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CLEVELAND (WJW) – The City of Cleveland is filled with diversity and culture. Thankfully, that comes with great events to celebrate Black History Month.
Fox 8 News has compiled a list of fun, educational events for those of all ages to learn about and celebrate Black history in our city. Check out the list:
City of Cleveland
The City of Cleveland is celebrating Black History Month with the community throughout the month of February. Events coming up:
- February 9 and 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at City Hall Rotunda – Spirit Day and vendors. Sport your Divine 9, HBCU and Black Pride spirit wear.
- February 13, 20 and 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Financial literacy
- February 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Health Day at City Hall Rotunda. There will be yoga and information about wellness and wellbeing from a variety of partners.
- February 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Family reunion at the City Hall Rotunda with soul food samples, music and socializing.
- February 22 at noon – Honoring the legacy, engaging the dream at the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Art Gallery at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
- February 23 from 3 to 7 p.m. – Homecoming with drumline, giveaways, history, food and vendors at the City Hall Rotunda.
- February 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Closing luncheon: Honoring Hidden Figures at the City Hall Rotunda.
Click here for more about City of Cleveland Black History Month events.
Case Western Reserve University
- Feb 14 at noon – Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative: CTSC Black History Makers Series with speaker Gregory Hall, MD, Founder of the National Institute for African American Health.
- Feb 15 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Second-annual Black Business Expo in Tinkham Veale University Center’s Ballroom highlighting Black businesses around Greater Cleveland
- Feb. 21 at noon – Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative: CTSC Black History Makers Series with speaker Da’na Langford, Founder of Village of Healing, the first and only clinic for Black women in Cuyahoga County in need of gynecological, antepartum, and post-partum care.
For more Black History Month events at Case Western Reserve University, click here.
History on Tap: A Celebration of Black Culture through Music
This event takes place on Feb. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Cleveland History Center. Tickets include full museum access, carousel rides and live DJ entertainment.
Click here for more about History on Tap.
Cleveland Public Library
For a full list of Black History Month events at the Cleveland Public Library, click here.
Tower City – Cleveland
Celebrating Black Arts at Tower City is a free event for the public on Feb. 24 from noon to 4 p.m.
There will be various activities, stage shows, crafts and dance battles! The Cleveland Public Library, Recess Cleveland and Scratch Academy will all be at the event with different activities for guests to enjoy.
Artists will also be live painting across Tower City throughout the event. Click here to learn more.
The Cleveland Museum of Art
Black History Month Tours are available weekly on Saturdays from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. through Feb. 24. The tours are free, but a ticket is required. Click here for more details.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
You can celebrate Black History Month at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, with events that celebrate the past, present and future of rock and roll.
In the museum, you can also check out extensive exhibits and artifacts that tell the story Black history and music. Click here for all upcoming event details.
Is there a Black History Month event you’d like to add to our list? Send the information to [email protected].
Celeste Houmard
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