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Columbus City Hall Faces Backlash After Raising Somali Flag for Independence Day Celebration

The Ohio capital's recreation department ignited social media controversy by celebrating Somali Independence Day with a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall, prompting widespread criticism from conservatives.

July 1, 2026 · Politics

Columbus City Hall Faces Backlash After Raising Somali Flag for Independence Day Celebration

Columbus, Ohio, a city recognized for hosting one of the United States' largest Somali communities, has encountered significant online criticism following a social media post, which has since been removed, that commemorated the raising of the Somali flag.

On Wednesday, the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department announced on X, formerly Twitter,

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