As the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 approaches, many have questioned whether the U.S. has entered a “post-racial” era. While some racial progress has been made, conditions suggests the post-racial tag is premature: violence, high unemployment, and low graduation rates particularly afflict Continue reading
6th Annual Ohio Diversity & Leadership Conference (October 24-25, 2013)
5th Annual ODOC Conference (July 25-26, 2013)
The upcoming Conference is scheduled for July 26th , 2013 at The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH. The Reception is Continue reading
M.A.D. Skillz Fundamental Basketball Clinic (Starting July 1-2, 2013)
Training series for caterers: Catering Basics; begins June 18, 2013
The Central Ohio Minority Business Association, Multiethnic Advocates for Cultural Competence (MACC), and the Columbus Minority Business Assistance Center have teamed up to present a training series for caterers, Catering Basics.
Many event venues restrict food service to Continue reading
Red, White & Boom! in Columbus, OH (July 3, 2013)
This year’s Columbus, Ohio Red White & Boom! will occur on July 3, 2013 in downtown Columbus, Ohio. For more information Continue reading
Independence Day Celebration in Dublin, Ohio with free concert by Chicago (July 4, 2013)
This year, the Columbus suburb of Dublin, Ohio will celebrate Independence Day with a number of activities, including a free concert by the music group, Chicago. Visit Continue reading
Festival Latino in Columbus, Ohio (August 10-11, 2013)
The 2013 Festival Latino in Columbus, Ohio will occur on August 10-11, 2013. The festival is free and will be held in Continue reading
Juneteenth Ohio Festival 2013
What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth, or June 19th, 1865, is considered the date when the last slaves in America were freed. Although the rumors of freedom were widespread before this, actual emancipation did not come until General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas and issued General Order No. 3, on June 19th, almost two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.
This year, Columbus, Ohio will celebrate Juneteenth with Continue reading
Ohio State Fair (July 24 – August 4, 2013)
This year’s Ohio State Fair will being on July 24, 2013 and run through August 4, 2013. The list of this year’s scheduled performers includes Eric Benet, Martina McBride, Will Downing, Lalah Hathaway, Jeff Dunham, K’Jon, REO Speedwagon, Carly Rae Jepsen, Continue reading