49TH ANNUAL
NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR BLACK STUDIES CONFERENCE
March 19-22, 2025
Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza - Cincinnati, OH
Celebrating 50 Years of Academic Excellence and
Social Responsibility
Conference Theme:
"SANKOFA: Celebrating Solidarity, Power, and Pan-Africanism
in the 21st Century"
Sponsored by:
University of Cincinnati Africana Studies Department
Getting to Cincinnati, OH and Conference Hotel
The primary airport servicing Cincinnati, OH is the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). CVG is the region’s leading airport, offering more departures to more nonstop destinations than any surrounding airport. CVG proudly offers 55+ nonstop destinations, including seasonal and year-round flights. It is located approximately 15-minutes from downtown Cincinnati/Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza.
- Lyft or Uber ride from CVG to the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza is approximately $30–$40, depending on traffic and demand at the time.
- TANK Bus, specifically the 2X Airporter route, from CVG is $2 and takes approximately 24 minutes.
- Executive Transportation offers safe, reliable and comfortable transportation from/to CVG to/from the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza for $35 one way; $50 roundtrip. Visit their Service Desk located in Baggage Claim to book a ride or schedule it in advance.
By Car: Cincinnati is less than a half-day car ride from 60% of the U.S. population. Interstates I-75, I-71, and I-74 link Cincinnati USA to the rest of the country. Major cities within a 2-hour drive include Columbus, Indianapolis, Louisville, and Lexington.
By Bus: Greyhound offers the largest intercity bus service. The Cincinnati Greyhound station is located 20 minutes north of downtown Cincinnati. Greyhound buses have recently been upgraded and include free Wi-Fi, personal power outlets, extra legroom, on-board restrooms, and more.
By Train: Amtrak’s Cardinal Line stops in Cincinnati as it travels between New York and Chicago three days a week. Amtrak offers Coach and Business Class seating or Viewliner bedroom accommodations. The Amtrak is located inside Union Terminal on the western edge of the downtown Cincinnati area.
