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Category: History

Posted inArts & Entertainment, Headline News, History

Opinion: Charleston’s International African American Museum

Sharon Lewisby Sharon Lewis09/24/202608/31/2026

Listen to this articleS.A. Lewis The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Cleveland Observer. Every culture holds fast to its history, and it is incumbent upon each of us to know our own. Maya Angelou is quoted as having said, “I have […]

Posted inCLEVELAND, History

Two cases continue to shape Cleveland police debate

Renee Matthews Jacksonby Renee Matthews Jackson03/09/202607/15/2026
Posted inWealth, History

Black History Month: Lessons from Black Wall Street

Ray’Chel Wilsonby Ray’Chel Wilson02/05/202604/23/2026
Posted inHistory, National

Martin Luther King Jr.: Civil Rights Leader and Advocate for Justice

Staff Writerby Staff Writer01/16/202601/31/2026
Posted inNational, History

Bullet-pocked marker memorializing 1918 lynching goes on display in Atlanta

AP Newsby AP News12/22/202501/14/2026
Posted inHistory, National

Assata Shakur, Racial Justice Activist and Political Refugee Died, Dont Tell Anyone

Angela Hayby Angela Hay11/11/202503/17/2026
Posted inCLEVELAND, History, Local

Opinion: Sabotaged Miracle on 105th Street: Winston Willis Pt 1

Ajah Halesby Ajah Hales11/04/202503/29/2026
Posted inCLEVELAND, History, Local

The Historic Leadership of Carl Stokes

Ron Calhounby Ron Calhoun07/24/202512/06/2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment, History

Ruby Dee: Actress, Activist, and Voice for Justice

Guest Writerby Guest Writer03/27/202505/14/2025
Posted inHistory, State

One of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen remembers struggle for recognition amid Trump’s DEI purge

AP Newsby AP News03/23/202504/03/2025
Posted inHistory

Black History Began with the Black Press

Guest Writerby Guest Writer03/20/202503/23/2025
Posted inHistory, State

Kent State University: The Birthplace of Black History Month

Lisa O'Brienby Lisa O'Brien02/10/202512/12/2025
Posted inHistory

Arutisuse: December 24 is a Day to Honor Freedom and Resilience

Ron Calhounby Ron Calhoun12/24/202412/06/2025
Posted inFAIRFAX, History

Olivet Institutional Baptist Church Earns Cleveland Civil Rights Trail Marker

Vince Robinsonby Vince Robinson11/21/202412/09/2024
Posted inHistory, Opinion

Racism Takes a Back Seat to DEI

Ron Calhounby Ron Calhoun10/12/202412/06/2025
Posted inBest of 2024, Faith, History

Africa’s Influence on Christianity is profound, often overlooked

Staff Writerby Staff Writer02/11/202412/31/2024
Posted inHistory

Top 10 Reasons Clevelanders Celebrate Black History Month

Staff Writerby Staff Writer01/23/202411/10/2025
Posted inHistory

Is the A.A.C.G. what the black community needs in Cleveland ?

Sarai Murdockby Sarai Murdock01/15/202411/04/2024
Posted inArts & Entertainment, FAIRFAX, History, Local

The Legendary Karamu House Theatre

Staff Writerby Staff Writer12/15/202311/01/2024
Posted inHistory

Cleveland’s Own: Father of Labor Day

Staff Writerby Staff Writer08/28/202303/14/2024
Posted inHistory, Wealth

Celebrating Women’s History: Black Women in Financial History

Ray’Chel Wilsonby Ray’Chel Wilson03/16/202304/07/2025
Posted inHistory

King Holiday Marks 40 Years Since Passage

Gregory Mooreby Gregory Moore01/12/202308/19/2023
Posted inHistory

Historically Marginalized Communities Adopt Anti-Black Racism

Ron Calhounby Ron Calhoun11/10/202212/06/2025
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, History

Top Ten Historic African American Landmarks in Cleveland

Guest Writerby Guest Writer05/15/202209/10/2024
Posted inHistory

Celebrating Black Excellence

Guest Writerby Guest Writer04/11/202201/11/2026

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