Join us throughout February for Black History Month as we recognize, honor and celebrate the excellence, contributions and rich culture of our Black community.
Questions? Contact Community Relations at 216.664.3290.
Schedule of Events:
February 1 – BLACK HISTORY KICK-OFF
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - City Hall Rotunda
CMSD Choir will perform musical selections to kick off Black History Month
February 1 – DISCOVER THE PROMISE: Impact, Legacy and Perspective Group Art Exhibition
OPENING RECEPTION
5 to 7:30 p.m. - City Hall 2nd floor
The exhibition includes paintings, drawings, photography and digital images and will be on display from February 1 through May 25, 2024.
Co-curated in partnership with the Artists Archives of the Western Reserve
February 2, 9 and 16 – SPIRIT DAY and VENDORS
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. - City Hall Rotunda
Sport your Divine 9, HBCU and/or Black Pride spirit wear
February 3 – FLAG RAISING
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. - City Hall Rotunda
51st Annual Black History Month Flag Raising (open to the public)
February 6, 13, 20 and 27 – FINANCIAL LITERACY
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Registration open soon (free and open to the public)
February 7 – SENIOR DAY
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Frederick Douglass Neighborhood Resource and Recreation Center
February 8 – SENIOR DAY
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Gunning Neighborhood Resource and Recreation Center/Benjamin Rose Senior Center
February 15 – HEALTH DAY
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. - City Hall Rotunda
Yoga, information about wellness and wellbeing from a variety of partners (open to the public)
February 21 – FAMILY REUNION
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. - City Hall Rotunda
Soul food samples, music and socializing (open to the public)
February 22 – HONORING THE LEGACY, ENGAGING THE DREAM
Noon - Stephanie Tubbs Jones Art Gallery at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
February 23 – HOMECOMING
3 to 7 p.m. - City Hall Rotunda
Drumline, giveaways, history, food and vendors (open to the public)
February 29 – CLOSING LUNCHEON: Honoring Hidden Figures
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. - City Hall Rotunda
