Mothers young and old worship at Wesley Temple African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Akron's Oldest African Congregation. … [Read more...]
Grace Park resident offers tips for starting a garden (Video)
Annice Boyken will help the Grace Park Block Club start its garden this year. Boyken offers some advice, like the layers of dirt, fertilizer and seeds needed, as well as the benefits of mulch. Grace Park Block Club has community meetings the second Thursday of each month from 5 to 6 p.m. … [Read more...]
Akron Roadrunner Marathon Knights of Columbus fundraiser 2013
The Post 547 Akron Knights of Columbus raise money and volunteer their time at the 2013 Akron Roadrunner Marathon. … [Read more...]
War of 1812 commemorative celebration
The 200th anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie took place in a Perkins Stone Mansion remembrance ceremony, which included the reading of veterans' names and a wreath dedication. … [Read more...]
National Back to Church Day 2013
Wesley Temple, Grace Park Block Club, Neighborhood Network and University Park Alliance celebrate the National Back to Church Day at Grace Park. Sr. Pastor Charles Tyler wants to be a blessing to the community, and is off to a very good start. Howard Carter is a former member of Wesley Temple, and Block Club President. … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving at Jimmy’s Place
Kelton House Anthony Gibbs 5th USCT (Video)
Anthony Gibbs, a Buchtel High School graduate from Akron, Ohio, presents the hardships of the Colored Soldiers. … [Read more...]
Fadia documentary debuts at library (Video)
Local video/film producer Ra Maat Nefertem recently debuted a documentary film at the Akron-Summit County Public Library about the Fadia young women's program in Akron. Here's an interview with reporter Howard Carter about his goals and aspirations. … [Read more...]
Distinguished Black Men – Sgt. Warren Webb (Video)
In honor of Black History Month, reporter Howard Carter is interviewing influential African-American men in the community. Here's an interview with Sgt. Warren Webb, from the Akron Police Department. Webb's message to the young people in the community: continue to educated yourselves. The future is yours, so step up to the plate. … [Read more...]
Quality of Care Labor Day protest
National organization Improving Birth made a recent stop at Grace Park during Labor Day Weekend to speak out about the quality of care for childbirth in our area. visit improvingbirth.org for information. … [Read more...]
