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Glenville is a predominantly African American Neighborhood in Cleveland, Ohio that once was considered the Gold Coast.

Transitioning from a predominantly Jewish neighborhood by the fifties the neighborhood transitioned from being majority Jewish American into 90% African American community. There were shops along East 105th street and many people didn’t leave the neighborhood daily. By 1960, Glenville became a hub for Black Nationalist groups and Civil Rights Leaders. Education reform led to students being bused to different neighborhoods and Equity characterized conversations. and in 1967 the Glenville shootout left the community to transition in different ways.   

The exhibition walks viewers through the experience of living in Glenville in the 50s and 60s from the point of view of long term Glenville residents. The Reframe History team interviewed Don Freeman, Evelyn Davis, Fannie Allen, Darrel Brant, Cynthia and the Evans Family. Additionally, archival and primary documents accompany the stories. 

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