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Warning: Racism is Hazardous to Your Health in Columbus
Franklin County and the city of Columbus have declared racism a public health threat for good reason. Just look at the statistics. What’s being done to attack the inequities?
Kathy Lynn Gray
Talk about a racial divide. Consider this:
There’s Bexley, which is 87 percent white. Compare it to the Near East Side of Columbus, which is 59 percent Black. They are essentially next-door neighbors. The average lifespan of residents in the wealthy suburb? A little more than 85 years. In the minority community? Try 67 years.
Think about that. A difference of more than 18 years based on where you live.