Celebrate Black History Month with Rodman Public Library by welcoming Frank Barrett, President of the Alliance Area Preservation Society, as he presents Alliance’s Underground Railroad.

Barrett will discuss the beginnings 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.

“My goal is to change the way that people view the Underground Railroad,” Barrett stated.

Black Student Union annual fashion show. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Malone Black Men United soul food dinner, 5:30 p.m., Feb. 16, Brehme Centennial Center, Malone University, 2600 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton. Speaker: Sandy Woman, principal at Hartford Middle School.

The program features video portraits of prominent black figures in arts, sports, politics, business and government, followed by a moderated discussion.

The presentation by Leslie Heaphy highlights African-American women who have made significant contributions and achievements in sports. The event is co-sponsored by Kent State Stark’s History Club.

Includes “Jackie: Cross the Line” program about Jackie Robinson by Gregory Gibson Kenney, presentation of the Lena Calhoun Award, a display of Freedom Quilts and the Canton YMCA Suga Babies Double Dutch and Dance Team.

Guest poets, readers, and musicians will perform works authored or composed by African Americans.

Join the Brothers Production as we kick off the New Year, with our annual event of the year. Please help us help the community as we raise money to support our youth programs and those in need. Ticket prices $10 pp or $15.00 per couple. BYOF/BYOB. Food and Cash Bar will be avail. tickets can be purchased from Ed Williams@330-282-2690, Ed Daniels@330-265-1402 or any Brother you my know or at Brick City Lounge.

Moderator William Casterlow leads a discussion of the African-American male experience in America, with a special emphasis on the struggles and triumphs experienced in the 21st century.

“John Brown and the Secret Six” by historical presenter Paul Goebbel, 11 a.m., Feb. 11, Stark County District Library, DeHoff Memorial Branch, 216 Hartford Ave. SE, Canton. Registration requested.