About this collection
- Explore the life of one of Cleveland’s most impactful community builders, Rev. Emmitt Theophilus Caviness. His move from Texas to Cleveland in 1961 brought him to the Greater Abyssinia Baptist Church in Cleveland’s Glenville Community where he continues to marry social activism and spirituality today. His friendship with Martin Luther King and his own beliefs in the power of nonviolent protest propelled Rev. Caviness to the forefront of activism in 1960s Cleveland. He is an agent of change for Cleveland, playing an instrumental role in the election of African American politicians, including Carl Stokes as the first black mayor of a major U.S. city. Discover his role in the Civil Rights Movement and learn about his dedication to family and community engagement.
- Clevelanders travel the world to sightsee, shop, and work directly with Parisian designers. Back at home, boutiques and department stores offer the latest French fashions. Cultural venues such as the Euclid Avenue Opera House, Severance Hall, and Playhouse Square provide the perfect setting to see and be seen, in Parisian style.