UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED Alchemy, an organization dedicated to aiding the development of urban male youth in Akron, is hosting a fundraiser on Saturday, May 14 at the Ann Amer Brennan Theater at Our Lady of the Elms, 1376 W. Exchange St., in Akron. The event features a live group of 7th graders from Buchtel Middle School. This will not be a scripted event, … [Read more...]
Storytelling, myth gives strong voice to young people in Akron (Article and Video)
Mythologist makes Akron visit -- Michael Meade is an author who studies storytelling and mythology, but unlike an historian, he applies these ancient disciplines to modern social problems, offering young people a visible platform to express themselves. He recently visited Akron and spent a considerable amount of time working with at-risk youth here, which culminated at … [Read more...]
