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Tuesday October 10
World Day Against the Death Penalty.

As the news of violence and loss of Palestinian and Israeli life unfolds, we must be clear: this is the direct result of decades of Israeli occupation, blockade, and apartheid over millions of Palestinians. Since this latest escalation of violence began, Israeli government officials, including Prime Minister Netanyahu, have openly declared their intent to wreak devastation on Gaza. In spite of this, the Biden administration has already begun sending more military support to the Israeli government, and it is expected to include munitions for fighter jets and other weapons. 

Sending weapons and military support to the Israeli government when its leaders are publicly stating their violent intentions is knowingly facilitating collective punishment and war crimes. 

The U.S. already sends $3.8 billion in unconditional military funding to the Israeli military every single year, and this support for Israel's systematic oppression of Palestinians helped pave the path for the violence of this moment.   

I was half asleep. The covers were pulled tightly over my head. My body was balled up in the fetal position and I was sucking my thumb. Something I still did when sleeping. A fly buzzed over my head, the sound woke me up completely.

“Sara. Sara. Sara!” Jean was yelling.

I felt the covers being pulled off my head. I grabbed onto the blanket and tried to keep it from coming off any further, but Jean had a good grip on it and was pulling me as well as the blanket onto the floor.

“Get up girl. It’s time to get ready for school, don’t you hear momma calling us?”

I was half asleep. The covers were pulled tightly over my head. My body was balled up in the fetal position and I was sucking my thumb. Something I still did when sleeping. A fly buzzed over my head, the sound woke me up completely.

“Sara. Sara. Sara!” Jean was yelling.

I felt the covers being pulled off my head. I grabbed onto the blanket and tried to keep it from coming off any further, but Jean had a good grip on it and was pulling me as well as the blanket onto the floor.

“Get up girl. It’s time to get ready for school, don’t you hear momma calling us?”

Sunday, October 8, 4pm
Ohio Statehouse

On October 7th, 2023, an unprecedented but historical series of events took place, led by our heroic resistance in Gaza who have shown the world yet again that the spirit of the Palestinian people cannot and will not be trampled, and that our resistance to Zionism and Western imperialism remains strong.

We call on the people of Columbus to uplift and honor our resistance and our martyrs. Join us today, October 8 at 4 pm at the Ohio Statehouse to march against the occupation and to celebrate our Gaza's resistance!

Keep spreading awareness, Palestine needs as much support now as ever! Bring your flags, signs, kuffiyehs, and strong spirits!!

Sunday, October 8, 1pm, Ohio Statehouse

Join Ohioans United For Reproductive Rights and partners as we gather to rally in support of “Yes” on Issue 1 this November. We’ll be rallying ahead of the voting registration deadline, so come learn about the importance of voting “Yes” on Issue 1! Bring a friend, some signs, and your energy to learn how you can get involved with Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights to protect reproductive freedom in Ohio this November!

RSVP for this event by using this link.

Hosted by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio, Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights, ACLU of Ohio, and Pro-Choice Ohio.

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The New York State Of Mind event landed in Columbus….Wu-Tang Clan, Nas and De La Soul played within walking distance from where I live.

Wu-Tang Clan, Nas and De La Soul were at Schottenstein Center, Wednesday. I’ve watched Kendrick Lamar, Tyler, the Creator, and Dave Chappelle at Schottenstein Center since Covid.

I didn’t watch Run The Jewels with Lorde…Run The Jewels still played Schottenstein Center…

Arena Rap is a thing…I hesitate setting such lofty aspirations for New Rappers….

New rappers should start with understanding why Nas’ “Illmatic,” Wu-Tang’s “Enter the 36th Chambers,” GZA’s “Liquid Swords,” Raekwon’s “Only Built For Cuban Links,” De La Soul’s “Three Feat High And Rising,” and De La Soul’s “De La Soul is Dead” are the main reason I heard Nas’ “One Love” in front of at least 16,000 people Wednesday night.

A classic catalog record increases the rapper’s brand every year which allows other decisions and opportunities.

I walked and enjoyed the brisk evening stroll.

Ghostface and Raekwon’s faces were plastered on a tour bus as I crossed Olentangy River Road. I saw Cappadonna’s name on the back of the bus.

The New York State Of Mind event landed in Columbus….Wu-Tang Clan, Nas and De La Soul played within walking distance from where I live.

Wu-Tang Clan, Nas and De La Soul were at Schottenstein Center, Wednesday. I’ve watched Kendrick Lamar, Tyler, the Creator, and Dave Chappelle at Schottenstein Center since Covid.

I didn’t watch Run The Jewels with Lorde…Run The Jewels still played Schottenstein Center…

Arena Rap is a thing…I hesitate setting such lofty aspirations for New Rappers….

New rappers should start with understanding why Nas’ “Illmatic,” Wu-Tang’s “Enter the 36th Chambers,” GZA’s “Liquid Swords,” Raekwon’s “Only Built For Cuban Links,” De La Soul’s “Three Feat High And Rising,” and De La Soul’s “De La Soul is Dead” are the main reason I heard Nas’ “One Love” in front of at least 16,000 people Wednesday night.

A classic catalog record increases the rapper’s brand every year which allows other decisions and opportunities.

I walked and enjoyed the brisk evening stroll.

Ghostface and Raekwon’s faces were plastered on a tour bus as I crossed Olentangy River Road. I saw Cappadonna’s name on the back of the bus.

• Friday, October 6, 5:00pm-11:00pm
• Saturday, October 7, 12:00pm-11:00pm
• Sunday, October 8, 12:00pm-7:00pm
Short North, 720 Hamlet St.

A three-day celebration of the finest in food, entertainment and Italian culture on the grounds of St. John the Baptist Italian Church in Italian Village. Check back for a full list of entertainment here.

Editorial note:  much of the reader feedback from last week’s story on the death of Rayshawn Meeks by a Clinton Township police officer’s gun centered on the three minutes it took for the four officers at the scene to begin to offer first aid to Meeks, who was unconscious and bleeding from a gunshot wound to his head. This incident happened within the City of Columbus after the passage of Andre’s Law by the Columbus City Council.  It became apparent that it was time to revisit the law. 

As Andre Hill lay dying on a friend’s driveway in the early morning of December 22, 2020, Adam Coy, the now-indicted ex-officer with the Columbus Division of Police (CPD) who shot Hill and his dozen or more fellow officers who responded to the scene failed to offer first aid for his wounds.  It was several minutes before these public servants who are sworn to protect and serve requested emergency medical assistance for Hill.