Teen dating violence, zero tolerance school bullying policies, suicide, appearance discrimination, sex abuse in the church: these are just a few of the issues on the minds of high-schoolers in Akron Public Schools’ Early College Program. While some students may feel left out of community discussion around some of these topics, their voices were definitely heard at the Second … [Read more...]
Young jazz musicians highlighted in Gospel Meets Symphony performance Feb. 20 (Article and Video)
It was a chance encounter. Young pianist Kofi Boakye made the rounds playing at the Downtown Akron Partnership’s #playmeakron outdoor pianos. And, while playing at the piano outside of the Akron Symphony Orchestra offices, he caught the attention of Brenda Justice, a Symphony employee and chair of the annual Gospel Meets Symphony concert. After she captured some cell phone … [Read more...]
Teenager excels in early college, around the world as a musician
Akron native and proud resident Kofi Boakye shines his light as an inspiring musician and scholar. At the young age of 15, Boakye excels as a student at the The University of Akron's early college, which is an academic program that helps students earn, not only their high school diploma, but also an associate's degree. Aside from being a full time student, Boakye is a … [Read more...]
