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Columbus
by Chris Sunami
Anyone who knows me knows I'm the number-one fan of my hometown. In general I'd say we're a great city for diversity and genuine integration, liberal religion, and artistic creativity. We're known for having one of nation's best social service networks. We have a under-the-radar reputation for underground hip-hop and independent comics. And, (quiet as it's kept) Columbus is also a great place to get authentic ethnic food of all types at very cheap prices. I'd say our biggest weaknesses are horrible-public-transportation and more-talent-than-audience. We also need to do a better job with recycling and bringing people in to the city from the suburbs. Here are some things Columbus has received national (or international) recognition for:
Arts & Humanities
Diversity
- 2nd Best City in the Nation for Black Families
- Advocate Magazine - Top 10 Cities to Live for Gays and Lesbians 2007
- Black Enterprise Top 10 City for African-Americans 2007
- Top 10 Highest Number of Women-Owned Businesses (PDF)
- 2nd Best City in the Nation for Black Families
Economy
Science & Technology
Overall
- Forbes Top Ten Most Affordable Places to Live Well
- A National Civic League All American City of 2006
- Foreign Direct Investment, 3rd Ranked "Large" North American Cities of the Future, 2007/2008
- Forbes 20 Best Cities for Singles, 2006
- Grey House: America’s Top-Rated Cities
- Money Magazine Top Ten Best Cities to Live, 2006
- Reader's Digest Top 5 Cleanest Cities
- Forbes Top Ten Most Affordable Places to Live Well
Galleries
- William H Thomas Gallery - Having served the community for over twenty-five years on the Near East side (the "African Village"), WHTG has supported or launched the careers of many local black artists with national reputations, including Aminah Robinson, Smokey Brown, Roman Johnson and many others.
- Kiaca Gallery - An innovative gallery bringing together African and African-American artists, under the direction of Talle Bamazi, a talented artist with an international following.
- William H Thomas Gallery - Having served the community for over twenty-five years on the Near East side (the "African Village"), WHTG has supported or launched the careers of many local black artists with national reputations, including Aminah Robinson, Smokey Brown, Roman Johnson and many others.
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(Christian Howes...Christopher Sunami...Eileen Howard...John Gilmore...Mitchell Chavis...Gil Pettigrew......)Restaurants
(Chinese...Asian (Non Chinese)...Greek Food...Miscellaneous Ethnic Food...Tea...Vegetarian...Fine Dining......)
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