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Forgotten History Forum Series Presented by FirstEnergy Foundation

Akron Summit County Public Library Auditorium 60 S High St, Akron, OH, United States

  Join us for the next installment of the Forgotten History Forum Series presented by FirstEnergy Foundation, and in partnership with our exclusive media partner, PBS Western Reserve. Explore the history and legacy of Trailblazing Women in Akron with a dynamic panel of women moderated by Leianne Neff Heppner, President & CEO of Summit County […]

Screening of Butch Reynolds Documentary, False Positive, an ESPN 30 for 30 Film

Goodyear Theater 1201 E. Market St., Akron, United States

Akron Bicentennial, Akron Urban League Scholar's Academy, and the City of Akron proudly present a screening of the ESPN 30 for 30 film "False Positive", a documentary about the life and career of Olympic gold medalist and former 400-meter world record holder, Butch Reynolds. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session, moderated by […]

Akron History Center Grand Opening

Akron History Center 172 S Main St, Akron, OH, United States

After three years of designing , fabricating and installing more than 60 exhibits showing more than 100 relics of Akron’s Past, the Akron History Center is ready for the public to be inspired by 200 years of our city’s History. Public Opening: 1:00 - 5:00 pm Private Opening Ceremony (by invitation only): 11:00 am

E3 Male Summit: Empower, Elevate & Excel

University of Akron

Reading Between the Lines and Beyond the Pages: Embracing Diversity of Thought The “E3 Male Summit” stands for Empower, Elevate, and Excel Male Summit. This new name replaces the former Black, Brown, and Beyond Male Summit, reflecting the evolving needs of our current social and political climate. The updated title adopts a neutral and inclusive […]

Forgotten History Forum Series Presented by FirstEnergy Foundation

Akron Art Museum 1 South High Street, Akron, OH, United States

Join us for the next installment of the Forgotten History Forum Series presented by FirstEnergy Foundation, and in partnership with our exclusive media partner, PBS Western Reserve. Dive into the history of The Lost Cinemas of Akron with Jenn Kidd, executive director of The Nightlight Cinema. Please note the venue and time change. This event […]