After nearly a year of research, documentation, and advocacy by Laura Kinney-Porter, Sherman Kinney Jr. was formally recognized for his World War II service as a Montford Point Marine. The Kinney family accepted his Congressional Gold Medal during Hamilton County Veterans Appreciation Day at TQL Stadium.

The American Cancer Society featured Laura Kinney-Porter as a VOICES of Black Women ambassador during Black History Month. The feature connected the VOICES study to the legacy of Mattie Bell Kinney’s leadership and advocacy with the American Cancer Society in the late 1960s and 1970s.

Axios Cincinnati featured Laura Kinney-Porter’s research into her grandfather Sherman Kinney Jr.’s World War II service as a Montford Point Marine. The story highlights the archival records that uncovered this history, Sherman’s later civic and public service in Cincinnati, and the family’s work to ensure his legacy is remembered.

A chat with City of Cincinnati council member Anna Albi to share the Mattie Legacy Project. Filmed at Cincinnati’s Fountain Square, the location holds historic significance as the site where Mattie helped raise the American Cancer Society’s “Fight Cancer” flag in April 1974, alongside then-Mayor Theodore M. Berry. 

Heritage Ohio featured the story of Mattie Bell Kinney and the Kinney Family Home as part of its 250 Buildings, 250 Stories initiative, bringing greater visibility to a legacy rooted in community betterment, public health, and civic service.

Featured in Bold Journey Magazine, this article shares how a sixth-grade trip to the library led to the creation of her archival project. It highlights Laura’s dedication to preserving everyday Black family histories and her commitment to turning personal research into community-focused archival work, exhibitions, and the Mattie Legacy Project.

Founder Laura Kinney-Porter featured in The Cincinnati Enquirer reintroduces Mattie Bell Kinney’s life and work to the public, highlighting her impact in cancer awareness, civil rights, and community advocacy in Cincinnati.

Featured in Voyage Ohio magazine, this article explores the roots of Keeper of All Sides and its mission to preserve and share family history. It highlights how personal storytelling can evolve into a powerful platform for legacy and cultural preservation.