February is Black History Month, and events and programs are scheduled throughout the Mahoning Valley.

• Friday — A Black History Month themed movie will be shown at 1 p.m. at the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW.

• Friday — A celebration honoring 90-year-old Robert Saffold as Warren’s first African-American firefighter is scheduled at 3 p.m. at the Warren Main Fire Station, 111 South St. Councilman Todd Johnson, I-st Ward, will present a plaque commemorating this historical milestone. A reception and Black History exhibit sponsored by the Community Concerned Citizens II will follow at 4 p.m. at Monument Church of God in Christ, 904 W. Market St. under the leadership of Bishop David Herron.

• Saturday — The Trumbull County African Americans Achievers Association Hall of Fame banquet will be at 4 p.m. at DiVieste’s Banquet Center, 754 N. River Road, Warren. Cost is $50. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Todd Johnson. Tickets are very limited and can be purchased by calling 330-553-1412 or 330-307-8729.

• Saturday– The NAACP Youngstown/Mahoning County Chapter will recognize Black History Month by showing a cultural awareness documentary at noon and broadcast live in collaboration with the McGuffey Centre, 1649 Jacobs Road, Youngstown.

• March 7 and 8 – The annual “Black History 365” organizations will host “A Century of Black History Commemorations” noon to 7 p.m. both days at STEAM Academy, 261 Elm Road, Warren. The event is free and includes an African vendors market and museum, youth events, guest speakers, food, fashion show, line dancing and panel discussions on health and wellness, “The State of America” and “History Informs the Present.”

• March 8 — Black History 365 event at 3 p.m. at York Avenue Church of God with a panel discussion on “Labor Movement and the Church,” entertainment and gospel music.

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