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  Special Section Archive Black History Month 2010

AUDIO Exploring Race Relations
Rethinking Race at the University of Akron kicks off Monday, lasting through February 11, with events, speakers and more.
2/1/2010 4:48:46 AM
AUDIO 100 Black Men See No Color
A local organization tries to live the ideals or Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. every day.
1/18/2010 10:54:26 AM
comments: 5
MULTIMEDIA Retired Judge Williams Reflects On MLK
Retired Summit County Common Pleas Court Judge James Williams believes Doctor Martin Luther King Junior would have mixed emotions about 21st Century American Society if he were still alive today.
1/18/2010 9:55:46 AM
MLK Day Brings Events & Closures
A series of special events will be held in honor of Martin Luther King Day today.
1/18/2010 5:39:32 AM
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Canton Golf Pioneer Dies
Bill Powell, the first African American to build, own and operate a golf course, died Thursday. He was 93.
1/1/2010 9:55:27 AM
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
1/12/2009 4:58:16 PM
UA Hosts MLK Day Lecture, Activities Fair
1/6/2009 4:38:18 PM
AUDIO Charles Gladman: Blazing A Trail In Akron
2/29/2008 2:32:31 AM
AUDIO Barbara Sykes: Not Your Typical First Lady
2/28/2008 2:41:59 AM
AUDIO Edward Irvine: Breaking Barriers In The APD
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

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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


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Do you think the Oscars got it right?

Yes, the Hurt Locker was the best picture.
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I think any of the 10 nominees would have been fine.
I think the best picture of the year wasn't even nominated.
Who really cares?
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