A Rich History: Black Columbus

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A Timeline of Black History in Ohio

African Americans have been important figures in Ohio and US history and are responsible for many things which we consider American Culture. The birthplace and home to many famous political, academic, athletic and entertainment figures, Ohio and it’s black community continues to have significant impact on not only the state, but the entire nation.

Ohio Black was launched in 2022 to educate, inspire and continue to build upon this rich history and impact by providing a resource the Black Community can use to stay connected and promote events, opportunities and topics of general interest that are important to African Americans across the entire state.

1851

Soujourner Truth gave her famous,
Aint I a Woman? speech at the Womens Convention in Akron.

1856

Wilberforce University, the countrys oldest, private black university was founded.

1862

African American men in Cincinnati were impressed to build fortifications to defend the city from Confederate attack. They were designated the Black Brigade.

1863

The first regiment of African American recruits from Ohio reported for Civil War service in Delaware, Ohio. They were the 127th Ohio Volunteer Infantry; renamed the 5th United States Colored Troops.

Famous Black Artists and Entertainers from Ohio

Nancy Wilson

3x Grammy Award Winning Jazz Musician

Isley Brothers

2x Grammy Award Winning R&B Musicians

Bootsy Collins

Singer-Songwriter & Funk Musician

John Legend

12x Grammy Award Winning R&B Musician

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