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Socially Just Dining: TRISM

TRISM, a fresh, new concept by the Growing Collective, located in the South Campus Gateway, much like their Alchemy concept, also happens to be one of the most healthy, nutrient dense, vegan friendly establishments to open recently. They have…

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Collage of images from films in the Fest

Our stories must be told

In 1926, W.E.B. Du Bois said “The Plays of a real Negro theatre must be…About us…By us…For us…Near us.” 


This is the philosophy that is behind the 5th Annual Columbus Black Theatre Festival (CBTF).  The CBTF event is organized to…

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The song remains the same: unplayed, and other ComFest musings

"Without music, life would be a mistake."--Friedrich Nietzsche


Would the occasionally fantastically misunderstood German philosopher have understood the massive appeal of super-energetic sing-along songs of teen-angst? Or a free festival's…

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Lots of black & white photos of Tupac and others with captions

All Eyez On Me Spotlights Tupac’s Leftist Activism & Repression

Leftist black activists don’t get represented in Hollywood productions much, unless they represent the more mainstream Civil Rights movement. All Eyez On Me gives the radical leftist angle on rap icon Tupac Shakur’s family, upbringing,…

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Central Ohio Workers Memorial Day Luncheon & Fundraiser

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