In Saginaw, locals can celebrate Black History Month at The Castle Museum of Saginaw County History. At noon Feb. 11, Lunch and Learn, a series discussing African American History and labor with an emphasis on Saginaw will feature a panel of local experts. The Castle Museum is located at 500 Federal Ave.

Black History Month goes back nearly 100 years, and is celebrated in February in New Jersey with various events.

The Washington Capitals are celebrating Black History Month with a fresh look. On Feb. 5, the team unveiled the design for its Black History Month specialty jerseys during a discussion panel with Howard University.