The cities of Whitehall, Bexley and Reynoldsburg are celebrating Black History Month with large banners posted on street corners to honor Black residents who have had a lasting impact on the city.
The banners will be on display in all three cities during the entire month of February.
In Whitehall, the banners are being displayed at the intersection of Yearling Road and Main Street. A committee selected four honorees who «represent the very best of Whitehall through their service, leadership, and lasting legacy,» said Whitehall Mayor Michael Bivens.
Terry Anderson, a Whitehall citizen, is being honored by the city with a banner at the intersection of Yearling Road and Main Street.
Terry Anderson, a Whitehall citizen, is being honored by the city with a banner at the intersection of Yearling Road and Main Street.
The first banner was installed Feb. 3 and features Dr. Buhari Mohammed, chief executive officer of Heart of Ohio Family Health. Founded in 2003, the company offers primary care, pediatrics, behavioral health, substance use disorder, OBGYN, among other services. There are six locations in Ohio comprising 90 providers and staff members, according to the company’s website.
Dr. Buhari Mohammed is one of four people being honored with banners by the city of Whitehall for Black History Month.
Dr. Buhari Mohammed is one of four people being honored with banners by the city of Whitehall for Black History Month.
«(Buhari) has played a key role in expanding access to quality care and advancing health equity in the city of Whitehall,» said Bivens.
Another banner features Terry Anderson, a lifelong resident who has worked in education, planning, and community development, said Bivens. Anderson currently serves as chairman with the Whitehall Planning Commission and the Whitehall Education Foundation.