Sep 01 2022
Celebrating Blacks in Photojournalism

Celebrating Blacks in Photojournalism

Presented by Cleveland History Center at Cleveland History Center

A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit Western Reserve Historical Society (African American Initiatives) and the Greater Cleveland Association of Black Journalists.

Tentative Schedule:

5: 00 PM: Cole exhibit officially opens

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Heavy hors d’oeuvres, soft beverages, cash bar, and museum exhibits open

5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: “Meet-the-Authors” / Book signing

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Book talk by Samuel W. Black, Director of African American Programs, Heinz History Center, Pittsburgh

6:00 PM – 6:45 PM: Jazz performance by Gabriel’s Horns

6:45 PM – 7:15 PM: GCLEABJ Awards Program Honoring Black Photojournalists

7:15 PM – 8:00 PM: Jazz performance by Gabriel’s Horns

8:00 PM: Museum closes

Admission Info

Tickets:

$35 – WRHS Members

$50 – Non-Members

The cost for this 1920s-themed event includes:

Admission to “Partnerships, Portraits, and the Power of Photojournalism: Black History According to Allen E. and Frances T. Cole,” and all other exhibits
Live jazz performed by Gabriel’s Horns
Heavy hors d’oeuvres
Soft beverages
Cash bar (beer and wine)
Personalized photographs by L & L Photography
An autographed copy of Through the Lens of Allen E. Cole: A Photographic History of African Americans in Cleveland, Ohio 
Author talk featuring Samuel W. Black
Discounted on-site parking

Phone: (216) 721-5722

Email: info@wrhs.org

Dates & Times

2022/09/01 - 2022/09/01

Location Info

Cleveland History Center

10825 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106

Parking Info

  • Parking is available in the museum’s adjacent parking lot located off Magnolia Drive.
  • Parking fees may be paid “in lane” upon exit using a credit card.
  • WRHS Members receive discounted flat rate parking at $5 per vehicle.  Members can pay inside, near the exit, before leaving.