Throughout Black History month this February, you can explore the many contributions of the region’s African Americans through the Western Reserve Historical Society website, wrhs.org.
The society’s African American Archives Auxiliary celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. The museum has numerous programs and stories to mark Black History Month. Here are some of the Cleveland Civics History Series events planned for February 2021:
2/16 – Charles Waddell Chesnutt: The Civic Life of a Cleveland Creative
Presented By Dr. Regennia N. Williams
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Presented By Dr. Regennia N. Williams
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02/17 – Speaking of Cleveland
Praying Grounds: African American Faith Communities
Presented By Dr. Regennia N. Williams
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Praying Grounds: African American Faith Communities
Presented By Dr. Regennia N. Williams
Click here for more info
02/23 – Cleveland Civics History Series
Battle for the Ballot: Cleveland’s Suffragist Movement
Dr. Mary Manning
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Battle for the Ballot: Cleveland’s Suffragist Movement
Dr. Mary Manning
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02/24 – Speaking of Cleveland
Black Innovators of Northeast Ohio (Kids K-5)
Presented By Dr. Mary Manning
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Black Innovators of Northeast Ohio (Kids K-5)
Presented By Dr. Mary Manning
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Coming in Late February – Video & Podcast Launch:
Tribute to Robert P. Madison, one of the founding members of the African American Archives Auxiliary
and Robert P. Madison International, Inc.
Tribute to Robert P. Madison, one of the founding members of the African American Archives Auxiliary
and Robert P. Madison International, Inc.
Photo courtesy: Western Reserve Historical Society
