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Eastgate neighborhood profiled in The Dispatch

Eastgate neighborhood profiled in The Dispatch

1 Walker / February 22, 2009 11:05 am

From The Dispatch: Diversity, space, mix of housing motivate residents to put down roots By Sherri Williams As racial barriers started to crack in the 1950s and housing options opened up for African-Americans in Columbus, there was only one area… [Read More]

Mayor Coleman on the role of race in the campaign

3 / October 7, 2008 5:51 pm

Politico.com wrote In what ways do you think race has mattered in the campaign so far and what difference do you guess race will make in the end? Michael B. Coleman, Democratic mayor of Columbus, Ohio: “There’s no question that… [Read More]

Columbus is magazine’s No. 9 best city for blacks

0 Walker / April 25, 2007 11:31 am

The Columbus Dispatch wrote Columbus is magazine’s No. 9 best city for blacks Wednesday, April 25, 2007 By Sherri Williams and Tracy Turner Columbus remains one of the nation’s top cities for blacks to live in, beating out traditional Southern… [Read More]

Inspired – African American Women Artists

0 ChrisSunami / February 19, 2007 10:44 pm

“Inspired” The Art of African American Women Artists Guest Curator: Queen Brooks Featuring: Bev Whiteside April Sunami T. Graves Jan Chandler Pepper Nora Musu G. Gamilah Brown Melissa Smith Princess Petty Castle The William H Thomas Gallery 1270 Bryden Road… [Read More]

The Columbus Appeal – BET.com

0 Walker / February 17, 2007 11:30 am

The Columbus Appeal By Mary Chapman Summary: Chosen by BET.com as the No. 1 city for African Americans in 2004, Columbus is a community of diverse neighborhoods, low unemployment and relatively low crime rates. It is a destination for well-educated… [Read More]

Spirit of the Black Woman @ KIACA

1 ChrisSunami / December 19, 2006 1:20 am

Kiaca Gallery presents “Spirit of the Black Woman” January 4th – February 24th Featuring: April Sunami, Melissa Danette Smith & Nora Musu Opening Reception: Thursday, January 4, 2007, 6-8pm Artist Panel Discussion: Dr. Frank Eguaroje (Wright State University), Saturday, January… [Read More]

Future For Blacks In Republican Party After Blackwell’s Win?

0 Walker / May 8, 2006 11:45 am

Future For Blacks In Republican Party After Blackwell’s Win? POSTED: 7:53 am EDT May 8, 2006 COLUMBUS, Ohio — Much was made of Republican Kenneth Blackwell’s victory in the GOP primary for governor last week, and of what it might… [Read More]