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Juneteenth is a day to honor the resilience and tenacity of those who survived slavery and fought for justice and freedom. On June 19, 1865, Major General Gordon Granger brought news to enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, that they were freed in accordance with President Abraham Lincoln's 1863 Emancipation Proclamation. That news took 2 1/2 years to arrive.

Juneteenth deserves an honored place in our labor history as we as we continue the fight for workers’ rights and to build worker power. On this day, we recognize the origins of the U.S. labor movement in the struggle of enslaved African people for emancipation. W.E.B. Du Bois characterized the American Civil War as a general strike. Black Americans’ withholding of their unpaid work collapsed the Southern economy and, with it, the defection of many Black residents to the Union military effort proved decisive in the Confederacy’s defeat. 

Saturday, June 19, 1-6pm, Goodale Park, 120 W. Goodale St.

We are excited to host the Juneteenth Jubilee this Summer!

2021 is the first year when Juneteenth will be a recognized holiday in Ohio. To mark the occasion, we are hosting an exquisite festival to celebrate Black culture, accomplishments, and joy.

Come out and experience amazing food, local vendors, music, performances, and more.

Want to participate in the Juneteenth Jubilee? Interested in being a sponsor or partner?E-mail us at <blmcentralohio@gmail.com>.

#blmco #juneteenthjubilee #columbusohio

Hosted by Black Liberation Movement Central Ohio and The UnBossed Network.

Letters were delivered to nine county prosecuting attorneys and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office demanding investigations be opened involving public safety related to water supplies.

On Friday, June 18 at 11:00 a.m, Ohio Community Rights Network (OHCRN) members delivered requests calling for a criminal investigation to be opened by the Attorney General (AG) and county prosecutors across the state. The Ohio AG is the chief law enforcement officer in the state and Ohio’s county prosecuting attorneys are “ministers of justice and the voice for victims at the county level. As ministers of justice, prosecuting attorneys play an integral role in our public safety.” 

OHCRN and residents throughout the state have evidence of the State of Ohio and businesses violating the law and endangering public safety. 

About CELDF — Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund

The following article is a prime example of what neighborhoods across Columbus are up against when trying to fight Columbus City Council and the Mayor’s office and the connections they have between developers (and others) along with those who serve on commissions and civic organizations that are Columbus City Hall lackeys who are pushing city policy down our throats. 

The name Little Turtle is in reference to Chief Little Turtle who was an Indian leader that helped lead Native Americans against federal forces in the late 1700s and early 1800s. One of his victories against U.S. troops is noted as being the U.S. Armiy’s worst defeat by American Indians. Residents of Little Turtle are holding out hope that they too can beat the odds and stop an unwarranted $5.4 million City of Columbus Road Project that reeks of political favoritism for another of our city’s many pay to play developers.  

June 18 – June 20, 2021.
Local vendors, food trucks, free yoga, meditation and fitness classes for Black Yoga Showcase, Outdoor Art Exhibition, Bounce houses and face painting. 
Details here

Friday, June 18 at 9 pm: Line Dancing Party
Saturday, June 19 from 12 pm – 9 pm: Podcast and live panel, Open mic and live music, Glow and Flow
Sunday, June 20 from 11 am – 5 pm Juneteenth Car Show

Proceeds benefit scholarships created to provide access & opportunity to students of color in health, wellness & self-care.

Culture Lounge, 6170 Busch Blvd, Columbus, OH 43229

It is no secret that many believe the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Capital City Lodge 9 and its union members have strong-armed their way into having too much control over how the Division polices Columbus citizens with minimal chance of being held accountable for their actions.

Local activists believe FOP Capital City Lodge 9 can be brazen, toxic and indifferent to those they serve.

They endorsed Trump for President last year even though many residents they serve heartedly rejected Trump. They threatened to charge Congresswoman Joyce Beatty with assaulting an officer after she was maced during that fateful Saturday afternoon, May 30, 2020, during George Floyd Black Lives Matter protests. They mocked Lebron James after he was critical of the Ma’Khia Bryant shooting by police.

Thursday, June 17, 8-10:30pm, this event will be on-line

Columbus Community Pride hosts a night of queer art and performances on-line!

Are you a creator, shaker, or mover? We are seeking artists of all kinds to participate in our virtual queer art night! Sign up through our artist interest form to perform or share your work at the queer art night or other Community Pride events.

Musicians, writers, poets, DJs, filmmakers, comedians, visual artists, dancers, whoever! Show off what you’ve been working on in a creative and supportive environment. As always, QTIPOC to the front!! We are still taking submissions to show your stuff at this Queer Art Night.

The show itself will take place on Zoom for performers and will be livestreamed over to our YouTube channel [bit.ly/ccprideYT]. Head over and subscribe!

More information and the artist line-up will be announced!

Today, Innovation Ohio (IO), Ohio's progressive politics and policy hub, announced their official endorsement of two bipartisan bills to reform Ohio's cash bail system: HB 315 and SB 182.

Wednesday, June 16, 3pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Please join us as we explore the significance of the Underground Railroad. This educational program will be presented by Rev. Dr. Jack Sullivan, Jr., D. Min., Executive Director, Ohio Council of Churches.

“Pastor Jack,” as he is known informally and personally, is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) U.S. and Canada. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Sullivan is an internationally renowned preacher and speaker, justice advocate, ecumenist, journalist, and death penalty abolitionist. In recognition of his work to stop executions, Dr. Sullivan was given the 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. Award for Social Justice by the State of Ohio’s Dr. MLK, Jr. Holiday Commission.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

This webinar will be presented via Zoom webinar or via “Facebook Live.”

Wednesday, June 16, 3pm, this on-line event requires advance registration

Please join us as we explore the significance of the Underground Railroad. This educational program will be presented by Rev. Dr. Jack Sullivan, Jr., D. Min., Executive Director, Ohio Council of Churches.

“Pastor Jack,” as he is known informally and personally, is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) U.S. and Canada. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Sullivan is an internationally renowned preacher and speaker, justice advocate, ecumenist, journalist, and death penalty abolitionist. In recognition of his work to stop executions, Dr. Sullivan was given the 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. Award for Social Justice by the State of Ohio’s Dr. MLK, Jr. Holiday Commission.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

This webinar will be presented via Zoom webinar or via “Facebook Live.”