Black History Month

Celebrating Black History Month: Ellen W. Craig-Jones

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans. It is a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Ohio's history is full of Black men and women who have helped shape our country. One such person is Ellen Walker Craig-Jones, the first African-American woman to be elected mayor...

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Celebrating Black History Month: Jean Murrell Capers

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans. It is a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Ohio's history is full of Black men and women who have helped shape our country. One such person is Justice Jean Murrell Capers, the first African-American woman elected to Cleveland...

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Black History Month

Background Black History Month is a yearly celebration of achievements by African Americans. It is a time for recognizing their important role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week.” According to History, this was the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and...

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