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Behind the pulpit at First Church of God, Bishop Timothy Clarke uses his booming voice to offer hope, call people to action and emphasize God's vision. Clarke, senior pastor at the Southeast Side church, has his own vision, too. His is about how to make Columbus the best place to live and raise a family, a dream he first heard voiced by former Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman. The pastor knows all too well what obstacles he faces. First Church of God hosted the funerals of Casey Goodson Jr. and Andre Hill, two Black men shot and killed by police officers in December. But Clarke says it's...

Editor's Note: As part of its commitment to cover the intersection of race and business, The Dispatch will feature one Black-owned business a week throughout February. That's in addition to continued examination of the barriers faced by Black businessowners. Gourmet soul food meals are being produced in a 20,000-square foot warehouse in Milo-Grogan.  Tuesday through Sunday, gig economy drivers pick up to-go bowls ranging from pan-seared salmon fettuccine pasta to buttermilk fried chicken breast with mac and cheese, greens and sweet potatoes. These “soul bowls” are the brainchild of Che...

A lot of people took on coloring during the pandemic, and 15-year-old artist and now, author, Jayla Madden, saw a newfound hobby as an opportunity.

Feixiang Friend, 17, was a student Gahanna-Lincoln High School and Joshua Friend, 13, was a student at Gahanna Middle School East, according to the district.

Feixiang Friend, 17, was a student Gahanna-Lincoln High School and Joshua Friend, 13, was a student at Gahanna Middle School East, according to the district.