1880
Ohio’s Civil Rights Act Signed into Law O hio passed one of the earliest state-level Civil Rights Acts, prohibiting discrimination based on race. The law guaranteed equal access to public accommodations. This legislation set an example for other states to follow in the fight against systemic racism.
1910
Garrett Morgan Moves to Cleveland
-Garrett Morgan
I nventor Garrett Morgan, best known for the traffic signal and gas mask, moved to Cleveland to expand his businesses. Over time, his innovations saved countless lives and cemented his legacy as a prolific Black inventor. Morgan became a symbol of ingenuity and perseverance.
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