Western Reserve Historical Society, in partnership with RLRIII & Associates, is proud to announce the return of the African American Heritage & Cultural Celebration (AAHCC), a historic festival coming back to the Cleveland History Center on August 21–22, 2026.

After a twenty-year hiatus, the AAHCC — once a premier multi-day cultural event drawing over 10,000 attendees — returns to honor the legacy of Black excellence in Northeast Ohio. This year’s celebration holds special significance as it honors the 40th anniversary of MC Chill becoming Cleveland’s first national rap recording artist, a milestone that cemented his place in hip-hop history.