Gene Smith named Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree for ‘Who’s Who In Black Columbus’
Gene Smith, Senior Vice President and Wolfe Foundation Endowed Athletics Director, The Ohio State University, has been named the Who’s 'Who In Black Columbus' 18th edition’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Smith will be honored during the edition’s networking reception and book reveal on Nov. 21, 2024, at The Ohio State University’s Archie Griffin Ballroom. “Our team at 'Who’s Who In Black Columbus' is excited to name Gene Smith as...
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Nationwide’s Vinita Clements to Pen Introduction for 18th Edition of ‘Who’s Who In Black Columbus’
'Who’s Who In Black Columbus' set for Nov. 21st reveal Nationwide Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Vinita Clements will pen the introduction for the upcoming 18th edition of 'Who's Who In Black Columbus.' This edition's networking reception and book reveal will be held on Nov. 21, 2024, at The Ohio State University's Archie Griffin Ballroom. "Since its inception, 'Who's Who In Black' has been a celebration of...
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Attorney Alex Shumate to pen foreword for 18th edition Who’s Who In Black Columbus
Who’s Who in Black Columbus 18th edition set for Nov. 21st reveal Squire Patton Boggs Senior Partner and attorney, Alex Shumate will pen the foreword for the upcoming 18th edition of Who’s Who In Black Columbus. This edition’s networking reception and book reveal will be held on Nov. 21, 2024, at The Ohio State University’s Archie Griffin Ballroom. “For more than three decades, Who’s Who In Black has...
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Dr. Carter D. Womack Returns as Associate Publisher of Who’s Who In Black Columbus
Columbus, OH – Who's Who In Black Columbus is excited to announce the return of Dr. Carter D. Womack as its Associate Publisher. Dr. Carter D. Womack, the Chief Operating Officer of Who’s Who In Black, brings his extensive experience and a profound commitment to community enrichment to the Who’s Who In Black Columbus publication. "I am deeply privileged to extend my service as the Associate Publisher of Who's...
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Fran Frazier: Spiritual Leader, Women’s Advocate, Heroine
From childhood, it was instilled in then Frances Curtis that her last name is a mantle to uphold with great pride and dignity. This expectation of excellence transferred directly into her academic performance as the Philadelphia native earned straight A’s throughout elementary and high school. Though she had outstanding academic success, Frazier chose an alternative and non-traditional career route upon her high school graduation. She had her sights set...
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Young Black Americans report medical debt impacting financial health
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Young Black Americans report that medical debt is impacting their financial health and nearly one in five Black millennials (19%) report that paying for health care is their biggest retirement stressor, according to a recent Nationwide Retirement Institute® survey. Black millennials report carrying substantially more medical debt compared to other generations. Of those respondents who could estimate their medical debt, Black millennials self-reported they have on average $11,469 in...
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