City of Cleveland Commemorates Black History Month by Recognizing the Past and Honoring Future Leaders
The City of Cleveland’s 2015 Black History Month celebration kicked-off on Monday, February 2, 2015. This year’s theme “Cleveland’s Future: We are in Good Hands,” was chosen to highlight, share and learn about the many endeavors, accomplishments and future plans of our African American community. The month of activities will focus on media, sports, arts and entertainment, as well as education and health.
The opening day was an invitation-only luncheon and featured LaRese Purnell, CFO and COO of the Word Church along with NewsChannel 5 Anchor Danita Harris, Chef Eric Wells and Cleveland Cavaliers emcee Ahmaad Crump among others. The month will round out with a salute to former Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones.
| Date | Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, February 6th | A Salute To Sports | Noon | City Hall Rotunda |
| Saturday, February 7th | Flag Raising | 11:00 a.m. | City Hall Rotunda |
| Wednesday, February 11th | Salute to Arts & Entertainment | Noon | City Hall Rotunda |
| Wednesday, February 18th | Salute to Media | Noon | NewBridge |
| Friday, February 20th | Salute to Food/Culinary Arts | Noon | City Hall Rotunda |
| Wednesday, February 25th | Salute to Education | Noon | City Hall Rotunda |
| Thursday, February 26th | Salute to Health | Noon | City Hall Rotunda |
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