Youngstown Events | Black History Month | Metro Monthly. This guide includes Black History Month programs in and around the Youngstown-Warren area. Listings will be updated as new events become available.
Exploring Black Creativity: Maya Angelou. Struthers Library, 95 Poland Ave. 44471. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. This program will celebrate Maya Angelou and the art of poetry by creating your own poem. Poems will be created by using words cut out from various print sources and will be displayed during the month of February. For all ages. 4 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 1.
The Underground Railroad. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Tonight’s program on the Underground Railroad highlights the region’s important influence during the early and mid-19th century. The program will include area leaders, politicians, and abolitionists, along with those risking everything to find freedom from slavery. 5-6:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 1.
The African Marketplace. Chestnut Room, Kilcawley Center, One University Plaza (at Elm Street), Youngstown 44505. The African Marketplace returns to the campus of Youngstown State University. The annual event features cultural goods, educational materials, and musical performances. For more information, call Patrick Spearman, 330-941-1934. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 3.
Opening Reception: Greatness Revealed: The Art of African Americans from the Butler Collection. Butler Institute of American Art. 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-743-1711. butlerart.com…. Curated by Dr. Virginia “Dee” Banks in celebration of African-American History Month. The collection includes Romare Bearden, Jason Lawrence, Sam Gilliam, Horace Pippin, Robert Duncanson, Al Bright, Richard Hunt, Barkley Hendricks, and “lesser known African-Americans artists that help make it quite special.” On display from Feb. 4-March 17. Opening reception: 1-3 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 4.
Dr. Zona Lecture Series: Harlem Renaissance. Butler Institute of American Art, Zona Auditorium, 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44502. 330-743-1107. butlerart.com…. Dr. Louis Zona, the director of the Butler Institute of American Art, will present Harlem Renaissance. 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 4.
Exploring Black Creativity: 3D Art. Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave. 44512. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Create, make, and discover 3D art design and learn about African-American artists. All materials will be provided. 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 5.
Harambee Youth Dancers. Poland Library, 311 S. Main St. 44514. 330-744-8636.www.libraryvisit.org…. Features an African dance performance by Harambee of Youngstown Inc. (under the direction of Lynette Miller). 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 6.
Empowered, Brilliant & Brave: Great Women of Black History. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. www.wtcpl.org…. 330-399-8807. This special event features performances by Bright Star Touring Theatre and includes vignettes on Dorothy Vaughan, Harriet Tubman, Ella Fitzgerald, and other figures in Black history. For children and adults.
Black History Month: Sit and Paint. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Today’s program celebrates the cover art of renowned author Jacqueline Woodson’s books featuring silhouettes. Get creative and design your own work of art. Registration closes on Wednesday, Feb. 7. 3:30-5 p.m.,Thursday, Feb. 8.
The Underground Railroad. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Tonight’s program on the Underground Railroad highlights the region’s important influence during the early and mid-19th century. The program will include area leaders, politicians, and abolitionists, along with those risking everything to find freedom from slavery. p.m., Monday, Feb. 12.
Genealogy Orientation. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. www.wtcpl.org…. 330-399-8807. The Local History & Genealogy Center hosts a genealogy orientation night every second Wednesday of the month. The night includes a tour, handouts, database demos, and instruction on researching family history. 6-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 14.
African American Genealogy and Local History. East Library, 430 Early Road, Youngstown 44505. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. This program will cover research methods and discuss the challenges of finding ancestors. The program also includes a celebration of African Americans in local history. Registration is required. 3-4:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 15.
Black History Month Expo. McGuffey Centre, 1649 Jacobs Road, Youngstown 44505. 234-241-1600. This event will honor Black people and culture and Black contributions across time. The expo features food, music, dancing, performers, shopping, and a guest speaker. 1-6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 17.
Exploring Black Creativity: Graffiti Sip n’ Paint. Michael Kusalaba Library, 2815 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Learn about the graffiti art style and create an inspired painting while following step-by-step painting instructions. All materials and light refreshments will be provided. Registration is required. 2-4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 17.
Black History Month: We’ve Come This Far By Faith. Warren Heritage Center, Kinsman House, 303 Mahoning Court, N.W., Warren 44483. 330-372-0237. www.warrenheritagecenter.org. The Warren Heritage Center will celebrate the history, impact, and importance of the African-American church in Warren with a two-day event. The Rev. Dr. Shane Floyd, pastor of Grace African Methodist Episcopal Church, will deliver the keynote speech on Feb. 19. Grace AME is the oldest African-American congregation in Warren, and is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. The Rev. Sampson Murray, pastor of Triedstone Baptist Church, will deliver the keynote speech on Feb. 20. Triedstone Baptist is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Light refreshments will be available. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 19.
Black History Month: We’ve Come This Far By Faith. Warren Heritage Center, Kinsman House, 303 Mahoning Court, N.W., Warren 44483. 330-372-0237. www.warrenheritagecenter.org. The Warren Heritage Center will celebrate the history, impact, and importance of the African-American church in Warren with a two-day event. The Rev. Dr. Shane Floyd, pastor of Grace African Methodist Episcopal Church, will deliver the keynote speech on Feb. 19. Grace AME is the oldest African-American congregation in Warren, and is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. The Rev. Sampson Murray, pastor of Triedstone Baptist Church, will deliver the keynote speech on Feb. 20. Triedstone Baptist is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Light refreshments will be available. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 20.
Exploring Black Creativity: Name That R&B Tune. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Show off your knowledge of this music genre. The top team will win a prize. 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 20.
Ancestry Library Edition Class. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. www.wtcpl.org…. 330-399-8807, ext. 202. Learn how to use the library’s subscription database to find census, marriage, death, birth, military, and immigration records. Registration is required. 3-4 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 21.
What Did They Invent? Black History STEAM for Kids. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Learn about Black inventors, For children in grades K-3 and tweens in grades 4-6. Includes a fun craft. Registration is required.p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 21.
Freedom to Read: Uncensored Accounts of the Black Experience. Warren Library, 444 Mahoning Ave., N.W., Warren 44483. www.wtcpl.org…. 330-399-8807. YSU professor Dolores V. Sisco will discuss books that illuminate the Black experience in America, and how these works tie into the current bans at public libraries. Sisco is an expert on African-American literature and culture. 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 24.
Exploring Black Creativity: Quilt Portraits. Newport Library, 3730 Market St., Youngstown 44507. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. This program is inspired by the work of Bisa Butler and covers portrait quilting and textile art. The group will also create their own works. Registration is required. 5:30-7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 26.
Exploring Black Creativity: Black Hair Care and Braiding Class. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. An experienced stylist and instructor from The Braid Academy in Cleveland will teach a class on natural Black hair care, basic protective hair styles, and makeup artistry. She’ll also speak a bit on the history of Black hair. 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 26.
Finding African American Family Stories in Newspapers. Austintown Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road 44515. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Presented by local genealogist and historian Stacey Adger. This program will cover topics and the difficulties specific to researching African-American genealogy. Patrons will learn how to use the former “colored news” section of the Youngstown Vindicator. 6-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 28.
Art 101 for T(w)eens: Jean Michel Basquiat. Main Library, 305 Wick Ave., Youngstown 44503. 330-744-8636. www.libraryvisit.org…. Learn about artist Jean Michel Basquiat. The group will create a piece of art using his style and techniques. For grades 4-6 and teens in grades 7-12. Register online or call. 5 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 29.
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