Publisher’s Memo…

When visualizing my initial thoughts and vision for Mahogany Columbus – Central Ohio’s New Urban Lifestyle Magazine, I became inspired by one of Webster’s definitions of the word “mahogany” meaning it symbolizes high-quality, strength, resilience, and durability. Immediately what came to mind so epitomizes the history, heritage, and culture legacy of People of Color in America, my people.

Our mission vision, goals and objectives with this Mahogany Columbus media brand is to celebrate and shine a spotlight on this region’s dynamic population of People of Color from all sorts of cultural backgrounds, professions, and livelihoods.

You should know that the demographic profile of Columbus People of Color (POC) in Columbus, and Central Ohio are most certainly making their mark in all sorts of careers and professions. The U. S. Census Bureau reports that Central Ohio’s population of People of Color (POC) is fast approaching almost forty percent of the region’s total population, consisting of African Americans, Latino and Hispanic citizens, and a plethora of new African immigrants.

This is our 3rd Issue of Mahogany Columbus as we are a bi-monthly publication producing six (6) issues per year. However, you’ll find our content daily updated on Instagram @MahoganyColumbus, Facebook @MahoganyColumbus, and on LinkedIn @ Mahogany Media Group. Additionally, each time we roll out a new issue of Mahogany Columbus we host a special release reception networking mixer to more intentionally engage with our growing audience of readers and followers. These events have been a great hit with each thus far having well over one hundred guests in attendance.

Future plans call for a few exciting other events that will take place in the fourth 4th quarter of this year and will greatly expand our footprint of engagement in the Central Ohio community. This September will be hosting the Mahogany Columbus Community Leaders Awards breakfast at the Columbus Airport Marriott Hotel. In November, we will be producing a vendor event called the Black Christmas Expo at the same location Friday and Saturday, November 24th and 25th. Additionally, as we usher out 2023, we will be hosting the Mahogany Columbus Small Business Awards to celebrate those inspiring small businesses in our community.

In closing, we hope to meet may more of you at the Memorial Day Black Expo at Genoa Park later this month on Saturday and Sunday May 27th & May 28th. See you then!

#ForTheCulture

C. SUNNY MARTIN Founder/Managing Partner Mahogany Media Group LLC