Hip Hop pioneer Kevin “MC Chill” Heard was recognized for helping shape Cleveland’s Hip Hop scene as leaders announced the return of the African American Heritage & Cultural Celebration.
Category: HISTORY
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Cleveland Musicians Reflect on their Experiences on the Black Cleveland Music Scene
Black musicians and historians reflected on Cleveland’s rich musical legacy, challenges, and future during a Juneteenth forum at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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Ohio’s Black Laws
Ohio’s “Black Laws” barred Black people from voting, testifying in court, and owning property, leading to the displacement of thousands of Black residents and making it difficult for them to find employment.
Posted inBlack-Owned Business Corner, EQUITY, HISTORY, MONEY
Beyond Tulsa: Uncovering America’s forgotten Black Wall Streets and their legacies today
The history of Black Wall Streets across the United States is a testament to the resilience and ingenuity of Black Americans in creating economic opportunities despite the crushing restrictions of Jim Crow laws. From Richmond’s …
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60 years after Bloody Sunday, activists remember the Black women behind the curtain
Black women fed, protected and housed the activists who traveled to Selma, Alabama, in March 1965 to demonstrate for voting rights. Here are their stories.
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Belle da Costa Greene: A pioneering librarian who defied the color line
Discover the life and legacy of Belle da Costa Greene, a Black librarian, celebrated book agent and first female director of the Morgan Library.
Posted inColumbus & Statehouse-, EDUCATION AND CAREERS, GOVERNMENT, HISTORY
70 years after Brown vs. Board of Education problems persist
Seventy years ago, the Supreme Court’s Brown vs. Board of Education ruling ended school segregation, but challenges persist. Despite efforts, many schools…
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Women on quarters: Who they are and why it matters
The American Women’s Quarters Program is set to end in 2025. Find out who’s on these quarters and why this program exists
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Unsung Heroes: How Many of These 19 Black Historical Figures Do You Know?
19 Black historical figures whose names might be lost in the fight for a more robust Black history education. Read more to find out how the lives of these figures shaped today’s…
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How many of these names from the Civil Rights Movement do you recognize?
14 Civil Rights leaders, many working alongside Dr. King, that have been largely overlooked or forgotten