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Franklin Park’s Glory Days as a Columbus Bastion of Black Joy
This bygone era of cars, congas, bell bottoms and more lives on in the memories of its participants and in the photography of Steve Harrison.
Chris Bournea
It was a fashion show and a car show. It was a place for culture and music and celebration. It was a bastion of Black pride, joy and fellowship, and there was nothing else quite like it in Columbus.
In the late 1960s through the 1970s, Franklin Park was a community gathering place for African Americans every Sunday afternoon, spring through fall. Those who frequented the park during this time describe an atmosphere similar to the classic George Lucas film “American Graffiti” but with afros, hot pants and an all-Black cast.
From the fictional Proud family, the Johnsons of TV s black-ish , the royal family of Wakanda and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air crew, to the real-life Kings, Obamas and the blended family of Vice President Kamala Harris, Kimberly Blackwell believes that Black families are diverse and evolving not rigidly defined. Especially with the Black family, we know that we stand on the shoulders of greatness. We truly are our ancestors wildest dreams their traditions, the lessons, the recipes, the rich history and heritage, Blackwell said Friday.
Blackwell, keynote speaker of the Columbus City Council s virtual celebration of Black History Month and CEO of the PMM Promotions agency, reflected on the meaning of Black family the theme of Black History Month in her speech before honoring recipients of the 2021 Poindexter Award.