Juneteenth

Jun 19, 2023

FREE FOR ALL!

4 p.m. - Hike to the John Brown Monument with Dave Lieberth (Akron Zoo entrance at Euclid Avenue, once through gates, turn left to go to the back parking lot for tour starting point)

5 p.m. - Community Talk Back Panel - The Legacy of John Brown: Allies in the Fight for Justice (John Brown House, 514 Diagonal Road, Akron)

  • Kwame Williams will open with African Libation Ceremony
  • Panelists:  David Szucs, Society volunteer and historian; John Grossman, Interfaith Justice Alliance; Autumn Frampton, Director of Multicultural Development at University of Akron; Bernett Williams, Chief of DEI, VP for Community Initiatives at Akron Children's Hospital
  • Performance by Urban Ounce of Prevention Drum Corps
  • Soul Food available for purchase from Urban Gourmet
  • Arts, crafts and games for kids by Shareefah Waheed and neighbors from 5-6:30 p.m.
  • John Brown House open to the public from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.