Kearney at Pan-African Flag Raising Event

Feb 24, 2021

CINCINNATI – Councilmember Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney participated in the Pan-African flag raising event at Cincinnati City Hall on February 19 in honor of Black History Month. During the ceremony, there was a riveting drum performance by IJO UGO Performance Company and local activists and community leaders spoke to honor the significance of the day. Participants of the event include Iris Rolley, Leah Saho, Rev. Damon Lynch III, and Fatima Chi.

To watch the ceremony, please stream from CitiCable at https://fb.watch/3TP8tdV_LA/.

 

Kearney speaks during the ceremony.
Kearney speaks during the ceremony.

 

Attendees hold the flag.
Attendees hold the flag.

 

Photo from flag raising event.
Photo from flag raising event.
 

 

Councilmembers Kearney and Landsman at the event.
Councilmembers Kearney and Landsman at the event.

 

Media

Ceremony Livestream | CitiCable

The Pan-African flag is raised at Cincinnati City Hall | Cincinnati Enquirer