2023
Freedom and Soul Music Festival H eld on Juneteenth weekend, this festival centered on the connection between freedom and the enduring spirit of Black music. From gospel roots to hip-hop, the festival highlighted the musical contributions of Black Ohioans, such as funk legends The Ohio Players. The lineup included performances by local emerging artists and renowned acts, alongside educational panels exploring the intersection of music, activism, and social justice.
2024
Ohio Black Women’s Legacy Exhibit
T imed with Women’s History Month, this month-long exhibit highlighted the achievements of Black women from Ohio throughout history. The exhibit featured figures such as poet and activist Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, who fought for women’s and racial rights, and Toni Morrison, the literary powerhouse from Lorain, Ohio.
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OHIO BLACK HISTORY
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