Description: Nationally-known Civil Rights spokesman, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, on the right, is seen addressing a news conference on June 12, 1974, in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1984 and again in 1988, Jackson ran for the Democrat nomination for President, but failed in both attempts. Later, as the leader of Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, Jackson assembled a movement to further the civil rights goals of militant labor unionists, feminists, gay activists, blacks and others. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AV3_B04F10_01
Subjects: Civil rights movements--United States--History--20th century; African American men; Cincinnati (Ohio)--History; Social movements; Activists;
Places: Cincinnati (Ohio); Hamilton County (Ohio)
 

Description: Frederick Douglass, born a slave named Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey, was an American social reformer, orator, writer and statesman. After escaping from slavery through the Underground Railroad, he became a leader of the abolitionist movement. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: NAM_SC20_2
Subjects: Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895; Underground Railroad; Slavery; Abolitionists; African American men; Activists; African American authors; Civil rights
 

Description: Photograph of Dr. Anna Bishop speaking to a group at the Cultural Arts Center in Columbus, Ohio, February 23, 1986. Dr. Bishop (1916-2004) was a local historian, scholar and author active in the Columbus African American community. The Columbus Free Press began as a bi-weekly publication in Columbus, Ohio, in 1970. An underground newspaper, it replaced the Ohio State University publication The People, Yes. The earliest known issue of the newspaper appeared on January 4, 1971. The newspaper underwent a series of name changes over the decades, with titles including the Columbus Free Press & Cowtown Times (1972-1976), the Columbus Freepress (1976-1992) and The Free Press (1992-1995). The paper, which covered many liberal and progressive causes, was an alternative to mainstream news sources in central Ohio with the slogan “The Other Side of the News.” In 1995, the paper ceased publication briefly before reemerging as a website in early 1996, and returning as a print publication under the Free Press title in the form of a quarterly journal in 1998. Published under various frequencies during the first part of the 21st century, the Free Press again became a nonprofit monthly publication in 2017 with both a print and web presence, published by the Columbus Institute for Contemporary Journalism and operated by a volunteer staff and board. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS1301AV_B02F04_05
Subjects: African American women; Educators; Activists; Authors;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: In this photograph taken for the Columbus Free Press, demonstrators march with a large banner and flags, likely during a Columbus Pride Parade in Columbus, Ohio. One marcher's t-shirt reads "Bigotry - The Real Sin." The Columbus Free Press began as a bi-weekly publication in Columbus, Ohio, in 1970. An underground newspaper, it replaced the Ohio State University publication The People, Yes. The earliest known issue of the newspaper appeared on January 4, 1971. The newspaper underwent a series of name changes over the decades, with titles including the Columbus Free Press & Cowtown Times (1972-1976), the Columbus Freepress (1976-1992) and The Free Press (1992-1995). The paper, which covered many liberal and progressive causes, was an alternative to mainstream news sources in central Ohio with the slogan “The Other Side of the News.” In 1995, the paper ceased publication briefly before reemerging as a website in early 1996, and returning as a print publication under the Free Press title in the form of a quarterly journal in 1998. Published under various frequencies during the first part of the 21st century, the Free Press again became a nonprofit monthly publication in 2017 with both a print and web presence, published by the Columbus Institute for Contemporary Journalism and operated by a volunteer staff and board. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS1301AV_B03F09_06
Subjects: Gay rights--United States--History--20th century; LGBTQ Community; Parades & processions; Activists
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: A group of runners run down North High Street in Columbus, Ohio, with Dick Gregory (at center) in this photograph from the Columbus Free Press Association. Several of the men wear t-shirts that read "Dick Gregory's Food Run," showing a runner against a background of a map of the United States and an overflowing cornucopia. Dick Gregory was an African American comedian and civil rights activist with interest in a number of causes. In the summer of 1976, he completed a cross-country run to raise awareness of world hunger. The Columbus Free Press began as a bi-weekly publication in Columbus, Ohio, in 1970. An underground newspaper, it replaced the Ohio State University publication The People, Yes. The earliest known issue of the newspaper appeared on January 4, 1971. The newspaper underwent a series of name changes over the decades, with titles including the Columbus Free Press & Cowtown Times (1972-1976), the Columbus Freepress (1976-1992) and The Free Press (1992-1995). The paper, which covered many liberal and progressive causes, was an alternative to mainstream news sources in central Ohio with the slogan “The Other Side of the News.” In 1995, the paper ceased publication briefly before reemerging as a website in early 1996, and returning as a print publication under the Free Press title in the form of a quarterly journal in 1998. Published under various frequencies during the first part of the 21st century, the Free Press again became a nonprofit monthly publication in 2017 with both a print and web presence, published by the Columbus Institute for Contemporary Journalism and operated by a volunteer staff and board. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS1301AV_B02F09_03
