Black History Month in Ohio: Honoring Dr. Kenneth W. Clement

CLEVELAND — Dr. Kenneth W. Clement was a physician and civic leader who is also remembered as a leading advisor to Carl Stokes, Cleveland's first Black mayor. 

A graduate of Central High School, Oberlin College and Howard Medical School -- he went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force. Clement completed his internship and residency there, while also achieving the rank of Major. 

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Clement returned to Cleveland where he practiced at Forest City, Marymount and St. Luke's Hospitals. 

Presidents Kennedy and Johnson both appointed him to national advisory roles. He also served as national director of the NAACP and Urban League. 

Dr. Clement passed away in 1974, but his values and love of education are instilled today at the Boys leadership academy in Cleveland that bears his name.

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