Samuel Gresham Jr.: Champion for Community Enrichment

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In spring 2008, [Samuel Gresham Jr.] was appointed executive director of the Ohio Commission on African American Males, housed at The Ohio State University. Upon Gresham's appointment, the commission relocated to Ohio State's African American and African Studies Community Extension Center on the Near East Side in the heart of the Black community at 905 Mt. Vernon Ave.

"With more than 25 years invested in the success of urban communities and effective public policy, I have a true affinity toward empowering young African-American men," Gresham said. "To be able to bridge those experiences with the work of the commission and support of Ohio State is a tremendous opportunity."

"Sam brings broad and extensive experience in urban affairs to the efforts of the commission," Stewart said. "Coupled with the Bell Resource Center on the African American Male and the Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity, the commission adds an important component to the university's efforts to identify the issues and challenges that steer young Black males away from higher education."

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Samuel Gresham Jr.: Champion for Community Enrichment

Samuel Gresham Jr. has been a leader in Columbus' AfricanAmerican community, fighting for the rights of the poor and disadvantaged for more than two decades.

In spring 2008, Gresham was appointed executive direct...

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