legal asylum status was reinstated. Some of his best friends, supporters, and attorneys met him outside the Butler County Jail.

At 5pm, Mr. Soliman, his attorneys, and his community will gather at the Clifton Mosque in Cincinnati to celebrate this tremendous victory.

The Fulani people are the largest nomadic ethnic group in the world, with significant presence in Ohio. Houleye Thiam, whose poetry was featured in Volume 1 of the Ohio Migration Anthology, anchored “Pulaagam: A Celebration of Fulani Heritage,” an event curated by Maryam Sy.

Thiam welcomed the crowd with a brief introduction to Fulani pride and the program. “In Fulani culture,” she said, “in order for you to shine, I don't have to dim my light. We can all shine together.”