Author Cebo Campbell (Sky Full of Elephants) and Brea Baker (Rooted: The American Legacy of Land Theft and the Modern Movement for Black Land Ownership) will be in conversation.
For more information, visit MX Juneteenth.
Join us for an unforgettable evening as the NAACP Cleveland Branch celebrates 113 years of advocacy, leadership, and community empowerment at our annual Freedom Fund Dinner. This year’s theme, “Resilient Voices, Relentless Progress,” honors the unwavering spirit of those who continue to lead, uplift, and fight for justice in our city and beyond. Purchase your tickets here.
Ten-5 is the home base of our block party BBQ. Come down to Glenville to experience music, line-dancing, local shop vendors, food, haircuts, massages, and more!
Interested in becoming a vendor? Fill out the form here by June 15.
Unveiling & dedication of the EJI Marker at Elizabeth Baptist Church following 12:00pm Sunday service. BEL, EBC, EJI, and others will be invited to speak during the program. Open to the public.
Join us at ThirdSpace Reading Room as we dive into:
“Racial Innocence: Unmasking Latino Anti-Black Bias and the Struggle for Equality” by Tanya Katerí Hernández
This powerful book invites us to confront anti-Blackness within Latine communities and imagine what true racial justice and solidarity can look like. 💭🖤
At YLN, we’re building brave spaces for growth, accountability, and healing. Whether you’ve read the whole book or just started, your voice matters — and we want to hear it.
Screening of Ryan Coogler’s newest production.
Genius teenage inventor Riri Williams creates the most advanced suit of armor since Iron Man.
Join us for an engaging overview of Anti-Racist Community Development (ARCD), tailored for local Cleveland funders, practitioners, and community stakeholders. This convening will explore key concepts including dominant narratives and The People’s Practice, while offering a space to share insights and gather valuable feedback from those working on the ground. Together, we’ll build understanding and momentum toward more equitable and community-centered development.
For any inquiries, please contact Karis Tzeng at karis@3rdspaceactionlab.co
Quarterly Assembly, a civic gathering where artists, cultural institutions, and community leaders unite around Greater Cleveland’s cultural priorities. These assemblies are your space to show up, speak up, and build alliances—all in service of pushing cultural progress forward.
This month’s agenda includes:
Advocacy Update
Hear the latest on arts and cultural advocacy efforts amid an uncertain climate, including a recap of key takeaways from our last Assembly.
Arts & Culture for All
Learn about North Coast Yard’s vision for Cleveland’s lakefront and hear about opportunities to get involved. We’ll discuss why it’s essential that the arts sector has a seat at the table as conversations around the river, lakefront, and Browns’ stadium unfold.
Updates & Announcements
Hear the latest from Assembly for the Arts including current priorities, grant opportunities, research updates, and new cultural initiatives.
Live Music & Networking
Stick around for live music and informal networking at the Sixty6 Music Lounge at 7:30
Free for members; register today and become a member.
Your admission includes a light dinner. To register, click here.
Join the ThirdSpace Reading Room book club’s discussion on Dolen Perkins-Valdez’s luring tale of family, land, and royal bloodlines. No RSVP needed.
If you need a copy of Happy Land you can get it for 10% off at The Space.
Panel Discussion featuring Siqi Zhu (Sasaki), Esther Thomas (City of Akron) + Mordecai Cargill (TSAL), moderated by Liz Ogbu (Studio O). For more information and to register, click here.
An interactive listening session + talk that highlights the pivotal role art, specifically music, has played in the quest for liberation. The session will highlight music from Sam Cooke to Public Enemy and Kendrick Lamar.
CLE History Days Collab with Green Book CLE + CVNP
Panel Discussion with Photographers + Portrait Subjects featured in the Exhibit. Moderated by Mordecai with intro from Arrye Rosser (CVNP). Would use the 5 key themes of the exhibit as a launching pad for the discussion.
More info on Nature Includes You
Care Alliance, in partnership with the City of Cleveland, invites you to a powerful day dedicated to men’s wellness. Join us at the Tower City Center for health screenings, expert-led panel discussions, and live demonstrations designed to inform and empower.
Enjoy free haircuts and giveaways, and connect with local vendors offering valuable community resources. Whether you drop in or stay for the full experience, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss this chance to prioritize your health and well-being. See you there!
