Monday, February 23, 2015
A list of area events to commemorate in February, Black History Month, as submitted to The Vindicator:
MAHONING COUNTY
Tuesday: A family story time event to honor Black History Month is set for 6:30 p.m. at the main library, 305 Wick Ave. The event will feature stories, songs and activities about black artists and musicians, and guests will make a craft to take home. Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tuesday: The Mahoning Valley Historical Society will host a free lecture, “Defining the Image of the African American in Film and Television” by Traci Easley Williams, at 7 p.m. at the Tyler History Center, 325 W. Federal St., Youngstown. Easley Williams is an associate lecturer in the department of Pan-African studies and school of journalism and mass communication at Kent State University. She will discuss current images of African Americans within the film and television industry.
Wednesday: A panel discussion, “What is wrong with our Criminal Justice System?,” will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Jones Room of Kilcawley Center. Panelists include members of YSU’s Department of Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement and community leaders who will address the issues of law enforcement and race and suggest ways of improvement. Members of the audience will be able share their experiences.
Saturday: The Black Knights Police Association will present “History of the Black Knights” from 1 to 4 p.m. at McGuffey Centre, 1649 Jacobs Road, Youngstown. The group will celebrate its 40-year history and its role in local law enforcement. Guests are invited to meet with police officers who made history and continue to do so today. The event is free, and refreshments will be available. The police association’s president is Jimmy Hughes, former city police chief; organizer, Delphine Baldwin-Casey; and committee members are Anita Davis, Jerome Williams and Milton Eskew.
Saturday: Mount Hope Veterans Memorial Park Inc. will host a Black History celebration at noon at Reed’s Chapel AME Church, 1939 Jacobs Road, Youngstown. Displays and refreshments will follow the program. For information call 330-743-9849.
TRUMBULL COUNTY
Today: There will be a movie matinee and discussion group at 2 p.m. at the Warren main library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW. A classic movie will be shown in the library meeting room, and a discussion led by a librarian will follow the film. The February featured film will celebrate Black History Month. No reservations are necessary.
Saturday: Guest speaker Arthur Byrd will be discuss the history of black films at 2 p.m. at the Warren main library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW. After working many years as a videographer and photojournalist, Byrd is an instructor at YSU. He has won awards as a filmmaker and journalist and also has written and produced numerous independent films. No reservations are required.