Black History Month is underway, and communities across Northeast Ohio are marking the occasion with events that celebrate Black history, culture and creativity. One of those events also marks a milestone for the Cleveland Public Library — the first anniversary of its Martin Luther King Jr.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Several Northeast Ohio Carnegie libraries — including six branches of Cleveland Public Library — are set to receive $10,000 gifts as part of a new national initiative celebrating the United States’ 250th anniversary. The $20 ...