I was born and raised in Columbus. My dad managed the Rexview Drive-in Theater. As Mormons, we were taught that we were all God's children and that skin color made no difference. I grew up on Hamilton Rd.and we lived next to the predominantly Black community on Alexander St. I grew up playing with the children of both communities and we never thought a thing about it. My dad treated his Black staff no differently than his white staff. When the theaters integrated, the cashier said that wasn't going to sell tickets to Black people. My dad informed her that she'd need to find another job. She backed down! My first job was as the projectionist at the Liberty Theater. I ran the last reel of film there on the day it closed. I'm glad that I had parents that taught by example. Columbus was a great place to grow up!
@belzel5456
6 жыл бұрын
Great story thanks for posting.
@glendajones3173
6 жыл бұрын
John Gilbert all good are you still in contact with those peoples,now that u r older . That would tell a lot...
@kennethhedden1846
5 жыл бұрын
Seems someone who's name starts with a G has a certain unfavorable opionion of "white folk".
@malcumx5933
5 жыл бұрын
That's what all white people say (skin color makes no difference). PLEASE. Give us all ten thousand breaks. That is NOT reality in AmeriKKKa. That's why I left that wretched country. And by the way, no all of us are Christians, worshiping white Jesus and his imaginary sky-god daddy, Jehovah.
@synd7700
5 жыл бұрын
I was born here and grew up their part of my life. It is still a hell hole for blacks.
@valorieriley3560
7 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video that makes me so proud to have Columbus as my home town. There is just something about it.
@garrygaston4292
4 жыл бұрын
Born and raised in Columbus Georgia. Great video
@TheDroShow
12 күн бұрын
My family is from Columbus. My great grandfather went to Fort Benning to train for WWII & was in Normandy & other parts of Europe. I love this, thank you for sharing this beautiful history.
@sabrinadoctor9653
3 жыл бұрын
I was born and raised in Columbus , Georgia , Appreciate you sharing “ Black History of Columbus, Georgia ❗️💪🏽❤️✊🏽❤️👊🏽❤️
@gwise8095
4 жыл бұрын
Born in Brooklyn NY raised down south in Columbus,GA...From 05-2016
@timbob8384
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this . Born in Columbus 58 years ago this month . Love that city .Peace to you all .
@TheSpriceangel
7 жыл бұрын
This production is SO well done. It's refreshing to see and hear the positive aspect of my hometown. ❤️
@Purvis1932
9 жыл бұрын
This is a promotional film for the city of Columbus, Georgia.
@joselyntaylor1630
5 жыл бұрын
Born and raised in Columbus. Such rich history
@denaalabama-girl8242
6 жыл бұрын
Grew up in Sealed, Alabama kinfolk corner was a every weekend trip. GREAT video.
@HogOnWelding
3 жыл бұрын
I am moving to the area soon as a black educator I am an independent welding engineer. I teach welding courses and build shipping container conversions I look forward to uplifting the used in the people in the area once I'm there in the break of Summer Love the video once again salute be blessed.
@nepnep32
3 жыл бұрын
The Ma Rainey House, The Liberty Theater, and The Spencer Home, The slave cemetery, The churches, all located in the hood. They've built the area up though, it looks nothing like it did 5 years ago when B.T.W. was standing. There's so much I didn't know and I've lived here 15 years. Walked past those places time and time again! Feeling a little proud of little ol' C-Town!
@reynaldocordero4247
3 жыл бұрын
A little proud of lil' ole C-Town. I'm very proud of my Hometown Columbus. Born and raised been here 41yrs. There's non other like Columbus. I call Columbus the Capital of West Georgia. Columbus Represent.
@terrimabrey93
3 жыл бұрын
Ok. Ok. I put Columbus BACK on my list as potential relocation sites👍🏾. Nice video.
@queenalkebu-lan158
9 жыл бұрын
It was great watching this video. It reminds me of home. Though I no longer live in Columbus, I will never forget about it's rich history and all of the wonderful people who had a great impact on me.
@51Telecaster
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this film. My father was born in Columbus, in 1924 in a little house on the banks of the Chattahoochee River.
@jamidavis8043
3 жыл бұрын
I have visited Columbus a number of times (I live near Macon). I thoroughly enjoyed this presentation.
@getoutsideflorida2465
3 жыл бұрын
Well produced video. I was born , raised and lived in Columbus until I was 24 and learned some new things about my hometown, thanks to your video.
@ThatGuy-cy1wd
6 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this. Great job, even inspirational.
@donaldwatson8342
8 жыл бұрын
I grew up in near by Dawson, GA. and used to party in the fountain city on the weekends. But why isn't the great history of Columbus known like that of Albany.
@maxxlaw4081
3 жыл бұрын
Love this video! Thanks!!!!
@beanapalooza6614
3 жыл бұрын
I live in Ladonia, and I just came across this video. It was beautifully shot. And very informative. You've got a new Sub.😊
@wandaalston859
3 жыл бұрын
Born and raised across the river in P C Alabama...been living in Columbus since 1986. Such a warm video with a very proud and rich History ❤ 🦾
@aerialreynolds1777
3 жыл бұрын
Not far from you, ft. Mitchell Alabama 🥰
@geminimoon6295
2 ай бұрын
Muscogee Creeks!!!
