Community Talk Back

Date and Time for this Past Event

• Saturday, Feb 19, 2022  12:30 - 2 p.m.

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VIRTUAL EVENT

The stories of African Americans in Akron and Summit County told by local historians, community leaders and history makers.

Join us for a free virtual event to celebrate the history and accomplishments of African Americans in Akron and Summit County. Local historian and Society director emeritus, Dave Lieberth, will give a history overview followed by moderator, Pastor Dr. David Nelson, introducing our panelists.

Individuals confirmed for the program include the following as of January 15th (more will be added soon):

• Lester Carney, 1960 200 Meter Olympic Silver Medalist, reliving his monumental experience.
• Reverend Ronald Fowler discussing his work at the Arlington Church of God and a special congregant, Dorothy O. Jackson.
• Mike Williams sharing about the life and legacy of his father, The Honorable Judge James R. Williams.
• Dr. Sylvester Small telling about his work as the first African American Akron Public Schools superintendent.
• Towanda Mullins, chair of the Sojourner Truth Statue project, alerting the community for how they can become involved in carrying out Truth's legacy
• Dave Lieberth, Society director emeritus and local historian, will provide a history overview.

The John Brown Institute Task Force is producing this program under the leadership of its chair, GinaKaye Maddox, and Society staff member Reva Golden.

Please sign up to receive the link for free admission on the event date - February 19th. Watch for more details regarding our satellite partners to be announced soon.