Good morning, Dublin. Long before hashtags became mainstream, Black Twitter was quietly revolutionizing television. Journalist Sherri Williams' new book reveals how this digital activism challenged harmful stereotypes and reshaped entertainment, continuing a tradition of "image warfare" that has migrated across platforms even as Twitter itself transforms under new ownership. Williams will share these insights at the upcoming Columbus Book Festival, discussing both pop culture and activism.
Festival season in Columbus just got more accessible thanks to COTA's transportation upgrades. The transit authority has become summer's unofficial VIP pass, coordinating with event organizers to navigate closures while introducing late-night routes that run past midnight. Meanwhile, German Village continues its architectural tug-of-war as residents oppose an 81-unit apartment development despite redesigns aimed at preserving historic structures and better blending with neighborhood aesthetics.
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🔄 Black Twitter revolutionized television by demanding authentic representation. Former journalist Sherri Williams explores this digital activism in her new book "Black Social Television: How Black Twitter Changed Television." Williams argues that Black audiences used Twitter as a powerful tool to combat harmful stereotypes and reshape TV content, continuing a long tradition of "image warfare" against negative portrayals. Though Twitter (now X) has changed dramatically under Elon Musk's ownership, the digital activism movement continues across different platforms. Williams will discuss her work at the upcoming Columbus Book Festival, participating in panels on pop culture and Black activism.
🚌 COTA transforms into Columbus festival season's VIP pass. The Central Ohio Transit Authority provides convenient transportation to all summer events in the city, working with organizers to navigate road closures and reroutes. Festival-goers can download the Transit app to plan trips, track rides in real-time, and purchase tickets. COTA has even introduced new late-night routes that continue past midnight, ensuring revelers can enjoy events without worrying about how they'll get home afterward.
🏙️ German Village residents oppose new apartment development despite redesign. A proposal for 81 apartments on Livingston Avenue in Columbus continues to face resistance from the German Village Commission and local residents. Mershad Development's plan requires demolishing a 1980s office building while preserving historic structures, with most construction occurring on what is currently the neighborhood's largest parking lot. Despite reducing the project from 96 to 81 units and redesigning to better blend with the neighborhood, residents still consider the four-story building too tall and dense. Developers remain hopeful they can find a compromise for the site.
🎤 Featured Event of the Week
A Real Boy
Where: Abbey Theater of Dublin
When: $18-40
🎭 "A Real Boy" reimagines the classic Pinocchio tale with a heartfelt LGBTQ+ twist at the Abbey Theater of Dublin. This co-production with Evolution Theatre Company presents Pinocchio as a gay fairy tale hero navigating the journey of self-discovery and acceptance. The family-friendly adventure, recommended for ages 13 and up, explores the joys and trials of parenthood alongside the importance of being true to yourself. Catch this original theatrical event June 26-28 and July 10-12 at 7 p.m., or June 29 and July 13 at 2 p.m., with tickets ranging from $18-40.
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