Interested in getting involved with our harm reduction efforts? Join us this Friday from 6:00 to 8:00pm 848 W. Exchange

Today is the last day to register for Bloc University! Come get free!! Register here!

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For over 25 years, Steve Arrington has worked to bring awareness to HIV in Black communities. Steve continues his work at the Bayard Rustin LGBTQ Resource Center located at 652 W. Exchange. Learn more about their work by visiting ohioaac.org #AkronBlackHistory

We're giving flowers to Akron's Unsung Heroes! Today, we want to hear from you! Who are the heroes in your family that have made an impact on you or the community? Drop a comment and journal today about your people. Let's celebrate #AkronBlackHistory

East High Alumn and hall of fame inductee Kevin Dorsey is a powerhouse in the music and film game. Kevin has toured, performed and arranged for some of the greats including Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles. #AkronBlackHistory

Honor Mr. East Akron by visiting Minson Plaza on South Arlington. Explore the impact of Art Minson, a devoted leader in East Akron who courageously opposed challenges, including the Ku Klux Klan. Pay tribute to his legacy at Minson Plaza on South Arlington. #AkronBlackHistory

Join the youth in cleaning up Akron! on January 15th from 10am-12pm over 15 organizations will clean up 11 sites around the city. Volunteers are still needed! #PowerLoveJustice #MLKWeekend2024 Click the link to volunteer yourself or a young person. buff.ly/47qwkSn

Come join Smokie Norful and Erica Campbell this Saturday at the Goodyear Theatre during the Power, Love, and Justice Weekend to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. King. #MLKWeekend2024 buy tickets buff.ly/3TSjmtv

Join Akron community leaders and area students this Saturday for A Change Makers Symposium at the University of Akron. Dr Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz will inspire attendees as we screen the documentary 'My Life.' Registration and breakfast start at 8! RSVP here: buff.ly/47qwkSn

Join us for #CorporateCrucialConversations around mental health and trauma, youth violence intervention, and deaths of despair. Help us make a better Akron during this Power, Love and Justice weekend! #MLKWeekend2024 Register now! buff.ly/3tUsW4m

The Dr. Martin Luther King Power, Love, and Justice Weekend is this weekend from January 12th to 15th! This four-day celebration commemorates the legacy of Dr. King and will empower the Akron community to make a better Akron! Check out the line-up! #MLKWeekend2024

If your smartwatch doesn't work well with your iPhone, It's not by accident. Apple is finally being held accountable for its anti-competitive practices. Read more here: buff.ly/48DhDwe

The Akron City Council doesn’t like what the public has to say. They want us to be quiet! Let’s tell them that we won’t be silenced! Join us tomorrow at 7:00PM at City Hall. Sign up to speak here: tinyurl.com/accpubcom
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BREAKING: The Akron, Ohio City Council has just joined the call for a #CeasefireNOW .

Сeasefire Tracker Akron Ohio City Council passed a #CeasefireNOW resolution after 6 wks of a diverse coalition of community members mobilizing in solidarity w the Palestinian community. This is a water down version that passed 11-0 after stronger version was amended.
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Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes

Tonight, citizens in Akron, Ohio rejected Akron City Council's resolution of support for #Israel and said: #ceasefire for #Gaza , no to #genocide , no to militarized #police , and #FreePalestine ! The Freedom BLOC🧵

Emilia Sykes, please hear your constituents like Djuan Wash & Samer Badawi & all the others who spoke out for Palestine & called for serious change in US policy! Join with Cori Bush Rashida Tlaib André Carson Rep. Summer Lee & Congresswoman Delia Ramirez to vote for a #ceasefirenow

Djuan Wash with The Freedom BLOC gave a great interview about what's happening at Akron City Council. Check out the PowerPoint that's included in the article. Please attend City Council tonight to give your comments about these actions by council!
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Israel claimed it killed 'a number of Hamas terrorist operatives' in a strike on an ambulance outside Gaza's biggest hospital today. Videos reviewed by The Post showed women, children and others in civilian clothes among the dead and wounded.
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You're welcome Samer. #FreePalestine