Tiny Desk Playlist: Black Music Knows No Bounds
NPR
Selecting only five from such a dynamic collection of African-American musicians is hard. However, when I think of performances that keep me coming back because of their level of intimacy, depth, and joy, it s Mickey Guyton, Gary Clark Jr., Nubya Garcia, Tobe Nwigwe, and the incomparable Minister of Funk, George Clinton. Together, these performances embody the vast sonic landscape that black artists have cultivated. Each is unique, but each means healing, resilience, reflection, and love to me.
I m inspired by the power of trailblazing country artist Mickey Guyton. With her lyrical prowess and latest anthem Black Like Me, she breaks the racial barriers of a storytelling genre too much considered white music.
Join the Zoom conversations to discuss the future of Noble Library: Press Run
Updated Feb 26, 2021;
Posted Feb 26, 2021
Heights Libraries will release the results of a recent survey that asked residents how the Noble Neighborhood Library branch, 2800 Noble Road, could be improved. Virtual conversations are scheduled to discuss the results, and the public is invited to take part. (Jeff Piorkowski, special to cleveland.com)
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CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio
Heights Libraries will hold live conversations on Zoom about the future of its Noble Neighborhood branch at 7 p.m. March 8 and 22.
The events will offer community members a chance to talk with library leaders about possible renovation ideas for the 84-year-old branch, which is located at 2800 Noble Road. That’s in the northern part of Cleveland Heights, between South Euclid and East Cleveland.
How to celebrate Cleveland’s Black history during Black History month in February
Updated Feb 04, 2021;
Posted Feb 02, 2021
The ceremonial arch at Cleveland s African-American Cultural Garden was dedicated in 2016. Cleveland architect Daniel Bickerstaff intended it as the first phase of a larger project. The angled black walls below the arch represent the Door of No Return at Elmina Castle in Ghana, through which enslaved Africans passed before the Middle Passage to New World colonies. Steven Litt
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CLEVELAND, Ohio Ready to celebrate Black History Month?
Destination Cleveland encourages residents to attend one or more of the several virtual and socially distanced events, and exhibits throughout the Cleveland area to help further residents’ knowledge and understanding of Cleveland’s Black history. The Cleveland Public Library has a host of events, as well.