Staff report

The following events have been scheduled to celebrate Black History Month:

Saturday — STEAM Saturday: Black History Month, 1 to 3 p.m. at the Warren Trumbull County Public Library, for ages 6 to 12. Explore different stations focusing on science, technology, engineering, art and math, with an emphasis on innovations by black artists, inventors and scientists.

Saturday — Trumbull County African American Achievers Association Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be at 5 p.m. at DiVieste’s Banquet Center in Warren. Guest speaker is Jamael Tito Brown, mayor of Youngstown. Inductees for 2025 are Lionell Ausmer Jr., William Bryant III, Andre Coleman, Satora Johnson and Andre Clark. There also are five scholarship recipients. Tickets are $50 by calling 330-553-1412 or 330-307-8279.

Sunday — Progressive Baptist Church, 2258 Colonial St. SE in Warren, is hosting a Black History Program at 11 a.m. The guest speaker is Warren Councilwoman Helen Rucker, D-at Large, who will give a presentation on the “Celebrating Black History in Our Town.” She will be discussing African Americans who have contributed to the history of Warren and the surrounding areas

Sunday — Beulah Baptist Church, 570 Sherwood Ave.,Youngstown, will host a Black History Program at 3:30 p.m. with people from different churches. There will be a Black History talent program with singing, praise dancing, mime and poetry readings with a Black History theme.

Feb. 27 — The Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor (steel museum), 151 W. Wood St., Youngstown will host “Youngstown’s Black History 2025: Present, Past and Future; A Celebration of Legacy, Progress and Community Impact” 4 to 8 p.m. The event will bring together history, culture and economic empowerment in a groundbreaking event that spotlights African American contributions to industry, business and labor.

This immersive event will feature a walking exhibit showcasing historical and contemporary African American leaders who have shaped Youngstown’s economic and cultural landscape, a business and community showcase highlighting African American entrepreneurs, professionals, and creatives, and networking opportunities that connect business owners, community leaders, students and professionals. Admission is $10, with high school students admitted free. Proceeds will benefit Inspiring Minds Youngstown, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering underserved youth through education, mentorship and career exposure.

Through March 1 — “Greatness Revealed: The Art of African Americans” at the Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown.

March 1 — African American Read-In, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County main branch in Youngstown. The event will celebrate black authors and literature. The library is participating in this year’s African American Read-In, an initiative by the National Council of Teachers of English.

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