Akron has rhythm – in fact, it has a rich history of jazz and blues dating to the 1940s and ‘50s along the city’s very own Howard Street. This rich history has inspired Akron-native Theron Brown to give talented local musicians the opportunity to express themselves, discover new audiences and show off the vibrant music scene in the city today. Out of this desire, Brown … [Read more...]
Matthews Hotel Monument lighting is realized dream of artist Miller Horns
In 1925, entrepreneur George Mathews saw the Howard Street District as a welcoming place for black-owned businesses. At this time in Akron’s history, racial segregation was the reality, and Mathews saw the importance of the black community having a safe place to work, live and raise families. He also saw the need for a hotel in the district where African Americans were welcomed … [Read more...]
Miller Horns discusses Howard Street
Miller Horns, a local artist who passed away in 2012, is shown here discussing George Matthews and Howard Street from a historic perspective. … [Read more...]
