Monday, February 27, 2023

Black History Month Flag Raising Celebration

 For 50 years the City of Cleveland has celebrated Black History Month with a Flag Raising Celebration.

African Flag over Cleveland City Hall

African Flag over Cleveland City Hall


Despite brutally cold temperatures the crowd marched outside singing and chanting "Ashay". Joining in were Mayor Justin Bibb, Community Relations leader Angela Shute-Woodson and Khalid Samad from Peace in the Hood. After witnessing the flag raised above Cleveland City Hall the crowd went back inside for the rest of the program which included music, speeches, poems, food, community resources and more.

Khalid Samad speaks at Flag Raising

Khalid Samad speaks at Flag Raising

Mayor Justin Bibb with Buffalo Soldiers MC members

Mayor Justin Bibb with Buffalo Soldiers MC members


See photos and videos of the Flag Raising Event

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