By Okon Ekpenyong and Peaches Calhoun
Saturday, December 6, 2025, was a significant day for the immigrant community in Central Ohio. They stood together with the Somali-Americans to condemn remarks made by the current US Administration, then packed the famous Boat House at the Conference Park to witness the first South Asian and Muslim Judge swearing-in-ceremony in the state of Ohio.
Then, Columbus Councilwoman Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, who represents District 8, participated in the “Oh Snap! A Canvas 4 Change” initiative. This event aimed to raise funds for emergency food relief for families in the U.S., Sudan, and Palestine, highlighting the contributions of the first and second generations of immigrants…