Otto Beatty, Black business advocate and husband of Rep. Beatty, dies
A Democrat, Beatty was elected to the Ohio House in 1979, advocating for minority-owned businesses and the disadvantaged.
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A Democrat, Beatty was elected to the Ohio House in 1979, advocating for minority-owned businesses and the disadvantaged.
Otto Beatty Jr., fighter for Black-owned businesses, dies JULIE CARR SMYTH, Associated Press May 14, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Attorney and former state lawmaker Otto Beatty Jr., a leading figure in the fight for racial equality in Ohio, has died at 81. His wife, U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty, announced his death on Twitter on Friday, calling him “a devoted father, grandfather, amazing husband and confidante, friend to many, and dedicated leader in the community.” No cause of death was given. As a lawyer, Beatty successfully used his Columbus law firm to fight discrimina...