Cleveland, OH – Valentine’s Day, Good Health, and Black History are the topics most people discuss during February. Most people acknowledge that February is the month for love, a healthy heart, and moments of History involving African Americans. “It’s a short month and a discerning moment. Couples celebrate Valentine’s Day. Our caregivers want all of us to understand the importance of a stressless heart, and Black people are eager to tell their stories while understanding the struggles and obstacles of our past. We take the time to reflect on what was, what is, and what is to come. It’s a profound reflection that some of us understand. This year we decided to come together as one – have fun – educate through a lunch, learn, guest speakers, music, fashion concept,” says Brown on Cleveland.
As a result, Brown on Cleveland and several of Cleveland’s Top – Models joined Saber Healthcare Group and Aetna Insurance to give back to senior community groups. The Traveling Models visited various nursing homes, community centers, and senior apartment communities. Not only did they bring Afrocentric wear, but they also brought their swag and personal styles and left smiles on the faces of many seniors. A slate of speakers (Council President Ruth Gray, South Euclid, Mayor Annette Blackwell, Maple Heights, State of Ohio Representative Darnell Brewer D18, Minister Gail Henderson, The Black Women Commission of Cuyahoga County members Bessie Connor, and Kimberly F. Brown) also delivered thought-provoking messages to each audience.
Mayor Annette M Blackwell says, “Black Beauty and excellence were on display when celebrating Black History Month 2023, as poised, stylish, and talented models of the traveling Fashion Show dazzled and entertained Senior Citizens across the county!”
“The Traveling Fashion Show is a mixture of human art, sassiness, and style, much like seniors over “60”. It is important to continue the storytelling tradition to pass on our Black History,” added Council…
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