Music, arts, and history combine in this second annual event. This event is named in honor of the historic music venue, Leo’s Casino, which was a 1960’s nightclub known worldwide for being “The most culturally diverse entertainment venue in the Country” during the Civil Right Era racial tensions and eventual uprising. Performances include: The Hue People, The Townsman Band, Fulla Love Orchestra, Latin City Soul Band and guests.
To register, click here.
"Living Out Loud: Black Queer Dreams and Collective Liberation" is a dynamic Freedom Lecture that celebrates the intersection of Blackness and queerness through the lens of freedom and community. This lecture invites us to reimagine a world where Black queer identities are not only seen but deeply valued, exploring how love, resilience, history and collective action can shape a truly liberated future. Join us for an evening of storytelling, dialogue, and empowerment, where we dream together, learn together, and build a Blacker, freer tomorrow.
Welcome to the Juneteenth Celebration and showing of The Journey: A Place to Call Our Own! Join us for a day of reflection, education, and community at 890 Martin Luther King Jr Dr. Celebrate freedom and unity with us as we watch this powerful film together. Don't miss out on this opportunity to honor our history and culture. Documentary Film, The Journey: A Place to Call Our Own" will be shown at 2:30 p.m. See you there!
Sponsors: CAC. NLDP
Experience a powerful dialogue on the role of creativity in re-entry and rehabilitation. “Unlocked Voices: Creativity, Justice, and the Journey Forward” brings together a dynamic panel featuring a groundbreaking film director, a celebrated author, and legendary artist Project Pat. This event explores how artistic expression can uplift, inspire, and connect with those affected by the justice system, offering new perspectives on healing and reintegration. Register here.
This dynamic talk explores Black fashion as a site of resistance, expression, history, wealth building and cultural power. This conversation brings together designers, artists, and cultural leaders who are redefining the fashion industry through Black-led creativity and innovation.
Community Forum: Resident discussion + community presentations 5:45-6:45
Honoring the Day presentation + spoken word
Music
Youth Juneteenth poster contest
Food
Rain Location:
UCI Carriage House
10831 Magnolia Drive
Cleveland, OH 44106
Laurese Glover and Ru-El Sailor will lead a discussion around their journey from wrongful imprisonment to exoneration and the collaborations that have led to promote systemic change and support for those affected by similar challenges. Both Laurese and Ru-El's work ties in with EJI's mission to end mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the U.S., challenging racial and economic injustice, and protecting basic human rights. Food will be provided.
Join us for a powerful and joyful Juneteenth celebration at the historic Dunham Tavern!
This community-centered event will highlight the rich stories, voices, and contributions of Black Clevelanders—past, present, and future. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors as we honor the legacy of emancipation and uplift the cultural heritage of our neighborhood.
Event Highlights Include:
Live music and spoken word performances
Local food vendors and Black-owned businesses
Interactive storytelling and history exhibits
Family-friendly activities and art stations
A communal space for reflection and celebration
Free and open to all.
Bring a chair or blanket for outdoor seating.
Let’s celebrate freedom, resilience, and our collective stories!
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery on June 19, 1865 - the day when all African Americans were freed from slavery. Set to take place on Saturday, June 14 from 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Mall C in the heart of Downtown Cleveland, the city-wide, family-friendly celebration and commemoration of Juneteenth is one you don’t want to miss.
Community members come out for an open house and a fireside chat to learn more about the University Circle, Inc. public realm masterplan. Be prepared to describe what the district should look and feel. Your insights will help shape the future of University Circle.
Library Sound Bites is a free, all-ages celebration of local sound, good vibes, and community joy (and also free lunch!). If you could share this with your colleagues and members of your community that would be very appreciated.
This series is about building connections through art and joy, and we’d love to see you there. We’ve got more music lined up in July and August, details in the attached flier. We are also having more concerts at our Main Library, more details HERE.
Join ThirdSpace Action Lab for our second annual Juneteenth Soirée, where this year’s theme—Grandma’s Home—sets the vibe. Think warm hugs at the door, the smell of something good on the stove, and the kind of soul-nourishing love that made you feel seen, safe, and full. We're celebrating Black freedom and Black joy in a space as inviting and powerful as her living room, plastic-covered couch and all. Come ready to honor legacy, dance like the huge stereo’s on, and feel right at home. Purchase your tickets here.
