Summary
Council recognized February 2026 as Black History Month and honored Cora May Thurman, who in 1913 became the first African American student to graduate from Gahanna schools. Historian Tom Gregory's research revealed her trailblazing 41-year education career, including degrees from Hampton Institute and the 1956 National Sojourner Truth Award.
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Last discussed Feb 2, 2026.
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✅Who benefits
The whole community gains a fuller, more inclusive record of its own history.
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