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Author Nina Crews offers insight into the background of her process when it came to examining the life of Virginia Hamilton- what will she come up with next? Find out about her former books and more from her website: Nina Crews Children's Books!

The outcome of a full-day visit by nearly two dozen Ohio State University faculty and staff to Central State University’s main campus Aug. 9 to meet their counterparts was a pledge by the research directors of both institutions to seek more collaborations to find answers to society’s problems.Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, associate research director of CSU’s 1890 Land-Grant Programs, and Dr. Gary Pierzynski, associate dean for OSU Research and Graduate Education, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, shared their thoughts in a Research Connection podcast interview.

Podcast Episode 2: Dr. Morakinyo Kuti's Vision for his Alma Mater"My purpose and aim as President of this great university is to make sure thousands of alumni, thousands of individuals...attain the power of education and use that power to change their individual lives, their families, and their communities."

Dr. Kuti reflects on his 35-year employment at Central State University, rising through the ranks to become CSU's 10th President by July 1, 2024. In this first of two episodes, Dr. Kuti reflects on being Vice President for Research & Economic Development and Director of 1890 Land-Grant Programs, and on his expectations of his successor as VP and Director to boost CSU's reputation as a research institution."My advice to my successor is: you have the defined plans; make sure you give your employees all the tools and resources necessary for them to do the best that they can. Reward people who do their job and hold people accountable, or provide assistance for them, if they are not doing their job."

Curtis Symonds, who came to prominence in the world of television through ESPN and BET, is President and Co-Founder of HBCU GO. Curtis, along with his wife Patricia, join Yellow Springs News editor Cheryl Durgans in the WCSU studios to present a greater overall picture of how Central State in particular influenced Symonds in his formative years, and why creating programs in support of HBCUs is now his main focus and drive.“Curtis Symonds is one of the great pioneers of the cable industry and a visionary in the new digital era. “Curtis has an impeccable reputation and is also an outstanding media executive.” Byron Allen - Chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group

Dr. Erin Lynch, host of WeHBSeeU TV, a national digital streaming service, visited Central State University recently with a crew to spotlight science, technology, engineering, and mathematics research projects on campus.

WCSU-FM is proud to present a 30-minute interview with arts patron, collector, and philanthropist Sara Vance Waddell, hosted by Ena Nearon on Curious About Art? -in this intimate conversation, Sara reflects on the values she inherited, the artists she uplifts, and the power of collecting with purpose.

What inspires someone to collect art—and how can artists better understand the minds of collectors?In this thought-provoking snippet episode of *Curious About Art?*, host **Ena Nearon** explores the personal, emotional, and social motivations behind collecting. It’s not just about the investment—it’s about connection, reflection, and meaning. For artists, understanding this can open new pathways to presenting and selling their work with more intention.Art:Robert O'Neal Multicultural Arts Center

In this powerful mini-episode of Curious About Art?, host Ena Nearon brings together two visionary voices from Ohio’s Black arts movement—Baba Willis “Bing” Davis and Alandes Powell—for a spirited reflection on legacy, leadership, and the future of Black artistic expression.-Artist, James Pate

9:30 a.m.— GATHER @ Xenia Avenue and Corry Street parking lot9:45 a.m.— MLK MARCH BEGINS through downtown Yellow Springs10:30 a.m.— ARRIVE @ John Bryan Community Center Gym 100 Dayton St.11 a.m.— 2025 PROGRAM BEGINSThe program includes:• The World House Choir performances;• Focusing remarks by Dr. Ronald Wyatt, cousin of Coretta Scott King;• Essays by Yellow Springs youth;• Awarding of the 2025 MLK Day Peacemaker Award;• Spoken word and dance performers;12:30 p.m.— Soup LUNCH @ John Bryan Community Center Gym3 p.m.— SPOKEN WORD @ The Coretta Scott King Center, 781 Livermore St.• Spoken word open mic for words/music inspired by Martin Luther King,6 p.m.— FREE FILM: ‘REUNION’ @ McGregor Hall, Room 113, Antioch College (off Livermore between E. Center College and E. South College)• Free screening of “Reunion: Journey with Ancestors,” which highlights the work of Charles Fox and his 30 years of ancestral research and lessons learned along the way.Free admission | DONATIONS to the support the program may be made at the365projectys.org. Press the “Donate” button, then scroll to the “MLK Day” button