Women's History Month Spotlight - Rita Fuller-Yates: Author & Historian

Join Janice and Cherekana for a conversation with Rita Fuller-Yates:  Your Local History Matters.  She will share some of the work she has done in Columbus, Ohio to research, document, and share her findings regarding African Americans.

Rita Fuller-Yates is an acclaimed Author and Historian from Columbus, Ohio.  Fuller-Yates obtained her bachelor’s degree in history from Ohio University and later her Master’s degree from Savannah College of Art & Design. She grew up near the East side of Columbus, Ohio and attended Columbus’ East High School, and she found herself emerged in the rich history and culture of the community that surrounded her. Early on in her life she developed her love for family and tradition.

She has focused her attention on African American history within the various communities of Columbus, Ohio. She hosts a weekly interactive TV show called “History In da Streetz”, where she takes her viewers on a journey to discover amazing African American history right in their backyard!  Her mission is to share historical facts and interesting topics with the community.