Black Girl Dad Week: Why It Matters — A Conversation with Co-Chairs Gayle Saunders & Ken Wilson
🎉 The Fathers. The Daughters. The Legacy. 💫 This June, Columbus celebrates Black Fatherhood and Generational Love like never before during Black Girl Dad Week 2025—a powerful cultural experience anchored in community, connection, and healing. From Take Your Daughter to Work Day and STEM education, to Tony Porter’s A Call to Men, Roland Martin’s State […]
How the Ohio Black Expo & MYLE Are Redefining Black Business & Culture in Ohio
🎉 The Food. The Music. The Vibe. 🎶 This Memorial Day Weekend, Columbus becomes the culture capital as the Ohio Black Expo takes over downtown—and this year, it’s powered by a dynamic partnership with MYLE (Make Your Life Entertaining) 💥 From headliners like Common, Teedra Moses, and Marsha Ambrosius, to youth empowerment, health screenings, a […]
Ohio Black Expo & MYLE Team Up to Power Community, Culture & Commerce
This Memorial Day Weekend, the heartbeat of Ohio will echo from downtown Columbus as thousands gather for the Ohio Black Expo, a powerful celebration of culture, commerce, unity, and joy. But this year brings more than just tradition—it brings transformation, powered by a game-changing partnership between the Ohio Black Expo and MYLE (Make Your Life […]
Pastor Jamal Bryant Leads the Charge with the Target Fast Movement
In a bold call to action, Pastor Jamal Bryant has launched the Target Fast, a nationwide movement urging individuals to boycott Target for 40 days as a stand against corporate neglect of Black consumer power. This initiative, which began on February 14, 2024, and runs until March 25, 2024, aims to highlight economic disparities and […]
Who’s Who In Black Columbus, Ohio 2024 A Celebration of Black Excellence
The Who’s Who In Black Columbus event on November 21, 2024 celebrated record-breaking attendance, honoring over 300 remarkable individuals who have made significant contributions to the community. In the 18th edition, which was unveiled, Alex Shumate Senior Partner of Squire Patton Boggs wrote an inspiring foreword, and Vinita Clements, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer […]
Upward Bound–Ohio State Students embark on a field trip to the King-Lincoln business district
On June 14, 2024, students from The Ohio State University Trio Upward Bound program embarked on an educational field trip to the historic King-Lincoln District, a notable African American neighborhood near Downtown Columbus, Ohio. This area is renowned for its prominent Black-owned businesses, which have been pillars of the community for decades. The visit was […]
ColumbusBlack On Blast–Interview with Kenny and Chris Crump, Founders of The We Elevate You Foundation
ColumbusBlack founder Kevin Lloyd interviews Kenny and Chris Crump, founders of the We Elevate you foundation. The We Elevate You Foundation is a new local non-profit organization, designed to bolster black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) entrepreneurs in their journeys to build successful businesses and establish generational wealth. Created in 2022, We Elevate You […]
