IN OUR DNA

DECLARATION

We seek Freedom. We create the Future. We will Win. These virtues are In Our DNA.

GOAL, VALUE, VISION

Our GOAL is to use public art that uplifts Cleveland’s Black history to catalyze present and
future racial justice and civic engagement efforts across Cleveland communities.

We VALUE the trailblazing contributions of historic Black Clevelanders —their leadership,
intellect, ethics, creativity, determination, and resistance is in our DNA.

We ENVISION Cleveland as a model city for social transformation with Black and Brown residents leading the way.

ATTRIBUTION

In Our DNA utilizes media from Cleveland public archives including the Cleveland Memory Project,

Cleveland Public Library, and the Western Reserve Historical Society.