CINCINNATI, OHIO - AUGUST 27, 2012 - The Cincinnati NAACP Membership has endorsed the Cincinnati Public School (CPS) Renewal for the November ballot.  The renewal will not increase taxes.  It is important that Cincinnati NAACP members vote yes for the CPS renewal.  "The failure of the renewal would be devastating to public education in Cincinnati.  The Cincinnati NAACP will fight for its passage.  The great thing about our organization is that our members vote," Christopher Smitherman, president of the Cincinnati NAACP said.