What s happening (in some fashion)
Juneteenth Community Festival
The Juneteenth Community Festival will be held outdoors from 5 to 9 p.m. June 19, at the Phenix Banquet Center, 2101 Noe Bixby Road.
Organizer Yemi Ogungbadero said there will be dancers, live music, food vendors and others stretched across the organization s outdoor space.
For more information, visit phenixeventvenuecolumbusoh.com.
Lancaster Festival
The Lancaster Festival Board of Directors announced last week that a string of outdoor performances by The Band Perry, Byron Stripling Band, legendary guitarist Don Felder and others will take place July 24-29 at the Wendel Concert Stage on the Ohio University Lancaster Campus.
Letters: National Crime Victims Rights Week a time to be an advocate for victims
Letters to the Editor
a time to be an advocate for victims
April 18-24 is the 40th annual National Crime Victims Rights Week. This is a time to remember the importance of serving victims, honoring them with dignity and acknowledging their experiences.
As a rape survivor and lifetime advocate against sexual violence, I have dedicated my life to ensuring no one has to go through what I did. I know our world is sadly far from that point, but legislation like Marsy’s Law is getting us closer.
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Survivors of sexual assault are sharing resources to support those seeking help. Author: Stephanie Stanavich Updated: 6:57 PM EDT April 12, 2021
April marks Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness month.
Survivors are continuing to share their stories in hopes of helping others, and organizations are working hard to provide the resources needed to support those healing.
“It’s incredibly important for many individuals, because I don’t think many people realize how many people are impacted by sexual assault,” Sophia Fifner said.
As a survivor herself, Fifner is continuing to share her story in hopes of helping others. She became even more inspired to do just that after the Me Too Movement, when she realized she wasn’t alone.
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