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Juneteenth Community Celebration 2022!
Black History Walking Tour of Uptown Athens Time: 10:00 a.m. | Location: Meet at Baker Center, 4th Floor Start your Juneteenth by joining us for a walking tour of local… Read More
![A woman holds up a sign during q protest, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in Cleveland.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/AP21054747417891-e1614196965194-900x422.jpg)
Lawmakers Revive Bills To Fight Racism, Honor Juneteenth
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Racism would be declared a public health crisis in Ohio and the day celebrating the official end of slavery would become a paid state holiday under… Read More
![Photo of town square in Nelsonville Ohio. The town's fountain in on the left hand side of the image with buildings on the right.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Nelsonville_Ohio-e1544726003232-900x422.jpg)
Nelsonville Police Officer Resigns Over ‘Insensitive’ Facebook Post
By: David Forster
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NELSONVILLE, Ohio (WOUB) — A Nelsonville police officer sworn in Friday afternoon resigned several hours later over a post she had made on social media. Nelsonville Police Chief Scott Fitch… Read More
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OU Athletes BLM Protest: “Racism Is Also A Big Pandemic”
By: Claudia Cisneros
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — As the pandemic enters its fifth month, anti-racial protests resist dying out in Athens. A group of about thirty student athletes from Ohio University summoned a… Read More
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Clashes Between “Defend The Police” And “Defend Our Community” End Peacefully
By: Claudia Cisneros
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — On a hot and sunny Sunday afternoon uptown Athens hosted two protests that, despite its tense moments ended with a symbolic gesture of peace. According to… Read More
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Juneteenth in Athens: A Day for Celebration, Protest and Reflection
By: Claudia Cisneros
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Juneteenth was a busy day in Athens. Celebrations kicked off at noon at the steps of the Athens County Courthouse where a group of community members… Read More
![OU student athletes and coaches march for racial justice on Saturday in Athens.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/BLM-BLM-e1592150772474-900x422.png)
OU Student Athletes March In Support Of Racial Justice
By: Claudia Cisneros
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Dozens of Ohio University student athletes and coaches staged a march in Athens Saturday afternoon in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. “We’re just trying to… Read More
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People Line Up On East State Street To Support Black Lives Matter Movement
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens residents lined up on East State Street Friday to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement and stand in solidarity with protesters across the… Read More
![Part of the crowd in Athens for a protest Tuesday, June 2, 2020. This protest was in solidarity with other events across the United States after George Floyd's death in Minneapolis.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/athens-crowd-tuesday-900x422.jpg)
Hundreds In Athens Join Nationwide Day Of Protest
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A crowd of at least 500 people lined the streets in Athens for a peaceful protest on Tuesday, joining a day of demonstrations across the United… Read More
![Part of the crowd at a Black Lives Matter rally and police brutality protest in Athens, OH on Sunday, May 31, 2020.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/crowd-900x422.jpg)
‘We Will Fight For What’s Right:’ People March For George Floyd In Athens
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Twice in as many days, more than 100 people rallied their voices and handmade signs in Athens on Sunday to protest the deaths of George Floyd and… Read More
![Mary Nally writes "Athens Stands in Solidarity" with chalk on the sidewalk outside of the Athens County Courthouse on Sunday, May 31, 2020.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/athens-solidarity-900x422.jpg)
Athens Spreads Messages Of Love And Calls For Justice Uptown During Sidewalk Chalk Event
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athenians of all ages met uptown on Sunday afternoon to chalk the sidewalks with messages, affirming support of the black community and calling for justice after… Read More
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Peaceful Powerful Protest in Athens After The Death Of George Floyd
By: Claudia Cisneros
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A peaceful protest was held in uptown Athens on Saturday as anger and protests mount across the United States over the death of George Floyd while in… Read More