Editor’s note: Elyria Black Legacy Connection is marking Black History Month by sharing family histories of Black community members in Elyria. Sparkle Carey is an Elyria businesswoman who also works in the health field. Carey’s family history can be traced to1840 when her ancestor Emily Payne was born to James Huston and Lucy Thomas in […]
The Elyria Black Legacy Connection is set to host an educational event on local connections to the Great Migration from 4-7 p.m., Feb. 17, at Second Baptist Church, 427 Chapman Lane in Elyria. “Discussions From the Families of the Great Migration” will feature videos consisting interviews with seven people who either participated in the Great […]
The Elyria Black Legacy Connection once again is celebrating Black History Month. As in years past, the Elyria Black Legacy Connection recognized residents who have contributed to or made a name for themselves because of their heritage. This installment, the Elyria Black Legacy Connection is focusing on the living legacy of Belinda Brown. Brown’s family […]
The 37th Commemorative Rev. Dr. Martin Luther Jr. Celebration that took place Jan. 15 in Elyria started with a march from Ely Square to the Elyria Performing Arts Center, where an educational program took place. At 10 a.m., the temperature was in the single digits when the march started, but that did not deter dozens […]