Wednesday, June 17, 2026
People Feeding People Community Distribution Day
Location: The Freedom Bloc, 848 W. Exchange St.
Distribution Begins: 5:30 PM
Friday, June 19, 2026
Juneteenth Education & Celebration: Building Solidarity Economies
Remembering the Past So We Can Build the Future
Location: Akron Urban League, 440 Vernon Odom Blvd.
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Conversations
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Cocktails
Dusk – 10:00 PM: Fireworks at Freedom Land
Location: The Freedom Bloc, 848 W. Exchange St.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
50th West Akron Parade
11:00 AM
Buchtel CLC, 1040 Copley Rd.
Juneteenth Celebration
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Live Entertainment • Community Vendors • Food • Family Activities • Resources • Cultural Celebration
Calling Teen Creatives: T-Shirt Design Competition
Teens ages 13–18 are invited to submit an original design for the Stronger Together Juneteenth Celebration. The winner will receive a $500 grand prize and have their artwork featured on the official 2027 T-shirt.
The winner will be announced during the 2026 Stronger Together Juneteenth Celebration on June 20, 2026.
Now Accepting Teen Influencer Applications
We’re looking for teens ages 13–18 to become voices for the Stronger Together Juneteenth Celebration. Teen influencers will help provide civic journalism, youth-driven coverage, and authentic peer engagement to boost event visibility and attendance.
Selected teen influencers will receive a $100 cash stipend.
Location: Akron Urban League, 440 Vernon Odom Blvd., Akron, OH 44307
Presented in partnership with: The Freedom Bloc, Akron Urban League, Akron NAACP, Guys and Gals Community Partnership, Progressive Alliance Community Development Corporation, Summit County Historical Society, Students With A Goal (SWAG), AUL Guild, AULYP, Black Chamber of Commerce Summit County, and 100 Black Men of Akron.
