Juneteenth Small Group Workshops
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Date and Time for this Past Event
- Sunday, Jun 7, 2026 2pm - 8pm
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Join us for the 2026 Downtown Akron Juneteenth Celebration!
Juneteenth Small Group Workshops
All workshops are free, no registration is required.
Just pick a time that works for you!
In line with the focus of this year’s celebration, we will hold small-group workshops and demonstrations led by individuals from throughout the community relating to preserving African American culture, strengthening community voices, financial empowerment, traditional health practices, appreciating African American beauty and more.
“Planting Seeds of Wisdom for the Future” (Umoja – Unity)
2:30 pm | 3:15 pm | 4:45 pm | 5:30 pm
A recording station for people to leave messages of wisdom for others.
Presented by the Akron Griot Project
“Vision in Bloom: Designing the Future we Choose" (Kujichagulia - Self-Determination)
2:30 pm | 3:15 pm | 4:45 pm | 5:30 pm
Making your own vision board fan. (Meets inside the Lock 3 commons.)
Presented by Dray Evans
“The Purpose Garden: The Call to Grow" (Nia - Purpose)
2:30 pm | 3:15 pm | 4:45 pm | 5:30 pm
Container gardening workshop.
Presented by Ira Daniels
“Imagine & Create: Designing a Brighter Future" (Kuumba - Creativity)
2:30 pm | 3:15 pm | 4:45 pm | 5:30 pm
Painting African masks.
Self-guided art activity
“Harvesting Wealth or Growing Community Prosperity" (Umjamaa - Cooperative Economics)
2:30 pm | 3:15 pm | 4:45 pm | 5:30 pm
Juneteenth trivia for gift cards to Black-owned businesses
Presented by Ebony Hill
“Growing Together: Stitch by Stitch" (Ujima - Collective Work & Responsibility)
2:30 pm | 3:15 pm | 4:45 pm | 5:30 pm
Sewing skills tutorial: how to sew buttons, fix holes and tears, and revamp/reuse old or thrifted fabric and clothing. (Meets inside the Lock 3 commons.)
Presented by Debra Calhoun
“Spirit in Soil: Trusting What We Plant" (Imani - Faith)
2:30 pm | 3:15 pm | 4:45 pm | 5:30 pm
Spiritual clearing activity with water and incense, breath work and meditation.
Presented by Angela Higgins