Join Live Free USA and the Black Church Freedom Fund for Organize the Church, a recurring gathering for faith leaders, organizers, and justice advocates committed to transforming communities. Each session focuses on equipping leaders with strategies to resist systemic injustice, build power, and reclaim the moral narrative.
Our discussions center on faith-rooted organizing, community healing, movement-building, and tackling the most pressing justice issues of our time. This is more than a conversation—it’s a call to action. To sign up click here.
Step into summer refreshed, radiant, and rejuvenated at Soul & Solstice, a beauty and wellness experience hosted by FELOH at Cleveland’s premier wellness spa, Soul Space. This is your time to reset, recharge, and glow—mind, body, and soul. Join us for an unforgettable evening of relaxation and renewal as we welcome the season of sunshine and self-love!
What to Expect:
Outdoor event
$100 gift card to NulQ
Discounted day pass + 50% off modalities at Soul Space
Beauty & wellness pop up shop with local vendors
Complimentary swag bags
Complimentary chair massages
Food available for purchase
Featured Vendors & Activations
The Auracle
NulQ
Ginger & Honey
PureFyx
Artisan Embers
Into the Pines
Haus of June
Contrast High
Inhrtnce
Bomani Beauty
Island Cooking Herbs & Spices
Green Light Studio
Sound Bath
Chair Massages
Purchase Tickets here.
Join us for four summer 2025 neighborhood site visits as we explore key priority locations being considered for future development. We’ll take a deep dive on-site with informal conversations about each area’s current condition, share stories about what used to be there, and hear your ideas for what could come next. It’s a chance to walk, talk, and shape the future together.
All three neighborhood site visits kick off at noon. Come and bring a neighbor!
The site visits may not be for everyone, and that’s totally okay. If walking or standing isn’t ideal for you right now, hop aboard our Intergenerational Tour on wheels! Designed for grandmas, grandbabies, and everyone in between, this guided bus ride will take you through the NuPoint service area. We’ll share stories from the past and imagine what’s possible for the future—all from the comfort of your seat.
Space is limited to 35 seats for residents, so be sure to reserve your spot.
The Build Our Economic Wealth Committee of CLE Pearls is thrilled to celebrate Black Dollar Days during the month of June! This month is about wearing Pink, Buying Black and Spending Green...so let's make every dollar count! Grab a bite to eat, drink, and socialize!
The OH-11 Housing Expo will offer prospective and current homeowners personalized tips, tools, financial guidance, and expert resources. Representatives from federal, state, and local agencies will be on hand to provide information.
In addition to open floor time, the expo will also feature breakout sessions on federal resources, credit score repair, mortgages and financing, housing information for seniors, and more. Breakout sessions begin at 11:15 AM.
Click here to RSVP and stay updated on the Expo.
Thank you to everyone who has already registered. We have your information and you do not need to register again.
Participating agencies include (more to come):
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Benjamin Rose
CHN Housing Partners
City of Cleveland
Cleveland Housing Court
Community Housing Solutions
Cuyahoga County Office of the Treasurer
Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority
Fair Housing Center for Rights & Research
Hathaway HomeServices Professional Realty
ID Housing Agency
KeyBank
NOPEC
Task Team at Berkshire
Unquoting Insurance Company
Veteran & Others Assisting Company
We Bag Different
Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging
Library Sound Bites is a free, all-ages celebration of local sound, good vibes, and community joy (and also free lunch!). If you could share this with your colleagues and members of your community that would be very appreciated.
This series is about building connections through art and joy, and we’d love to see you there. We’ve got more music lined up in July and August, details in the attached flier. We are also having more concerts at our Main Library, more details HERE.
The Build Our Economic Wealth Committee of CLE Pearls is thrilled to celebrate Black Dollar Days during the month of June! This month is about wearing Pink, Buysing Blac,k and Spending Green...so let's make every dollar count! Come for the vibes; stay for the fellowship.
Toasted Life & Ritz Carlton are gathering the city’s most inspiring entrepreneurs, creatives, and tastemakers for an evening of good vibes, meaningful connections, and elevated cocktails. To RSVP, click here.
Join us for your connection to the literary world as we discuss our shared experience of “The Color of Money” with guest speaker Andre Ansar Bustamante. Register here.
