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Doctors and nurses at OhioHealth Grant Medical Center received special deliveries from students in Ms. Vigneron and Mr. Kaser’s class yesterday! As part of their ongoing lessons on kindness…. See more in this video.

The King Arts Complex Executive Director, and Leadership Columbus Class of 2020’s very own, Jevon Collins, is coordinating a collaborative effort to fight racism and promote social change with the HeART of Protest campaign.

Between Juneteenth and the November General Election, more than 20 different art organizations are creating 46 non-consecutive days of art showcasing Black history in the U.S.

“People need a way to vent, a way to express themselves. And creativity – you’re able to speak, for some, more easily than talking to some,” Collins said.

Collins estimates there will be close to 10 events monthly throughout the summer, like a performance of “Sanctuary Road” by the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, a production of “America Son” at CATCO or an exhibition of Aminah Robinson’s work at the Columbus Museum of Art.

Follow the King Arts Complex for updates about upcoming events and find more out about the HeART of Protest campaign HERE.

Coverage by Catherine Ross, NBC4i.com.

Westervlle native, Ben Hartnell, didn’t want his son’s summer to come up short when he found out Little League Baseball was cancelled.

So, he brought a “Field of Dreams” to life in his very own backyard by creating the “Westerville Backyard Baseball League”.

Complete with banners, spray painted foul lines, and cardboard cutout fans, the Westerville Tropics home field was set and ready for play.

Fraser, Hartnell’s son, played two games per week, with six innings per game – just like Little League.

“Just hanging out with my Dad playing some baseball, ” Fraser Hartnell said.

A found memory they’ll surely look back on for years to come.

For the complete heartfelt coverage by Spectrum News, click HERE.

Since 1980, Mid-Ohio Foodbank been working toward a vision of hunger-free, healthier communities. Today, 40 years strong, their work has shifted to not only providing emergency food assistance, but to build and implement strategies toward ending hunger.

Here is a video of how their mission has changed over the years: https://www.midohiofoodbank.org/40years/

REEB Ave Partner, southsidelearn hit their goal of investing $55,555 into the high-quality early education programs at South Side Early Learning! They’re grateful for the BIG impact made for little learners and the generosity of their donors especially in the midst of the challenges of COVID-19, .
#BigGive

https://www.facebook.com/southsidelearn/photos/a.355837831169029/3583

The Human Service Chamber and Besa are partnering to prepare and distribute 30,000 masks for distribution to communities where data shows there’s a spike in COVID cases.

Source: NBC4

Source: NBC4

Full story:
https://www.nbc4i.com/news/hundreds-gather-in-downtown-columbus-for-juneteenth-pride-march/ 

Jack Hanna recently announced his retirement, and Columbus Navigator posted a compilation of some of his most memorable appearances on late night talk shows. For the full compilation, visit the link below to the original story.

Here’s one example:

Source: Columbus Navigator

Access the full compilation here:
https://www.columbusnavigator.com/jack-hanna-retirement-columbus-zoo/

by Jessi Starkey – Sunday, June 7th 2020

(Reposted from myfox28columbus.com)

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX/WTTE) — People from across the community gathered at city hall Sunday afternoon for a demonstration of Black Excellence. Hundreds of people took part in a march around the block to make a statement and fight against racial injustice.

Several people sang traditional folk songs that were later reignited during the civil rights movement. Speeches and prayers were also given by local pastors. Black men in the community dressed in their Sunday best to take a stand, saying they shouldn’t be seen as anything less than excellent, just the way they are.

“We know often times in our community and everywhere, black men are labeled as thugs, violent and aggressive,” Kenneth Whatley said. “We know that is not true.”

Men of all ages came out to say “enough is enough” when it comes to racial profiling, discrimination and injustice. Whatley also said the march is only the beginning. It is important to see action follow through.

“I would like to see legislation passed to hold officers accountable,” Whatley said. “If they are not upholding the law, they should be punished. I also want to see more programs where young African Americans can learn about law enforcement.”

The fight for equality has been lifelong for Ned Cameron, but he stood, once again, with a younger generation that is just getting started.

“As I was growing up in the fifties, sixties and seventies, we were out there by ourselves,” Cameron said. “It was always one race doing this. With all races coming together and being supportive, it’s going to be hard to beat this combination. Now there is help and there are more people involved.”

Several Columbus police officers as well as Mayor Andrew Ginther joined in to march along with the crowd.