Subjects: Athletes; Running; Sports and leisure; Activists; Social issues;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Two women hold a banner and wear t-shirts in support of International Women's Day, March 8, 1973, in Columbus, Ohio. This photograph was taken by a photographer for publication in the Columbus Free Press newspaper. The Columbus Free Press began as a bi-weekly publication in Columbus, Ohio, in 1970. An underground newspaper, it replaced the Ohio State University publication The People, Yes. The earliest known issue of the newspaper appeared on January 4, 1971. The newspaper underwent a series of name changes over the decades, with titles including the Columbus Free Press & Cowtown Times (1972-1976), the Columbus Freepress (1976-1992) and The Free Press (1992-1995). The paper, which covered many liberal and progressive causes, was an alternative to mainstream news sources in central Ohio with the slogan “The Other Side of the News.” In 1995, the paper ceased publication briefly before reemerging as a website in early 1996, and returning as a print publication under the Free Press title in the form of a quarterly journal in 1998. Published under various frequencies during the first part of the 21st century, the Free Press again became a nonprofit monthly publication in 2017 with both a print and web presence, published by the Columbus Institute for Contemporary Journalism and operated by a volunteer staff and board. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS1301AV_B04F11_04
Subjects: Civil rights; Activists; Ohio women; Women's rights; Holidays;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: In this photograph taken by Sarah Cloud for the Columbus Free Press, two women hold signs reading "Heteros for Homos" at the March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay and Bi Civil Rights, April 25, 1993. The Columbus Free Press began as a bi-weekly publication in Columbus, Ohio, in 1970. An underground newspaper, it replaced the Ohio State University publication The People, Yes. The earliest known issue of the newspaper appeared on January 4, 1971. The newspaper underwent a series of name changes over the decades, with titles including the Columbus Free Press & Cowtown Times (1972-1976), the Columbus Freepress (1976-1992) and The Free Press (1992-1995). The paper, which covered many liberal and progressive causes, was an alternative to mainstream news sources in central Ohio with the slogan “The Other Side of the News.” In 1995, the paper ceased publication briefly before reemerging as a website in early 1996, and returning as a print publication under the Free Press title in the form of a quarterly journal in 1998. Published under various frequencies during the first part of the 21st century, the Free Press again became a nonprofit monthly publication in 2017 with both a print and web presence, published by the Columbus Institute for Contemporary Journalism and operated by a volunteer staff and board. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS1301AV_B03F09_02
Subjects: Social movements; Activists; Cultural Ohio; Gay rights--United States--History--20th century; LGBTQ Community;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: In this photograph taken by Sarah Cloud for the Columbus Free Press, attendees march at the March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay and Bi Civil Rights, April 25, 1993. A group of families carry a banner reading "Gay & Lesbian Parents Coalition Intl. - Love makes a Family." The Columbus Free Press began as a bi-weekly publication in Columbus, Ohio, in 1970. An underground newspaper, it replaced the Ohio State University publication The People, Yes. The earliest known issue of the newspaper appeared on January 4, 1971. The newspaper underwent a series of name changes over the decades, with titles including the Columbus Free Press & Cowtown Times (1972-1976), the Columbus Freepress (1976-1992) and The Free Press (1992-1995). The paper, which covered many liberal and progressive causes, was an alternative to mainstream news sources in central Ohio with the slogan “The Other Side of the News.” In 1995, the paper ceased publication briefly before reemerging as a website in early 1996, and returning as a print publication under the Free Press title in the form of a quarterly journal in 1998. Published under various frequencies during the first part of the 21st century, the Free Press again became a nonprofit monthly publication in 2017 with both a print and web presence, published by the Columbus Institute for Contemporary Journalism and operated by a volunteer staff and board. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS1301AV_B03F09_04
