Ohio Events Celebrate Black History Month
African Americans have helped shape Ohio’s history and culture through significant contributions to the arts, music, politics, humanitarian efforts and more. During Black History Month, Ohio travelers are invited to celebrate the ragtime sounds of Scott Joplin and the significant contributions he made in music history; the strength of Angela Davis and her writings that stood up to an unfair world; the iconic photography of Gordon Parks and his relentless motivation to capture raw social and political issues all over the world; and the philanthropic contributions of Eliza Bryant, whose humanitarian work touched thousands.
This February, visitors are encouraged to enjoy riding the ripples African Americans made throughout Ohio’s history and culture, and reflect upon the arduous path traveled to make those resounding waves. For additional opportunities to learn more about the robust African-American history and culture in Ohio with your family and friends, visit www.DiscoverOhio.com.
40th Annual United Black World Month 2010, The Ohio State University, Columbus, month-long
- Join The Ohio State University as it celebrates Black World Month. This month-long celebration will consist of panels, lectures, socials and many other programs. On Feb. 11, The Multicultural Center presents An Evening with Ms. Angela Davis, the featured speaker for the 40th Annual United Black World Month Celebration. Davis, a feminist and writer, is the author of eight books and has lectured throughout the world. Her work as an educator – both at the university level and in the larger public sphere – has always emphasized the importance of building communities and of struggle for economic, racial and gender equality.
Black History Month at the Ohio Statehouse, Columbus, month-long
- The Ohio Statehouse will celebrate Black History Month during February with a special exhibition and tour of the George Washington Williams Room, which memorializes Ohio's first African-American legislator. The month-long celebration also includes lunch-time concerts and Soul Food Wednesdays at the Capitol Cafe each Wednesday in February from noon-1p.m.
Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo, Ohio
Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo, Ohio
Bare Witness, Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo, month-long
- Bring your family during Black History Month, to view a powerful exhibition of iconic and powerfully moving images by the late African-American photographer Gordon Parks. Bare Witness brings together 73 works grouped specifically by Mr. Parks himself. “’Bare Witness’ refers to Mr. Parks’ photographic investigation of social, political and racial issues throughout the world. He had the ability to become personally involved while never forgetting his position as a journalist. He bore witness for us all,” says Tom Loeffler, Toledo Museum of Art assistant curator of works on paper.
The Fisk University Jubilee Singers, Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, New Albany, Feb. 6
- Come enjoy the talented voices of the young men and women of The Fisk University Jubilee Singers. Bring your family to enjoy and listen to this talented group as they continue the tradition of singing Negro spirituals, allowing them to share a unique style of music.
Black History Month: All that Jazz...and Poetry...and Art, Historic Fort Steuben, Steubenville, Feb. 8 - 26
- Take the family to experience All that Jazz...and Poetry...and Art, at Historic Fort Steuben. This exhibit highlights artists, musicians and writers from the African-American community, as well as recognizing their success throughout history.
Black History Month Luncheon, Flora Stone Mather Center for Women (Case Western Reserve University), Cleveland, Feb. 12
- Case Western Reserve University presents its annual Black History Month luncheon with Women in History, a non-profit organization established to educate through the dramatic re-creation of lives of notable women in U.S. history with a monologue in authentic period costume. The luncheon features an actress portraying Cleveland native Eliza Bryant, a humanitarian who founded the Cleveland Home for Aged Colored People. RSVP is required for this event.
US Air Force Band of Flight Concert, National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Dayton, Feb. 13
- Come out with your family for an evening as the Band of Flight commemorates Black History Month, Valentine's Day and Presidents Day during the annual Hearts, Heroes and Heritage Concert. The National Museum of the United States Air Force partners with the USAF Band of Flight to honor the African-American culture for Black History Month.
Annual Black History Month Program, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Canton, Feb. 18
- The Pro Football Hall of Fame's Annual Black History Month Program is a great event for not only football fans but the entire family. This year's event will feature Ron Mix, AFL star and Hall of Famer, as well as, James Harris, a pioneer at the quarterback position with the Buffalo Bills and now senior personnel executive with the Detroit Lions. Mix and Harris will share stories about their past and experiences on and off the field.
An Evening with the Toledo Symphony in celebration of Black History Month, St. Martin de Porres Church, Toledo, Feb. 28
- Come out and celebrate Black History Month and St. Martin de Porres' 20th Anniversary, "Looking Back to the Future." Music for the evening includes the Toledo Symphony with guest conductor, Chelsea Tipton, the Mosaic Singers, playing music composed by African-Americans Adolphus Hailstork and the late Scott Joplin.
To learn about more fun and exciting multicultural events and experiences throughout Ohio, please visit www.DiscoverOhio.com/multicultural, follow them on Twitter @DiscoverOhio or become a fan of the Ohio Tourism Division on Facebook at www.facebook.com/discoverohio.
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