Black man in blue t-shirt standing next to a boxing ring
02 February 2017

“First Person Singular” is an occasional column that focuses on impactful personalities in Central Ohio. 

It is written by JP Marat, a DJ and Producer for WCRS FM Community Radio in Columbus.
 

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Blonde woman speaking to a crowd in front of a sign with names of people who were victims of human trafficking
01 February 2017
Thursday, February 2, 8:30am-4:30pm; Friday, February 3, 9am-2:30pm; Ohio Statehouse Atrium

Purpose: to facilitate and further the conversation about the rise of human trafficking in Ohio.

Hosted by State...

Green plant on a stem with buds at top
01 February 2017

Like a flashback from a distant memory, an egg cracked into a frying pan. Ominous words followed, “This is your brain on drugs…” The replay of a bizarre commercial from the 1990s? No, it was the 21st Century iteration of the Partnership...

Putin's face, white guy with balding brown hair and a suit
01 February 2017

Not that I was getting all that much good sleep before, but I've written off getting much more in the next four years. I've always been a pretty dour person, at least as my external facade, so in some way I'm well equipped for the joy...

A black man wearing a blue baseball cap looking sad
01 February 2017

Run The Jewels ended their sold-out Columbus show by playing deceased Columbus icon and friend of El-P, Camu Tao’s “Hold The Floor.” It's a record produced by DJ PRZM who is another deceased Columbus Hip Hop icon.

Philly Phil...

Black and white sketch of old city hall
01 February 2017

The Columbus Charter Review Committee is considering possible recommendations for changing Columbus City Council. City officials announced the committee just weeks before the August 2, 2016 special election on Issue 1. Columbus voters...

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