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On Saturday, June 13, 2026, the men of the Eta Nu Nu chapter of the illustrious Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., held their annual Fatherhood Luncheon from 12:30 pm-2:00 pm at First Church of God located at 3480 Refugee Road in Columbus, Ohio, where Bishop Dr. Timothy J. Clake, a member of Eta Nu Nu, presides as its senior pastor. Understanding that with next weekend being Father’s Day the men of Eta Nu Nu are likely to be busy with their families and loved ones. It is for this reason that the Fatherhood Luncheon is held the week prior. For the past five and a half years Eta Nu Nu’s slate of programming has been chock full of events and activities designed to improve the lives of Columbus area residents. For the men of Eta Nu Nu there is no rest for the weary. But on Saturday, June 13, 2026, nearly everyone (aside from the organizers of the luncheon, namely Antonio Caffey and Justin Gwinn) took a much-needed respite by partaking in a luncheon honoring all fathers in the chapter.
Sunday, June 14
First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd,
A Musical Tribute to Peter Paul and Mary
From the 1960’s into this New Millenium, Peter Paul and Mary used music to entertain, educate, inspire, and energize Americans to work for a better world. Sunday June 14, four veteran Columbus musicians will pay tribute to PP & M’s legacy with songs, memories, and quips.
The tribute concert will take place Sunday June 14 at 4 pm at the First Unitarian Church, 93 W. Weisheimer, Columbus 43214. Free parking will be available in the 2 big church lots and on nearby streets.
$15 donations per person are suggested at the door, but all donations will be welcome.
The musicians and sound crew will split the donations with a worthy cause. Half of the proceeds will go to Columbus Food Rescue, which picks up surplus food that restaurants and events might throw away and transports it to food pantries, homeless shelters, and community centers for hungry people to eat.
Saturday, June 13 starting at 6pm
at Pat Marida's house
1701 Dorsetshire Rd., Columbus Ohio 43229
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The most crucial state legislation right now!
Speaker: Rachel Coyle
of How Things Work at the Ohio Statehouse
and music by Leo Taylor
Potluck dishes welcome.
Bring a lawn chair if you can!
Free and open to the public.
In the American legal system, we are told that the scales of justice are balanced and blind. However, as a Black woman witnessing the stark realities of the Texas carceral system, it has become increasingly difficult to ignore the pattern of selective application that suggests these scales are anything but impartial. The ongoing saga of Karmelo Anthony is a profound case study in whether a Black youth, facing an adversarial environment, ever truly stands a chance.
As I was growing up, my late grandmother, Mrs. Willie Mae Brown, would always remind us of a foundational truth: "There are two laws—one for Blacks and one for Whites." Her wisdom wasn’t just an observation; it was a survival manual. It was a stark acknowledgment that the Constitution’s promise of "equal protection" has historically functioned as a luxury, not a universal guarantee.
Thursday June 11, 4-5 pm
1014 Parsons Ave Columbus, Ohio 42206
Join us at Nook as we celebrate the completion of a beautiful mural! We had a chance to collaborate with Adam Hernandez, through support of 614Beautiful, for this Southside mural. The work is inspired by the working class people who make our communities beautiful. Come through and celebrate the hardworking people of our community!
Central Ohio Worker Center / Centro de Trabajadores de Central Ohio
Did you know that Columbus is home to the second largest Pride march and festival in the midwest, only behind Chicago? Needless to say, we’re super proud of that!
But that’s not the only Pride event happening this month…
Whether you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community or are just an ally who is looking to have a great time, there are tons of awesome Pride events for you in Central Ohio. So go out, show your Pride, and spread the love!
The Bureau of Land Management is once again moving forward with plans to lease parcels in Wayne National Forest for fracking in southeastern Ohio. Public comments are now open on the agency’s latest environmental review document, called a Determination of NEPA Adequacy.
This is not a new fight. For years, people across Ohio have spoken out against fracking in Wayne National Forest through petitions, hearings, protests, letters, public comments, and lawsuits. Environmental groups previously won a lawsuit against BLM after a federal court ruled the agency failed to fully consider the environmental impacts of fracking these public lands.
View our one-pager for more information
The public comments deadline is June 17, 2026.
This article first appeared here
The Ohio General Assembly has unanimously passed legislation establishing a sweeping legal framework for carbon capture and underground storage in the state — a bill that gives companies the power to inject carbon dioxide beneath Ohio farmland, override the objections of property owners who refuse to participate, cap what those landowners can recover if something goes wrong, and ultimately transfer long-term liability for stored carbon dioxide to Ohio taxpayers.
Until today, HB 472 was a good, bipartisan bill that would waive ID and birth certificate fees for homeless Ohioans.
The NEW, SUBSTITUTE VERSION OF HB 472 would require photo ID for all mail-in ballots.
Many Ohioans would need to:
- Find a scanner
- Learn how to use a scanner
- Likely pay to scan and print a copy of their ID
- Trust the mail enough to mail a copy of their photo ID to their county Board of Elections along with their ballot
On Friday June 12, 2026, 24 foursome teams will compete against one another at Eta Nu Nu’s Swing for Scholars Golf Invitational at Champions Golf Course located at 3900 Westerville Road in Columbus, Ohio. Retired Chief Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force Kaleth Wright is the event’s honorary chairman. Registration and breakfast begin at 7:30 am with an official start time exactly one hour later.
The day promises to be fun filled as golfers vie for the 1st place prize and bragging rights for this year’s tournament. Swings for Scholars is one of several Eta Nu Nu events that occur annually. It attracts golfers of all skill levels and walks of life. Onlookers will find the young, the older as well as those considered senior citizens traipsing the 208.473-acre golf course. Most will elect to get around on the golf carts while a few (very few) may choose to bravely navigate the 18 holes on foot. Competition is keen, yet there is a larger purpose that is not lost on the men of the Eta Nu Nu chapter of the illustrious Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and the tournament’s participants.