BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS
Alliance’s Underground Railroad — 2 p.m. Saturday, Rodman Public Library, 215 E. Broadway St., Alliance. Frank Barrett, president of the Alliance Area Preservation Society, will discuss the beginning of slavery in the colonies, early anti-slavery efforts begun by Quakers and people in the Alliance and the surrounding area who were active in the anti-slavery movement and the Underground Railroad. For more information, call 330-821-2665.
An Evening With Gloria Jones — 7 p.m. Feb. 29, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Foster Theatre, 1100 Rock and Roll Boulevard, Cleveland. Free. Tickets reservations, http://tickets.rockhall.com.
Black History Breakfast — 8 a.m. Sunday at New Trinity Baptist Church, 1380 Hartford Ave., Akron. Program will include a discussion on African-American history and voter education. Donations are $8.
Black History Month Programs at the Akron-Summit County Public Library — The Dred Scott Decision, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Green branch, 4046 Massillon Road. The Lincoln Inaugural Train, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Mogadore branch, 144 S. Cleveland Ave. For more information, call 330-784-7522 or go to www.akronlibrary.org.
Black Men United present a Soul Food Dinner — 5:30 tonight at Malone University, Randall Campus Center, 2600 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton. Hartford Middle School principal Sandy Womack will speak. $20 per person, free to Malone University students. 330-471-8328.
Black Men United Present a Black Male Caucus — 1-3:30 p.m. Feb. 25, Memorial Chapel of the Johnson Center for Worship and Fine Arts, 2600 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton. Featured speakers include: the Rev. Wayne Hoye, the Word Church; David Reliford, president and CEO Cornerstone Executive Search Group and Anthony Body, Famicos Foundation community engagement director. 330-471-8328.
Celebration of African-American Culture — 2 p.m. Saturday at Macy’s University Square, 2201 Warrensville Center Road, Cleveland. Presented by the Young Black Professional Coalition, the celebration will include a Gospel music performance and a cooking demonstration with chef Eric Wells. For more information, call 330-701-8327 or go to www.ybpc.info.
Greater Bethel Baptist Church presents Past Unforgotten III Black History and Awards Celebration — 7 p.m. Friday, Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St. Featuring 100 Voice Choir of Greater Akron. $25 in advance, $30 day of show. 330-253-2488 or www.akroncivic.com.
Kent State University at Stark presents The Black List — Volume III, 12:30-2 p.m. Wednesday in the Library Conference Room, 6000 Frank Ave. NW, Jackson Township. Photographer/filmmaker Timothy Greenfield-Sanders and public radio host, journalist and former New York Times critic Elvis Mitchell produced video portraits of some of today’s most prominent African-Americans from the areas of arts, sports, politics, business and government. The series provides insight on identity, diversity and race in America. Each video will be followed by a moderated discussion. Free. For more information, call 330-499-9600 or go to www.stark.kent.edu/about/diversity.
Kent State University at Stark presents African-American Men in Post-Obama America — 12:30-2 p.m. today in the Library Conference Room, 6000 Frank Ave. NW, Jackson Township. Join moderator William Casterlow for a discussion of the African-American male experience in America, with a special emphasis on the struggles and triumphs experienced in the 21st century. Free. For more information, call 330-499-9600 or go to www.stark.kent.edu/about/diversity.
Kent State University at Stark presents African-American Women Pioneers in Sports — 12:30-2 p.m. Monday in the Library Conference Room, 6000 Frank Ave. NW, Jackson Township. The presentation by Dr. Leslie Heaphy will highlight African-American women who have made contributions and achievements in sports. The event is co-sponsored by Kent State Stark’s History Club. Free. For more information, call 330-499-9600 or go to www.stark.kent.edu/about/diversity.
Kent State University at Stark presents Electric Blues featuring the Wallace Coleman Band — 6 p.m. Feb. 23, Main Hall Auditorium, 6000 Frank Ave. NW, Jackson Township. Free. For more information, call 330-499-9600 or go to www.stark.kent.edu/about/diversity.
Meshell Ndegeocello Live Performances — 8 p.m. Friday at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Main Stage, 1100 Rock and Roll Boulevard, Cleveland. $15. Tickets reservations, http://tickets.rockhall.com.
Movie Presentation: The Help — 7 p.m. Friday at Malone University, Randall Campus Center, 2600 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton. Movie and discussion. 330-471-8328.
The Musical Tribute to MLK — 7:30 p.m. Saturday in Waetjen Auditorium, Cleveland State University. 2001 Euclid Ave. Special musical guests will be Lady Tramaine Hawkins and George Huff. The concert will also feature the Voices of Olivet from Olivet Institutional Baptist Church. Tickets are $30, $40, $60, $100, and $130. For tickets, call 800-838-3066 or go to www.brown papertickets.com/event/221736.
Rock and Roll Night School: Ladies First: Women and Hip Hop — 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Foster Theatre, 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd., Cleveland. Rock Hall educators will explore the complicated and changing roles of women in hip-hop. Free. First come, first served.
Sankofa Fine Art Plus Exhibit — A special exhibit will be on display in the rotunda and on the second floor of Cleveland City Hall at 601 Lakeside Ave. Sankofa is contributing more than 20 original works by 10 local and nationally known fine artists which portray their individual interpretations of black history. The exhibit is free and open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays-Fridays. The exhibit will be on view through Feb. 29.
Storytelling As An Art — Second Baptist Church and Medina County Branch of the American Association of University Women will present a program at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at Second Baptist Church of Medina, 451 Bronson St. The program will revolve around developing the art of storytelling with a focus on the art as a family activity. Guest leader for the program will be Jackki Boyd. For more information, call 330-723-3355.
Willie Mae “Big Mama” Thornton’s Blues and the Sound of Rock and Roll” Lecture — 7 p.m. March 1, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Foster Theatre, 1100 Rock and Roll Blvd., Cleveland. Presented by Maureen Mahon, associate professor of music, New York University. Free. Tickets reservations, http://tickets.rockhall.com.