Subjects: Social movements; Activists; Cultural Ohio; Gay rights--United States--History--20th century; LGBTQ Community;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: In this photograph taken by Sarah Cloud for the Columbus Free Press, attendees gather at the March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay and Bi Civil Rights, April 25, 1993. Two protestors have climbed into the branches of a tree, one with a sign reading "AIDS CURE NOW," and a wheelchair is seen at the base of the tree. The Columbus Free Press began as a bi-weekly publication in Columbus, Ohio, in 1970. An underground newspaper, it replaced the Ohio State University publication The People, Yes. The earliest known issue of the newspaper appeared on January 4, 1971. The newspaper underwent a series of name changes over the decades, with titles including the Columbus Free Press & Cowtown Times (1972-1976), the Columbus Freepress (1976-1992) and The Free Press (1992-1995). The paper, which covered many liberal and progressive causes, was an alternative to mainstream news sources in central Ohio with the slogan “The Other Side of the News.” In 1995, the paper ceased publication briefly before reemerging as a website in early 1996, and returning as a print publication under the Free Press title in the form of a quarterly journal in 1998. Published under various frequencies during the first part of the 21st century, the Free Press again became a nonprofit monthly publication in 2017 with both a print and web presence, published by the Columbus Institute for Contemporary Journalism and operated by a volunteer staff and board. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS1301AV_B03F09_03
Subjects: Social movements; Activists; Cultural Ohio; Gay rights--United States--History--20th century; LGBTQ Community;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: A crowd watches three speakers or performers at the annual Gay Pride Parade (identified on the reverse as the "Lesbian/Gay Freedom Parade") at the Riverfront Amphitheater in downtown Columbus, Ohio, June 29, 1986. Stonewall Union, a gay rights group formed in 1981, organized the city's first gay pride parade in 1982. It's now an annual event in support of the LGBTQ community. This photograph was taken by a photographer for publication in the Columbus Free Press newspaper. The Columbus Free Press began as a bi-weekly publication in Columbus, Ohio, in 1970. An underground newspaper, it replaced the Ohio State University publication The People, Yes. The earliest known issue of the newspaper appeared on January 4, 1971. The newspaper underwent a series of name changes over the decades, with titles including the Columbus Free Press & Cowtown Times (1972-1976), the Columbus Freepress (1976-1992) and The Free Press (1992-1995). The paper, which covered many liberal and progressive causes, was an alternative to mainstream news sources in central Ohio with the slogan “The Other Side of the News.” In 1995, the paper ceased publication briefly before reemerging as a website in early 1996, and returning as a print publication under the Free Press title in the form of a quarterly journal in 1998. Published under various frequencies during the first part of the 21st century, the Free Press again became a nonprofit monthly publication in 2017 with both a print and web presence, published by the Columbus Institute for Contemporary Journalism and operated by a volunteer staff and board. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS1301AV_B03F09_01
Subjects: Gay rights--United States--History--20th century; LGBTQ Community; Parades & processions; Activists
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: In this photograph taken by Sarah Cloud for the Columbus Free Press, attendees gather at the March on Washington for Lesbian, Gay and Bi Civil Rights, April 25, 1993. Protestors hold a large banner reading, "No Reliance on Clinton, the Cops, or the Courts to Defend Lesbians/Gays in Society or the Military. Open the Borders! Let the Haitians In! End Racist and Anti-Gay Immigration [Illegible]." The Columbus Free Press began as a bi-weekly publication in Columbus, Ohio, in 1970. An underground newspaper, it replaced the Ohio State University publication The People, Yes. The earliest known issue of the newspaper appeared on January 4, 1971. The newspaper underwent a series of name changes over the decades, with titles including the Columbus Free Press & Cowtown Times (1972-1976), the Columbus Freepress (1976-1992) and The Free Press (1992-1995). The paper, which covered many liberal and progressive causes, was an alternative to mainstream news sources in central Ohio with the slogan “The Other Side of the News.” In 1995, the paper ceased publication briefly before reemerging as a website in early 1996, and returning as a print publication under the Free Press title in the form of a quarterly journal in 1998. Published under various frequencies during the first part of the 21st century, the Free Press again became a nonprofit monthly publication in 2017 with both a print and web presence, published by the Columbus Institute for Contemporary Journalism and operated by a volunteer staff and board. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: MSS1301AV_B03F09_05
Subjects: Gay rights--United States--History--20th century; LGBTQ Community; Parades & processions; Activists
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: Portrait of Harry C. Smith (1863-1941), a representative from Cuyahoga County, from his term in the 71st session of the Ohio House of Representatives, 1894-1895. He also served in the 72nd session (1896-1897) and 74th session (1900-1901) of the General Assembly. During his time in office, Smith lobbied the state government to do more to protect the civil rights of African Americans, including gaining passage of the Smith Act in the Ohio House of Representatives. The act was one of the strictest anti-lynching laws in the U.S. at the time. Smith was also a journalist and publisher, and was co-founder of the Cleveland Gazette. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL03899
Subjects: Cuyahoga County (Ohio); African American Ohioans; Civil rights activists; Journalists; Ohio House of Representatives;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio); Cleveland (Ohio); Cuyahoga County (Ohio)