February is Black History Month – a time to celebrate Black history, culture and excellence in Cleveland and across the country.
The work of pivotal Cleveland-natives like Fannie Lewis, Carl B. Stokes, Garrett Morgan, and many others have shaped our city and nation.
The City of Cleveland will honor Black History Month with a series of events centered around the theme, “A Salute to Blackness”. A full calendar of events are listed below:
Wednesday, Feb. 1
Black Pride “Spirit Day”
City Hall Rotunda
Friday, Feb. 3
UNCF Luncheon
Saturday, Feb. 4
50th Annual Black History Flag Raising
11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
City Hall Rotunda
Wednesday, Feb. 8
Black Wealth & Finance Panel
11:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
City Hall Rotunda
Friday, Feb. 10
Gospel Choirs & Artists – Array of Melodies
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
City Hall Rotunda
Tuesday, Feb. 14
Health Day
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
City Hall Rotunda
Friday, Feb. 17
Gospel Choirs & Artists – Array of Melodies
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
City Hall Rotunda
Saturday, Feb. 18
CMSD Arts
12:00 p.m.
Cleveland Public Auditorium
Wednesday, Feb. 22
Soul Food Cookoff
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
City Hall Rotunda
Thursday, Feb. 23
Poetry Slam CLE “All Black Affair”
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
City Hall Rotunda
Friday, Feb. 24
Faith Breakfast (invited guests)
Friday, Feb. 24
Gospel Choirs & Artists – Array of Melodies
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
City Hall Rotunda
Monday, Feb. 27
Salute to Seniors
Various Recreation Center locations
Tuesday, Feb. 28
Closing Luncheon
12: 00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
City Hall Rotunda
