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Joe Motil

Joe Motil officially declares candidacy for Mayor of Columbus

Former Columbus City Council candidate and long-time community activist Joe Motil is submitting more than 2,000 petition signatures to the Franklin County Board of Elections at noon on Wednesday February 1, 2023. This officially confirms his…

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Joe Motil

Joe Motil officially declares candidacy for Mayor of Columbus

Former Columbus City Council candidate and long-time community activist Joe Motil is submitting more than 2,000 petition signatures to the Franklin County Board of Elections at noon on Wednesday February 1, 2023. This officially confirms his…

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Police beating Tyre Nichols

I Watched That Crime © 2023 (Tyre Nichols)

For the very first time

I watched that crime.

of stealing from

the hopeful youth

their breath

their dreams

their futures indeed

and just because

they’re

Black.

For the very first time…

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Beating of Tyre Nichols

I Watched That Crime © 2023 (Tyre Nichols)

For the very first time
I watched that crime.
of stealing from
the hopeful youth
their breath
their dreams
their futures indeed
and just because
they’re
Black.

For the very first time
I watched that crime

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