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SUMMARY:Downtown Akron Hosts an Early Juneteenth Celebration
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 Artwork by Stephanie Stewart[/caption]\nSun 6/7 @ 2-8PM\nIt may be a littl
 e early\, but if you’re ready to celebrate Juneteenth now\, head down to
  Akron for the 2026 Downtown Akron Juneteenth Kick-Off Celebration downtow
 n at Lock 3.\nThe event’s theme is “Cultivating Our Future.” Plannin
 g committee co-chair Ebony Hill says\, "Juneteenth is about acknowledging
  the freedom\, unbreakable spirit\, creativity and wisdom that have always
  been a part of us\, even in the face of adversity\, and intentionally sow
 ing those gifts into the future. This year’s celebration is an invitatio
 n for our community to come together\, honor our history\, celebrate our c
 ulture and plant seeds of hope\, healing and possibility for the generatio
 ns to come."\nAll day there will be free small-group workshops on the seve
 n principles of Kwanzaa with opportunities to reflect and create. For exam
 ple\, the Umoja (Unity) station will offer the chance for people to leave 
 audio or written messages of wisdom for others\, while Nia (Purpose) will 
 feature a container gardening class.\nThere’ll be lots of live entertain
 ment ion the pavilion stage: a choral performance of “Lift Every Voice a
 nd Sing” led by Pastor Richard Cash\; a libation drum call and dance wit
 h Embracing Ur Journey\; line dancing with the JustUs Line Dance Crew\; a 
 saxophone performance by Saxy Rob\; storytelling by the Cleveland Associat
 ion of Black Storytellers\; a group stroll performance by members of the 
 “Divine Nine” Black sororities and fraternities\; and a headlining per
 formance by Akron-based musician Jeremy Seeden. Ace Epps will emcee the ev
 ent.\nThere will also be vendors\, food trucks and information tables from
  organizations onsite\, along with crafts and other activities.  The even
 t is free and open to all.\ndowntown-akron-juneteenth-kick-off-celebration
 -returns-june-7-2026\n[mappress mapid="1963"]
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