The Columbus LGBTQ+ Affairs Commission recently met to discuss goals, priorities, and the concerns of the community it represents. Good. That's what organized voices are supposed to do. But it raises a serious question. Where is the organized voice for Black Columbus? Not election season voices. Not press conference voices. Not Black History Month voices. A permanent voice. Who tracks whether Black children are reading at grade level? Who tracks Black homeownership? Who tracks Black business growth? Who tracks violence affecting Black neighborhoods? Who publishes a report card on promises made and results delivered? Who has the authority to walk into City Hall, Columbus City Schools, Franklin County, hospitals, developers, and major employers and demand answers? And if that organization already exists, where are the goals? Where are the measurements? Where are the scorecards? Where are the public meetings? Because every community deserves more than symbolic representation. Every community deserves organization. Every community deserves accountability. Every community deserves measurable results. Maybe this is one reason many Black voters suffer from Black fatigue. Endless campaigns. Endless promises. Endless speeches. Endless photo opportunities. Everybody seems to know where to find Black people when they need votes, but who is fighting for Black results? If Black Columbus already has an organized voice, who is it? And if we don't, why not?

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