This presentation by Regennia N. Williams, Ph.D., Distinguished Scholar of African American History and Culture at the Western Reserve Historical Society, will focus on Dr. King’s many visits to Cleveland, Ohio in the 1960s, the purpose of those visits, the individuals and organizations that worked with him, and Cleveland’s place in the larger history of the Civil Rights Movement in America. The lecture-discussion will include a consideration of the churches and other local landmarks associated with Dr. King’s work.
Hosted on Thursday, February 9 at 7:30 PM (Eastern) on the Zoom platform. Zoom information will be provided after you register. For questions, contact Eric Eickhoff at eeickhoff@jcu.edu or 216.397.3061.
Learn more and register at https://www.jcu.edu/calendar/aces-going-there-knowing-there-rev-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-cleveland-ohio