
The African-American Experience in Ohio, 1850-1920, [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Dunbar (1872-1906) was among the first African-American poets to be nationally recognized for his literary works, which include short stories, novels and poems.
Titled “Celebrating Paul Laurence Dunbar,” the event will be held Wednesday, Feb. 13, from 4 to 6 p.m. in Kelvin Smith Library’s Dampeer Room (on the second floor).