Politics & Community
“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.”
CAIR for BLM
CAIR-Ohio, the Council on American-Islamic Relations, is a civil rights advocacy organization made up primarily of American Muslims. In recognition of the diverse racial tapestry that represent the people of their faith, CAIR invited their community members who also identify as African American to speak to the community on their experiences with bigotry as a result of their identities. 6/14/2020
Solidarity with Minneapolis
Columbus, OH residents gather by the hundreds on the Columbus east side. Organized by multiple local activism groups, including People's Justice Project. Despite the ultimate heavy police presence, the protestors were able to peacefully march down the busy Livingston Ave, voicing their grief over the murder of George Floyd, broadcast live, at the hands of a now former Minneapolis police officer.
05/28/2020
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Love Thy Neighbor
New Salem Baptist church is delivering meals to family in need in the Linden Neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. Over 200 bags full of essentials and groceries were delivered to households in this neglected community
05/09/2020
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Scapegoating Acton
A new wave of demonstrators flocks to the home of ODH Director, Amy Acton. The protests this day had mixed political messages, with anti vaccine advocates, anti abortion advocates, one lone anti-Semitic sign, and a clear show of support for President Trump. Today’s group felt more like a show of support for Trump, than a protest of the shelter in place order
05/08/2020
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Physician’s Action for Acton
Physician Action Network, which is made up of medical professionals from around central Ohio, gathered in front of the Ohio State House to show their support of Dr. Amy Acton. Making sure to demonstrate safety measures such as physical distancing and wearing masks. This action was organized in response to opponents of Ohio's shelter in place order who gathered at the private home of Dr. Amy Acton
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Misplaced Anger
A small group of protestors have gathered in front of the central Ohio home of Dr Amy Acton. The group is protesting the Stay At Home order that has been enacted by Governor Dewine and Dr Acton. Neighbors REPORT several men walking up and down the street with assault weapons stating that there will be no violence. “For now”
*collection includes from multiple demonstrations at the private home of Acton.
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Covid Conflict
After 7 weeks of shelter in place orders, Ohio residents take to the Statehouse, armed with more than just frustration and flags 05/01/2020
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Some Heroes Wear Vests
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Clinic Escorts protect patients from a dense group of protestors stalking the parking lot entrance of Planned Parenthood in central Ohio.
Federal judge blocks Ohio from using coronavirus health order to restrict abortions
03/2020
People’s State of the City
The Columbus Freedom Coalition hosted the People’s State of the City in response to Columbus mayor Gunther stepping up plain clothed and uniformed officer presence in predominantly minority neighborhoods across the city. The night highlighted the forces lethal history with featured speakers from family members of several of the victims of CPD violence. 02/13/2020
(image: Parents of Julius Tate Jr speak on the death of their 16 year old at the hands of CPD)
Black Liberation
The Anne Braden project, hosted a panel and workshop to educate participants on the past, present, and future of black liberation.
Speakers: Aesha Rasheed from NewOrleans, LA; Veronica Morris-Moore of Chicago, IL; and Aramis Malachi-Ture Sundiata (People’s Justice Project ) and Charlie Stewart (BQIC) of Columbus, OH
One Year Later; The Murder of Donna Dalton
Friends, family, and community members of #DonnaDalton gathered at the site of her murder one year later. Donna was a young woman killed by columbus police Vice squad (now disbanded) member #AndrewMitchell who has since been indicted for her murder. In August 2019 the family of Donna filed a civil suit against Andrew Mitchell, former Chief Kim Jacobs, the City of Columbus, and 12 unnamed police officer defendants.
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Crisis in Kashmir Action
Indian-administered Kashmir has been under an unprecedented lockdown since Monday, when India revoked a special constitutional status dating back nearly 70 years.
On Friday, August 9, 2019, @caircolumbus led a community action at the statehouse in opposition of the siege
08/09/2019
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Meet Your Muslim Neighbor
Muslim and non-Muslims came together at the ABUBAKAR ASIDDIQ ISLAMIC CENTER in collaboration with Faith in Public Life
08/04/2019
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No Hate in Dayton
A KKK affiliated group held a rally at the courthouse in Dayton today. Although only 9 of them showed up, HUNDREDS of protestors greeted them with the message that hate is not welcome.
05/25/2019
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Raise a Ruckus
The Coalition to #freemasonique gathered in downtown #columbusohio to show their support for Masonique Saunders. Masonique, 17, is being charged with the murder of her boyfriend #JuliusTate , 16, who was shot and killed by the controversial Columbus POLICE during a sting operation in December 2018.
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Justice for Donna
Former Columbus Vice Squad officer, Andrew Mitchell was indicted on charges of Murder and Manslaughter in the shooting death of 23 year old Donna Dalton (Castleberry). Family and friends react to the news.
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Free Masonique
Columbus police arrested Masonique Saunders on Dec. 13 on charges of aggravated robbery and murder in the killing of her 16-year-old boyfriend, Julius Ervin Tate Jr., after he was shot and killed by the controversial Columbus, Ohio Police Department
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No 5th Term
Algerian-Americans gathered in opposition of president Abdelaziz Bouteflika running for an unprecedented FIFTH term
images from the Ohio Statehouse Columbus, OH
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Ohio Confederate Sisters and Brothers
Ohio's Confederate Sister's and Brothers gather on the Ohio Statehouse steps in opposition of proposed more stringent gun laws in Ohio.
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CAIR Columbus
The Council on American-Islamic Relations. CAIR is a non-profit, grassroots civil rights organization that was established in 1994 in Washington, D.C. CAIR has grown to be the largest Muslim civil liberties organization with over 35 Chapters nationwide.
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Your Choice Healthcare
organized by Ohio Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice
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Women and Youth Empower Ohio Launch
hosted by Women’s March Ohio
CAIR-OHIO 2ND ANNUAL MUSLIM DAY AT THE STATE CAPITOL
Donna Dalton Memorial; Columbus, OH
Community members join friends and family of Donna Castleberry (Dalton) after Officer Andrew Mitchell, who was already under investigation, shot and killed her during an unauthorized sting operation
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BQIC Pig Roast
Demonstration to support of the national prison strike of 2018
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Miriam Vargas
Community fundraising dinner for a Columbus, OH resident living in sanctuary. 09/2018
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Trump Stump
Donald Trump in Columbus, Ohio stumping for Troy Balderson . 08/2018
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I.C.E
Columbus residents gather in opposition of the rampant ICE raids of 2018
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End Family Separation
Cleveland’s Public Square is flooded with residents who came out to take a stand against the Trump administration’s policy of separating children from their parents at the southern US boarder. 07/2018
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Pence’s Gay Dance Party
The Columbus LGBTQIA community and friends kicked off 2018 Pride month with a big gay dance party in honor of the vice president’s visit.
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#March4OurLives
Columbus community members shut down downtown Columbus, OH demonstrating in favor of common sense gun control following the Parkland, Florida school shooting on 02/14/2018
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BQIC: Black Pride 4 Trial; Columbus, Ohio
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Yes We Can; Candidate Forum 2018- Columbus, OH March 2018
Women's March 2018- Columbus, OH, January 20, 2018
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Women's March -Washington, D.C, January 2017
Inauguration Day- January 20, 2017 ; Washington, D.C
Pro & Anti Trump Rally 03/26/2017
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Ohio March for Racial Justice, spring 2017.
Henry Green: Grand Jury Decision, spring 2017
Stand with Immigrants; Airport Rally -Columbus (OH), January 2017
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BQIC for PB4 on TDOR, Columbus (OH)
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Black Lives Matter Rally; Columbus (OH) August 2016
