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State of Black Ohio

The Institute will soon begin a two-year investigation of the trends, opportunities and challenges facing the African American community in Ohio. The research initiative is supported by The State of Ohio and will comprehensively assess conditions in the areas of education, housing, neighborhoods, economic opportunity, public safety and many other critical topics for African Americans in Ohio. The initiative will look at trends impacting the African American community, analyze how Ohio’s African American community is faring in respect to other states and identify policies and best practices to improve conditions for African Americans in Ohio. The two-year project will commence in January of 2008 and will be finished in December of 2009. Materials for the initiative will be posted as the project progresses.

State of Black Ohio Report

The State of Black Ohio: At a Crossroads on the Pathway to Opportunity (March 2010)

Full Report (6.0 MB); Brochure
View/print individual section:
   Section I. Introduction and Executive Summary
   Section II. Interview Findings from Stakeholders
   Section III. Indicators for Ohio's African American Community
   Section IV. Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy Businesses
   Section V. Education Disparities in Ohio's African American Community
   Section VI. Gender Issues and Disparities
   Section VII. Immigration Impacts
   Section VIII. Political Empowerment, Leadership, and Representation
   Section IX. Health and Healthcare in Ohio's African American Community
   Section X. Crime and Criminal Justice Among Black Ohioans
   Section XI. The State of Black Ohio: Moving Forward
   Appendix

Andrew Grant-Thomas and Jason Reece on WOSU Radio'a All Sides with Ann Fisher on The State of Black Ohio Report - April 20

April 20, 2010, 6pm-8pm
Public presentation - Kirwan Institute’s State of Black Ohio report
Black Ohio in the 21st Century

East High School, 1500 E. Broad St, Columbus, OH 43205 (event flyer)
Register online or via e-mail to Robert Caldwell

The State of Black Ohio
Presented by Andrew Grant-Thomas and Jason Reece, Public presentation of Kirwan Institute’s State of Black Ohio report