Discover how these Columbus residents connect their personal stories to Black history
Local residents share how their stories intertwine with Black Americans’ impact on business, education and culture in the United States.
Columbus' most important Black History sites, according to historian Rita Fuller-Yates
At first, they lived in tight-knit communities in Downtown Columbus, residing in alleyways while white residents lived along the city's main thoroughfares. The community expanded east ...
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Women's History Month events in Columbus
Mark your calendar with these opportunities to learn about and celebrate women's history throughout March. 🎞️ See leading ...
LIST: Women’s History Month events in central Ohio
Women's History Month, which kicks off in March, is an annual nationwide celebration honoring women’s contributions to ...
The Open Shelter opened the first free homeless shelter in Columbus in 1981
The Open Shelter found itself homeless when its building was razed to make way for Scioto Peninsula development.
Hundreds of women, girls gather for empowerment event in Columbus
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Hundreds of women gathered Tuesday morning for an annual empowerment event during Women’s History ...
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These 4 men were the first Black police officers in Columbus, leading the way for others
Cindy Ware, curator of the Columbus Police Department heritage museum talks about the department’s history during a recent interview with the Ledger-Enquirer. 02/13/2025 Mike Haskey mhaskey@ ...
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Columbus' most important Black history sites, according to historian Rita Fuller-Yates
that does not mean your curiosity or learning about Black history in Columbus must. Black residents have called Columbus home since its beginning, author, tour guide and Columbus historian Rita ...