Capital University in Columbus presented its 20th annual Martin Luther King Day of Learning on Jan. 17. The event featured a keynote address by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Sonia Nazario, interactive workshops that challenged participants to examine their own prejudices, a jazz luncheon with live performances by local artists, an exhibit of Haitian art and a screening of the documentary “9500 Liberty,” which explores the issue of immigration.

Ten minutes until 9 p.m. on a Friday evening. Inside a building shared with Roland Muhammad’s Bean Shoppe at 111th Street and Superior Avenue a group of web broadcasters are making sure three video cameras are ready to roll for the “Playa T Show.” About half a dozen steady members have come together every week since 2005 at this same time and location.

To celebrate Our History Month, beginning Monday, Jan. 31 at 10 PM ET, and airing each weeknight over four weeks, TV One will present Way Black When, a month of high-profile programming designed to reflect back on the golden age of black culture that emerged during the 1970s, ‘80s and ‘90s.

Russell Wendell Simmons was born in Queens, New York on October 4, 1957, the middle of three sons to bless the marriage of Daniel and Evelyn Simmons, a public school administrator and NYC parks administrator, respectively. Russell and Rick Rubin co-founded Def Jam Records, the legendary hip-hop label, in 1984.

The King Arts Complex, 867 Mt. Vernon Ave. in Columbus, will host a tribute to legendary African-American artist Romare Bearden on Saturday, Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. The evening will feature an exhibit of Bearden’s works and will feature a musical performance in the Pythian Theater titled “Jazz on the Avenue: A Melodious Celebration of the Art of Romare Bearden.”

Dr. Cornel West delivered the keynote address at Columbus State Community College’s Martin Luther King Jr. celebration on Jan. 10.