THE UNIVERSAL NEGRO IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION HISTORICAL SOCIE

CLEVELAND, OH

Egyptiana Fashion designs inspired by ancient Egypt, displayed in a Cleveland Museum of Art exhibit about the influence of Egypt on modern popular culture and aesthetics.

Right a center: by Egyptian designer Yasmine Yeya for Maison Yeya.

Left: by Karl Lagerfeld for House of Chanel. — Egyptiana Credit: Maia C

The Universal Negro Improvement Association Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Cleveland, Ohio. It was founded in 1914 by Marcus Garvey, a Jamaican-born black nationalist and Pan-Africanist leader, with the aim of promoting black self-reliance, racial pride, and economic empowerment. The society's mission is to preserve the history and legacy of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA) and the Garvey movement, and to educate the public about the contributions of black people to world civilization.

The UNIA Historical Society in Cleveland maintains a museum, library, and archive of materials related to Garvey and the UNIA. The museum displays artifacts, photographs, and documents that tell the story of the UNIA's development, including its role in the Harlem Renaissance and the Black Power movement. The library contains a collection of books, newspapers, and magazines related to black history and culture. The archive preserves original documents, letters, and manuscripts from the Garvey era.

The society also holds regular events, lectures, and discussions on topics related to black history, culture, and empowerment. It provides educational resources and programs for schools, community organizations, and individuals interested in learning more about the UNIA and the Garvey movement. The UNIA Historical Society in Cleveland is a valuable resource for those interested in exploring the history of black nationalism and the struggle for racial justice in America.

THE UNIVERSAL NEGRO IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION HISTORICAL SOCIE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CLEVELAND OH. US MID #8403900955

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Tom L. Johnson Tom L. Johnson was mayor of Cleveland from 1901 to 1909. His statue presides over Public Square.

In the background is The Society for Savings Building, also known as the Society Corp. Building. The building was the first modern high rise in Cleveland and in Ohio. Construction was completed in 1889.

Nave Nave of the St. Theodocious Orthodox Cathedral in the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland

Vaulted Ceiling Vaulted ceiling of the Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus in the Slavic Village neighborhood of Cleveland

Tom L. Johnson Progressive Mayor of Cleveland, 1901-1909

Old Stone Church First Presbyterian Church, more commonly known as Old Stone Church, is the oldest standing structure on Public Square. Its congregation was formed in 1820 when Cleveland was a village of a few hundred people.

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THE UNIVERSAL NEGRO IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION HISTORICAL SOCIE
PO BOX 6657
CLEVELAND
OH
44101-4410

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MID #	8403900955
Name	THE UNIVERSAL NEGRO IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION HISTORICAL SOCIE
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	341293664
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	41.49182, -81.675785
CODES	FIPS State Code: 39 FIPS County Code: 035 US Census Tract: 980100 US Census Block: 1002