Black History Month Presentation: The Heritage of Ohio's Black Voices

The Ohio Statehouse will celebrate Black History Month throughout February with free historical performances each Tuesday at noon. The performances will be live streamed online at OhioChannel.org and on the Ohio Channel Facebook page. On Feb. 11, 2025, Lyn Ford presents "FROM THE HEART, SO MUCH TO DISCOVER: The Heritage of Ohio's Black Voices." There are many lesser-known treasures of stories and poetry developed by African American narrative artists in the past as well as in contemporary literary arts. Storyteller and poet Lyn Ford will recognize and honor a few of them as she shares from her research, her poetry, and her own Black Appalachian heritage.The Tuesday events are free and open to the public in the Atrium of the Ohio Statehouse! For large groups, please call 614-728-3726 to schedule.Feb. 4, 2025 - The Lincoln School Story with Melvin Barnes
Feb. 11, 2025 - FROM THE HEART, SO MUCH TO DISCOVER: The Heritage of Ohio's Black Voices
Feb. 18, 2025 - The History of the Columbus Call & Post newspaper
Feb. 25, 2025 - Life and Legacy of Brigadier General Charles Young

Day / Start Time / End Time
Monday 12:00 AM 1:00 PM
Tuesday 12:00 AM 1:00 PM
Wednesday 12:00 AM 1:00 PM
Thursday 12:00 AM 1:00 PM
Friday 12:00 AM 1:00 PM
Saturday 12:00 AM 1:00 PM
Sunday 12:00 AM 1:00 PM

(Source: ohio.org)