Black History in Cleveland, Ohio
The city of Cleveland is showcasing its history of art and culture at numerous venues during Black History Month.
It ranges from music embedded with African American culture to poetic works of Black literature, Clevelanders and visitors can learn more about the history and influence of Black culture in Ohio.
Art: The Cleveland Museum of Art will celebrate Black History Month with guided tours of its African American artists’ collections every Sunday in February. Tours are free but require reservations. At the Cleveland Institute of Art, the third annual “Back in the Dayz” exhibition will showcase student artwork based on a “nostalgia” theme. An opening reception is scheduled for Feb. 7, with the exhibit running through the end of the month.
Music: Clevelanders and visitors can celebrate African American musicians’ impact at various events throughout the month. The Maltz Performing Arts Center will host “Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings” on Feb. 6 and 27. Playhouse Square welcomes the return of Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter on Feb. 12. And all month long at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, visitors can honor Black inductees by exploring dedicated exhibits, artifacts and stories.
Karamu House: The nation’s oldest producing Black theatre offers multiple opportunities to celebrate the space’s roots in Black history. It holds “The Ancestral Remembrance Gala” on Feb. 22. Through music, dance, spoken word and storytelling, the Gala celebrates Black unity and community. From Feb. 12 to March 8, guests can catch the third show in Karamu House’s 2025-26 season, “Queens Girl: Black in the Green Mountains.”
Ohio Celebrates Toni Morrison: Ohio native Toni Morrison, the first African American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, will be honored with a yearlong celebration that begins in Black History Month. The Cleveland kickoff will be held Feb. 18 at Karamu House, coinciding with the statewide launch on what would have been the author’s 95th birthday. The tribute features more than a dozen events throughout Northeast Ohio in 2026.
Beyond the Game Black Heritage Celebrations: Both the Cavaliers and Monsters will honor Black History Month with gameday heritage celebrations. Cavs games on Feb. 11 and 19 will recognize those who have impacted the local Black community, and the team will be outfitted in Black History Month edition warmups all month long. The Monsters Hip-Hop & Hockey: A Black Heritage Celebration game on Feb. 20 will treat fans to a post-game concert by The Sugarhill Gang.
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