During the peak of the country’s railroad travel, Pullman Porters were African-American men who catered to the wealthy white passengers on luxury trains. The Akron-Summit County Public Library’s Business and Government Division and the Akron Railroad Club will co-host a screening of AMS Pictures’ “Rising From the Rails: The Story of the Pullman Porter,” Saturday, Feb. 24, … [Read more...]
Summit County’s creative youth featured in Arts Showcase at Main Library
Akron-Summit County Public Library will present its first Youth Arts Showcase on Saturday, May 6 at 10:30 a.m. at Main Library in downtown Akron. Artists, musicians, singers and dancers in grades 4 through 12 were selected for the event. The Youth Arts Showcase will kick off with the opening of the Youth Arts Showcase gallery and artist reception at 10:30 a.m. The event will … [Read more...]