@TangieEdwards
9 жыл бұрын
Awesome video!,
@chuckmaleman5216
3 жыл бұрын
born in phenix city 58 years ago.both sides of the hooch are beautiful after all the years of planning and hard work that has been put into it.guess we finally got on the map,,huh..🙌
@bossdecisions6583
6 жыл бұрын
Columbus Is My Hometown And It The Best Place I Spent My Life While Growing Up
@carycorley502
7 жыл бұрын
My Uncle Archie Corley owned and worked the corner building that had a liquor store on the corner and a BBQ restaurant and bar downstairs and had a couple of pool tables with a large L shaped bar you could sit at with tables , it was always hopping at night and the weekends it was the place to be to meet up with relatives. They could fish on the river then too. up stairs they had some gambling too
@FreePLO67
10 жыл бұрын
Great video
@raymondclark6232
6 жыл бұрын
Did you know Marilyn McCoo(from singing group 5th Dimension) have ties with Columbus Ga? Wayne Brady of CBS Let's Make A Deal born in Columbus Ga and raised in Orlando Fla.That's new to me.
@Kenny01B
6 жыл бұрын
yep...wayne brady,chili from tlc(E Canty) on Cusseta rd,
@glendajones3173
6 жыл бұрын
Just to name a few;no name mention of others very very well known
@glendajones3173
6 жыл бұрын
Kenny01B often mention Cols. Ga. On the show he host . Seem proud of his roots . All I will say different stroke for different folks research I know differently it’s all on who you know . Look are deceiving always ...monies talks in Columbus Ga. and who you know more monies more connections . Now this city is fake just have lots of monies are enough to cost of hidden prices
@Emma-ej9dk
3 жыл бұрын
Yes I know Marilyn Mccoo has ties here, I'm a relative of hers. My mother name is Bessie Mae Wallace, we lived on top of 10th St. In East Wynnton, Mrs. McCoo and family lived in big home with big circle drive way on corner of Lawyer's Lane. Their was a brick wall built around their home. My auntie screened in porch house still stands on top of 10th street, it's now a green and white house I think. I wud love to meet my long lost relatives cuz at 7yrs.old I was raised in foster home with my brother and one of my sisters til we emancipated out of system. My name is Emma M.Wallace yes I still lives in Columbus, Ga.
@JDubb08
3 жыл бұрын
I spotted my aunt in one of the photos!
@MichaelWilliams-mt4hu
2 жыл бұрын
I'm still here, look me up. They call me Towtruk.
@fitness2rent
7 жыл бұрын
Good Job!
@AldrichWooden
5 жыл бұрын
Great Job, Mr. Watson.
@williamwatt6603
3 жыл бұрын
Haha y’all don’t know the real thing about Columbus I was raised in they had police that would come in your house when ever they feel like it this was the fifties the klan ride in your hood and you can’t go near theirs yeah haha it look good now but hey lots of negative things happen back then haha and those water fountains we would switch the singes
@user-zd7bc9oo6m
Ай бұрын
Fort benning (Ft. Benning) is now Fort Moore or Ft.Moore
@zkmeechi9004
9 жыл бұрын
My home
@derrickaskew8574
2 жыл бұрын
Reparations Now 🔥🔥🔥
@kendrarenee7192
8 жыл бұрын
clifton school my momma and sisters and brothers went there
@RobertWilliams-oy1nn
4 жыл бұрын
Its crazy how my grandfather wasn't mentioned in this video
@juseph29
11 жыл бұрын
glad i moved to Columbus...
@glendajones3173
6 жыл бұрын
juseph29 4 years ago u stated u were glad u live in Columbus Ga. Any changes? Columbus must have good paying jobs reasonable housing low on crimes outing are cheap . Tell me what’s so great about living in Columbus,Ga. When u find the time please tell me. Maybe this is the place and you will spread the words just how wonderful Cols. Ga ...
@derrickaskew442
3 жыл бұрын
Reparations now 🔥🔥🔥
@user-zd7bc9oo6m
Ай бұрын
CBS Doc Eyes on the prize
@udarpavarota396
5 жыл бұрын
Why is it people were more intelligent in older times?
@jamesphillips9272
3 жыл бұрын
All the progress of its early history flushed down the drain. Someone needs to clean it up. Turning into Montgomery.
@kevinsukdolak5007
3 жыл бұрын
What do you mean?
@braydenlayfield7346
8 жыл бұрын
skin color makes no difference or were u r from or the way u dress but is all I can say is go trump go
@WBSmith-ol7sn
6 жыл бұрын
Brayden Layfield Up until the last part your comment made sense
@glendajones3173
6 жыл бұрын
Forget about Trump he is a Republican Atlanta Ga. might be Democratic but Columbus is well known as a Republican city as far skin color that a joke did you grow up in Columbus what year last twenty years yes I see outside most areas big improvements have been made I wouldn’t trust that town or the State of Georgia . You can think as you please I love New York omg wonderful experience much more too see and do
@frankwilson726
5 жыл бұрын
@@glendajones3173 Glenda Jones I wouldn't trade all five Boroughs of New York City for the old "Dirty Mikes" grocery. Not to be confused with Gerry Giakoumatos' FiDi Cordato's deli where he operates "Dirty Mikes," a bar that comes alive after five when it fills with "girls offering $10 lap dances." By all means stay in New York, it deserves all the people like you it can get.
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