Juneteenth Dinner & Conversation

103 S. High St.Greystone Hall, 4th FloorAkron, OH 44308330-374-7676www.downtownakron.com

Downtown Akron Partnership

A dinner and community conversation in celebration of Juneteenth 2022

Lock 3 Park

Downtown Akron Partnership will host a dinner for 150 people in Lock 3 on Saturday, June 18, featuring catering by Ernie’s, a signature drink by Perfect Pour (there will be a non-alcoholic option), and dessert from Sweet and Savvy Cake Shop. In an “On the Table”-style community conversation, facilitators around the table will start and moderate discussions on a variety of topics on ways to strengthen the community, ways to achieve equity, and how to encourage shared experiences among people of all incomes and backgrounds. Sixty (60) tickets will be offered to families through outreach partners. Dinner guests will receive a commemorative tile featuring artwork by Diane Johnson.After the dinner, the Unit Band will perform from 7 to 10 p.m., the concert is free and open to all. Hand sanitizing products are provided by GOJO. Support for the Juneteenth Celebration in Lock 3 is provided by the John S. and James L. Knight and Ohio Arts Council. Find additional Juneteenth celebrations in West Akron and East Akron: <a href="https://bit.ly/AkronJuneteenth22" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/AkronJuneteenth22</a>2022 Juneteenth celebrations in Akron have been enriched and enhanced by numerous partners, including the Akron Black Artist Guild, Akron Juneteenth, the City of Akron, North Hill Community Development Corporation, Summit County Historical Society, Downtown Akron Partnership, and others.

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