On Saturday, April 22, roughly 200 residents gathered at Merwin’s Wharf to participate in a guided bike ride as part of “Celebrate Trails Day” festivities, joining County Executive Chris Ronayne, Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, and Cleveland Metroparks CEO Brian Zimmerman.

Juneteenth is now marked as a day to recognize the end of slavery and to celebrate the culture and achievements of African Americans. Here in Cuyahoga County, there are many ways to celebrate Juneteenth.

Carl B. Stokes had a transformational impact on the City of Cleveland and the entire country, becoming the first Black mayor of a major U.S. city in 1967.

The namesake of our Health and Human Services building, Jane Edna Hunter (1882-1971), devoted her life to improving the conditions of Black women and is featured in a painting and statue in the building.

In the second part of our Cuyahoga County Black History Month Series, our trip to the County Archives helped us learn about Sara Lucy Bagby Johnson, the last slave prosecuted under the Fugitive Slave Act.

The last part of our Black History Month Series will focus on Garrett Morgan. By taking a trip to the County Archives, we were able to take a deep dive into Morgan’s impact and contributions to Cuyahoga County and the entire country!