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  Special Section Archive Black History Month 2009

UA Explores Race Relations
The University of Akron will explore race relations in a series of events titled "Rethinking Race: Black, White and Beyond," Feb. 2-12.
1/30/2009 10:58:13 PM
Bill Cosby Benefit Concert For Ohio College
Comedian and activist Bill Cosby says he'll perform at a concert benefiting Central State University, but only if the southwestern Ohio school raises $2 million for university initiatives.
1/22/2009 3:01:29 AM
Washington Inducted In Hall
Gene Washington will be inducted into the John McLendon Minority Athletics Administrators Hall of Fame in Cleveland.
1/21/2009 8:30:29 PM
Tuskegee Airmen Reflect On Inauguration
Watching as Barack Obama became America's first black president, members of the Tuskegee Airmen, the country's first group of black military pilots and crew, had the same feeling.
1/21/2009 3:15:22 AM
AUDIO MLK Gone, But Not Forgotten
Martin Luther King Jr. left behind a memorable legacy. Many people reflected on the civil rights leader and how he helped pave the way today.
1/19/2009 3:07:12 PM
Concerts to Honor 200 Years of Lincoln
Events including free Library Concerts, the 16th Annual Gospel Meets Symphony, Akron Youth Orchestra and a Lincoln Portrait narrated by Leon Bibb
1/12/2009 4:58:16 PM
UA Hosts MLK Day Lecture, Activities Fair
Renowned African-American educator, poet and author Haki Madhubuti will speak at The University of Akron's Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration.
1/6/2009 4:38:18 PM
AUDIO Charles Gladman: Blazing A Trail In Akron
Entering the Akron Fire Department as a rookie firefighter, Charles Gladman climbed the rungs all the way to the top of the department ladder.
2/29/2008 2:32:31 AM
AUDIO Barbara Sykes: Not Your Typical First Lady
From sharecropper's daughter to political powerhouse, Barbara Sykes' achievements at the city and the state level have made her a well-known figure in Akron.
2/28/2008 2:41:59 AM
AUDIO Edward Irvine: Breaking Barriers In The APD
During his 32-year career with the Akron Police Department, Edward Irvine broke race barriers and helped establish a legacy of safety for all residents of Akron.
2/27/2008 2:34:00 AM
AUDIO Martin O. Chapman: Promoting Minority Employment In Akron Education
2/26/2008 3:09:04 AM
AUDIO James Williams: Saying No To Leisurely Retirement
2/25/2008 2:48:20 AM
AUDIO Raymond Lee Burgess: At One With Christ And Community
2/24/2008 12:28:38 PM
AUDIO Judge Joe Roulhac: A Legal Mind, An Akron Legacy
2/22/2008 6:49:56 PM
AUDIO Kermit Moore: Sweet Songs From Akron Roots
2/22/2008 2:42:58 AM
AUDIO James Payne: A Long-time Partner In Akron Law
2/21/2008 2:48:15 AM
AUDIO Ronald Fowler: Leading With Light In Akron
2/20/2008 2:39:01 AM
AUDIO Len Chandler: Protesting Through Song
2/19/2008 2:55:12 AM
AUDIO Vernon Odom: A Man For The Community
2/18/2008 10:06:53 AM
AUDIO Vernon Sykes: Bringing Substance And Style To Akron Politics
2/16/2008 12:45:39 PM

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  Black History Links

Akron's Black History timeline at ci.akron.oh.us  |  link

Dr. Shirla McClain Gallery of Akron's Black History and Culture at the University of Akron
Main Page Link  |  Gallery Link

DiscoverOhio.com's Black History interactive map  |  Link

National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center  at OhioHistory.org  |  Link