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South Side Hero's Fight Against Georgia-Pacific - Ohio Snapshots In Time

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Nicole Sutton from the Columbus Metropolitan Library shares photos of Roberta Jones-Booth, a dedicated South Side activist. From 1970 to 1980, Jones-Booth led the community in a significant battle against the Georgia-Pacific plant, which had numerous hazardous material failures impacting the Columbus Southend for years. Her relentless efforts resulted in a $22 million settlement awarded to the aff

Aired: 09/03/24
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